How do you get items from bug maniac Brandon and the other two?

[SlimeyGrimey]

I've battled Dragon Tamer Nicholas 5 times and Bug maniac Brandon about 10 times and I haven't got the silver powder or the Dragon Fang from them. Is there something special you must do in order to get these items from them?

[Spectreon]

I was wondering about this just last week. I had battled them severakl times, and they never gave me the items. I assumed from the strat guide I would just be given the item after the fifth battle....

It turns out you have to steal them using Thief/Covet. The Dragon Trainer's Shellgon is holding the Dragon Fang. The Black Belt's Machamp is holding the Black Belt, I think the Bug Catcher's Masquiran has the Silver Powder. I am not sure on the last one.

[SlimeyGrimey]

Hmm...interesting. Well thanks for letting me know.