Pickup (ability)
Effect
When another Pokémon on the field uses a single-use held item, a Pokémon with Pickup will obtain the used item (if they are not already holding anything) and it can be used again.
Pokémon with Pickup will also obtain an item thrown at them with Fling (if they are not already holding anything).
Changes
In Generations 3-4, Pickup has no effect in battle.
Outside of battle
When a battle ends, any party Pokémon with Pickup has a 10% chance of picking up an item (if they are not already holding an item).
Items picked up range from Potions, Great Balls, Ultra Balls and Rare Candies up to Leftovers and some TMs. Better items have a lower chance of being found; furthermore, higher-level Pokémon will obtain better items.
Game descriptions
| Ruby/Sapphire FireRed/LeafGreen Emerald |
May pick up items. |
|---|---|
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver |
The Pokémon may pick up items. |
| Black/White Black 2/White 2 |
The Pokémon may pick up items. |
| X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire |
The Pokémon may pick up items. |
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon |
The Pokémon may pick up the item an opposing Pokémon used during a battle. It may pick up items outside of battle, too. |
| Sword/Shield B.Diamond/S.Pearl |
The Pokémon may pick up the item an opposing Pokémon used during a battle. It may pick up items outside of battle, too. |
| Scarlet/Violet | The Pokémon may pick up an item another Pokémon used during a battle. It may pick up items outside of battle, too. |
Other languages
| English | Pickup |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ものひろい (Mono Hiroi) |
| German | Mitnahme |
| French | Ramassage |
| Italian | Raccolta |
| Spanish | Recogida |
| Korean | 픽업 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 捡拾 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 撿拾 |
Pokémon with Pickup
Pickup as a hidden ability
# | Name | Other abilities |
|---|---|---|
| Pikipek |
Keen Eye Skill Link |
| Trumbeak |
Keen Eye Skill Link |