Spectral Thief (move)
- Contents
- Flavor text
- Learnt by level up
Move data
| Type | Ghost |
|---|---|
| Category |  Physical |
| Power | 90 |
| Accuracy | 100 |
| PP | 10 (max. 16) |
| Makes contact? | Yes |
| Introduced | Generation 7 |
Effects
The user hides in the target's shadow, steals the target's stat boosts, and then attacks.
Z-Move effects
When a Pokémon is holding Ghostium Z and uses its Z-Power, Spectral Thief turns into Never-Ending Nightmare and has base power 175.
When Marshadow is holding Marshadium Z and uses its Z-Power, Spectral Thief turns into Soul-Stealing 7-Star Strike and has base power 195.
Move target
Foe
Foe
Foe
User
Ally
Ally
Targets a single adjacent Pokémon.
Other languages
| English | Spectral Thief |
|---|---|
| Japanese | シャドースチール (Shadow Steal) |
| German | Diebesschatten |
| French | Clepto-Mânes |
| Italian | Ombrafurto |
| Spanish | Robasombra |
Game descriptions
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon |
The user hides in the target’s shadow, steals the target’s stat boosts, and then attacks. |
|---|---|
| Sword/Shield | The user hides in the target’s shadow, steals the target’s stat boosts, and then attacks. |
| B.Diamond/S.Pearl | This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered. |
Learnt by level up
These Pokémon learn Spectral Thief at the level specified. The numbers given are for Pokémon Sword & Shield and may vary in other games; check the respective Pokédex pages for details.