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Ability field guide

Pickup

Picks up other Pokémon's used and Flung held items. May also pick up an item after battle.

How it works

At the end of each turn, if another Pokémon consumed or Flung a held item that turn, this Pokémon picks up the item if it is not already holding one. After each battle, this Pokémon has a 10% chance of picking up an item if it is not already holding one.

The Air Balloon and Eject Button cannot be picked up.

The items that may be found vary by game, and, since Pokémon Emerald, by the Pokémon's level. This ability is checked after the battle ends, at which point any temporary ability changes have worn off.

Effects can vary between games. This is the synced main-series reference; check the rules of the game you are playing.

At a glance

Introduced
Generation 3
Standard ability
28
Hidden ability
2

Pokémon have abilities naturally. Hidden abilities use special availability rules that depend on the game.

Pokémon with Pickup

Explore each Pokémon and its available ability slots.

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