Spectral Thief (Pokémon Move)
Spectral Thief Effect
Effect
The user hides in the target’s shadow, steals the target’s stat boosts, and then attacks.
In-Depth 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.
Spectral Thief Move Data
| Type | Ghost |
|---|---|
| Category | Physical |
| Introduced in | Generation 7 |
| Power Points (PP) | 10 |
| Base Power | 90 |
| Accuracy | 100 |
| Speed Priority | 0 |
| Target | Selected Pokémon One other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer. |
Game Descriptions
| Sun Moon | The user hides in the target’s shadow, steals the target’s stat boosts, and then attacks. |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon | The user hides in the target’s shadow, steals the target’s stat boosts, and then attacks. |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee | 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. |
Pokémon that Learn Spectral Thief by Leveling Up
Available
| Red Blue | No |
| Yellow | No |
| Ruby Sapphire | No |
| Emerald | No |
| FireRed LeafGreen | No |
| Diamond Pearl | No |
| Platinum | No |
| HeartGold SoulSilver | No |
| Black White | No |
| Black 2 White 2 | No |
| X Y | No |
| Sun Moon | Yes |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon | Yes |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee | Yes |
| Sword Shield | Yes |