| Type | Normal |
|---|---|
| Category | Physical |
| Power | 60 |
| Accuracy | 100 |
| PP | 40 (max. 64) |
| Introduced | Generation III |
Targets a single adjacent Pokemon.
Covet inflicts damage and steals the target's held item, if the user is not already holding an item.
In-game, if the player steals an item from a wild Pokemon or trainer's Pokemon, it is kept after the battle ends; however if an opponent Pokemon steals the player's held item, it is returned at the end of the battle.
In Generations 1-4, Covet has a base power of 40.
| Ruby/Sapphire Emerald |
Cutely begs to obtain an item held by the foe. |
|---|---|
| FireRed/LeafGreen | A cutely executed attack that also steals the foe’s hold item. |
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver |
The user endearingly approaches the foe, then steals the item the foe is holding. |
| Black/White | The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target’s held item. |
These pokemon learn Covet at the level specified. The level numbers given are for Pokemon Black & White and may vary in other games; check the pokemon's dex page for details.
These pokemon can learn Covet as an egg move. Their breeding groups are also shown for reference.
These pokemon can learn Covet by the various move tutors in the games.