Thievul
TL;DR. Thievul is a pure dark-type Pokémon from Generation VIII. Base Stat Total: 455. It secretly marks potential targets with a scent. By following the scent, it stalks its targets and steals from them when they least expect it.
It secretly marks potential targets with a scent. By following the scent, it stalks its targets and steals from them when they least expect it.
Stat spread.
Total of 455. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Thievul in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Thievul reaches 2,136 CP at level 40 and 2,444 CP as a best buddy.
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Thievul in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Thievul across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #127 in the Great League.
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Common questions about Thievul.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Thievul, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Thievul?
Thievul is a pure Dark-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Thievul weak to?
Thievul takes 2× damage from Fighting, Bug, Fairy. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Thievul resistant to?
Thievul is immune to Psychic. It also resists Ghost, Dark.
How does Thievul evolve?
Thievul evolves from Nickit (Level 18). Thievul is the final form of its evolution line.
What generation is Thievul from?
Thievul was introduced in Generation VIII (the Galar region). Its Pokédex number is #0828.
What are Thievul's base stats?
Thievul has HP 70, Attack 58, Defense 58, Special Attack 87, Special Defense 92, and Speed 90. Total base stat total: 455.
What are Thievul's abilities?
Thievul can have the abilities Run Away, Unburden, plus the Hidden Ability Stakeout.
Is Thievul legendary or mythical?
No. Thievul is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Thievul's best stat?
Thievul's highest base stat is Special Defense at 92, which ranks 12th of 69 Dark-type Pokémon.
Is Thievul good?
Thievul has a base stat total of 455, the 494th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 43rd among Dark-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Thievul as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Thievul is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Thievul vs. the average Dark-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 69 Dark-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Thievul | Dark avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 70 | 76 | -6 |
| Attack | 58 | 94 | -36 |
| Defense | 58 | 71 | -13 |
| Special Attack | 87 | 73 | +14 |
| Special Defense | 92 | 69 | +23 |
| Speed | 90 | 77 | +13 |
| Total | 455 | 460 | -5 |
Thievul appears in 3 games.
Every mainline release where Thievul is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Thievul isn't found in the wild.
No main-series wild encounters recorded. Thievul is obtained through evolution, breeding, trade, or a special event or static encounter.
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Thievul partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Thievul partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
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