Pickup

Effect in Pokémon Champions

If the Pokémon is not already holding an item, at the end of the turn it will pick up an item that was consumed by another Pokémon.

Changes by generation

Pokémon Champions
Unchanged from Gen 9
Gen 3–9
Introduced in Gen 3

Type breakdown

Highest base stat totals

  1. AmbipomAmbipom482
  2. DedenneDedenne431
  3. PachirisuPachirisu405
  4. MunchlaxMunchlax390
  5. AipomAipom360

Pokémon that run this ability

VGC 20262026-09

Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in VGC 2026 (2026-09).

Source: Smogon (VGC 2024 reg.G)

Pokémon with this ability14 Pokémon · 2 of them as a Hidden Ability

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FAQ

What does Pickup do?

If the Pokémon is not already holding an item, at the end of the turn it will pick up an item that was consumed by another Pokémon.

Which Pokémon have Pickup?

14 Pokémon have it, e.g. Meowth, Meowth (Alolan Form), Meowth (Galarian Form), Aipom, Teddiursa, Phanpy, Pachirisu, Ambipom.

Which types of Pokémon have Pickup?

The most common are Normal (8) / Electric (2) / Flying (2). The full breakdown of all 14 Pokémon is listed on this page.

Which Pokémon with Pickup has the highest base stat total?

In order: Ambipom (482), Dedenne (431), Pachirisu (405), Munchlax (390), Aipom (360).