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Generation VII · Move No. 712

Spectral Thief

Spectral Thief is a Ghost-type, Physical-class Move. Review its attributes, effect, game availability and every Pokémon able to learn it.

Ghost Physical Moves
90 Power
100% Accuracy
10 PP
#0712 Spectral Thief
Overview

Move description

The user hides in the target’s shadow, steals the target’s stat boosts, and then attacks.

Overview

Target
Selected Pokémon

One other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer.

Overview

Effect

Steals the target’s stat increases, then inflicts regular damage. Will not steal stat increases that would put any of the user’s stats at more than +6; any excess is left on the target. Stolen increases are affected by abilities as normal.

Battle mechanics

Technical behavior, availability and special interactions for this move.
Generation VII Alola
Category Inflicts damage
Priority 0

Availability

Main series

Interactions

Rules that affect how this move interacts with abilities, items and other moves.

Makes contact Blocked by Detect and Protect Copied by Mirror Move Ignores Substitute

History across games

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4 versions Latest: Sword / Shield
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Compatibility

Pokémon that learn Spectral Thief

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