What does the item protector do in Pokemon?

The Item Protector is a held item in Pokémon that prevents the holder from having their held item stolen by a Thief or a Pokémon with the Pickpocket ability.

Here's a breakdown of its effects:

* Prevents Item Theft: It protects the Pokémon holding it from having its item stolen by Thief or Pickpocket.

* Doesn't Affect Other Item Removal: It does not prevent items from being removed by other means, like the ability "Frisk" or moves like "Knock Off."

* Not Effective Against Abilities: Abilities like "Pickpocket" or "Frisk" can still work against Pokémon holding the Item Protector.

Here are some examples:

* If a Pokémon with Thief (like Pawniard) attempts to steal the item from a Pokémon holding an Item Protector, it will fail.

* If a Pokémon with Frisk (like Gardevoir) uses the ability on a Pokémon holding an Item Protector, it will still reveal the held item.

* If a Pokémon with the ability "Pickpocket" (like Swirlix) battles against a Pokémon holding an Item Protector, it will still be able to steal the item.

Essentially, the Item Protector is a simple but effective item that protects the Pokémon's valuable items from being stolen by common thieving tactics.