Does Thief allow you to steal an item in Wi-Fi Battles?

Question

Tell me, give me a reason!
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Answer 1

It work's in Wi-Fi battles BUT you do not keep the item!!! This allows so people can't get 100 leftovers etc.

Comments

so it's no damage nock off

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You steal it, but its given back to the player at the end of the match.

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And Thief does damage regardless if you steal an item.