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Thief: Sableye Move Effect and Cooldown

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Thief is a Move learned by Sableye in Pokemon UNITE. Learn the effects of Thief, as well as its damage at each level, cooldown time, level to learn and upgrade, status effects it inflicts, and all Pokemon builds using Thief.

Thief Effects and Stats

Thief Basic Information

Thief ImageThief
Pokemon
Level Learned Lv. 1 or 3
Move Slot Slot 1 (R) - Replaces
Move Type Dash
Damage Type Physical
Status Effects Slow, Stun
Cooldown 7.5s
Damage (Starting / Final)
Starting Level Damage: 239
Final Level Damage: 257
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Thief Effect

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Has the user dash in the designated direction, dealing damage to any opposing Pokemon it hits and decreasing their movement speed for a short time. If this move hits Pokemon from the opposing team, it steals a small amount of their Aeos energy. If those Pokemon do not have any Aeos energy, they will be left unable to act for a short time.

How to Use Thief

Steal Aeos Energy

Use Theif to steal some Aeos Energy from opponents. Try to score points each time you manage to steal Aeos Energy, giving your team some points advantage in the early game.

Target Stackers

Use Theif on opponents that you suspect are stacking items. Even if you won't steal all of their Aeos Energy, you can at least minimize the points they'll score.

Stun Enemies

You can turn Theif into a disable if you hit enemies that don't have Aeos Energy. Simply look at the Aeos Energy indicator beside the Pokemon's HP bar to see if they're carrying any.

Traverse Walls

You can pass through walls or objects using Theif. Its long range should make it easy for you to successfully pass through without having to get close first.

Related Pokemon Builds

Pokemon UNITE - Sableye Guide Builds Best Items and Moveset

Check out the builds of the Pokemon related to this move in the link below:

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List of Moves and Effects

All Sableye Moves

Move 1 (R) Move 2 (ZR)
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