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When Pocket is activated, the user is given a few frames of [[intangibility]], and will reach out a short distance forwards in an attempt to grab any [[item]] or [[projectile]] within range, which is then put into storage. Items can be pocketed even in circumstances where they cannot be picked up normally, such as after a [[Bumper]] or [[Spiny Shell]] has been activated. Using the move again will retrieve the stored object. While projectiles are generally pocketable if they are [[reflect]]able, they must also be detached from their user and have their own graphical model (as opposed to being a collection of particle effects), so some projectiles may not be pocketable even though they look like they should be (such as [[Din's Fire]]).

Retrieved items will appear in the user's hand and can be used as normal. If a pocketed item normally has an immediate effect when picked up, it will activate immediately once retrieved; this can allow the player to store items such as [[Food]], [[Warp Star]]s, or {{b|Hammer|item}}s for later use. Collectibles like [[trophies]], [[CD]]s and [[Custom Part]]s can be pocketed, but they will only count to the player's [[Vault]] data if the user retrieves them. Pocketed objects are lost if they are not retrieved after thirty seconds, the user enters a [[door]], or the user is KOed; in the case of collectibles, they will not be added to the player's Vault data.

Pocketed objects are considered to be in-play even if they are not visible, though any timers such as a [[Bob-omb]]'s fuse are frozen and reset upon retrieval. As a result, special moves that can only create limited numbers of objects can be rendered ineffective if they get pocketed, such as R.O.B.'s [[Gyro]], Wii Fit Trainer's [[Header]], Wario's [[Wario Bike]], [[King K. Rool]]'s [[Crownerang|crown]], Bowser Jr.'s [[Mechakoopa]]s and Banjo & Kazooie's [[Rear Egg]]. [[Lloid Rocket]] is an exception to this rule, as pocketing Lloid will immediately allow the Villager who launched it to use the special move again. Pocket is also very effective at [[gimp]]ing [[Ness]] and [[Lucas]] as the move can be used to intercept and take their PK Thunder projectile while they're trying to get back onto the stage.

In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', the user's [[grab]] will pocket items if the net falls on them. Items stored this way can be taken out and used in the same way as items pocketed normally. In addition, pocketed items can now be stored indefinitely, disappearing only when the item is taken out or when the user gets KO'd. They also now appear in a display above the [[damage meter]], making it easier to use but also allowing opponents to know what item is pocketed.