Thievul

Thievul (Pokédex #0828) is a Dark-type POKEMON first introduced in Generation 8. It is officially classified as the Fox Pokémon. 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.

As a Dark-type POKEMON, Thievul has a specific set of type matchups that trainers must account for. It takes double damage from Fighting, Bug, Fairy moves. Conversely, Thievul is completely immune to Psychic — these moves deal zero damage regardless of power. It resists Ghost, Dark moves, taking only half damage from them.

Thievul's battle stats: Base Stat Total of 455 (solid). Full distribution: HP 70 · ATK 58 · DEF 58 · SP.ATK 87 · SP.DEF 92 · SPD 90. Its standout stat is SP.DEF (92), which makes it best suited for special defense roles. Its abilities are Run away, Unburden, Stakeout, with Stakeout as its hidden ability.

Thievul stands 1.2 m (47") tall and weighs 19.9 kg (43.9 lbs). Capture rate: 127/255 (easy to catch). Growth rate: Fast. Egg groups: Ground.

Thievul is part of the Nickit → Thievul evolution line (2-stage). Thievul is the final evolved form — the strongest stage of this line.

Related POKEMON in the same evolution line: Nickit. Click any name to view their full stats, moves, and type matchup chart.