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Thievul - Evolutions, Location, and Learnset

This is a page on the Pokemon Thievul, including its learnable moves and where it can be found in Pokemon Sword and Shield. Read on for information on its evolutions, abilities, type advantages, and location.

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NickitNickit ThievulThievul Galarian ZigzagoonGalarian Zigzagoon

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Thievul - Type and Abilities

Thievul - Type

Thievul
Fox Pokemon
Pokemon - Thievul
Type 1 Type 2
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Thievul Weaknesses and Resistances

Type
Takes 4x damage
-
Takes 2x damage
Pokemon Fighting Type Icon Pokemon Bug Type Icon Pokemon Fairy Type Icon
Takes 0.5x damage
Pokemon Ghost Type Icon Pokemon Dark Type Icon
Takes 1/4x damage
-
Takes 0x damage
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Thievul Pokédex Entries

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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.
With a lithe body and sharp claws, it goes around stealing food and eggs. Boltund is its natural enemy.

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Thievul Abilities

Name Description
Unburden Raises Speed if a held item is used.
Run Away Enables a sure getaway from wild Pokemon.

Thievul Hidden Ability

Name Description
Stakeout Deals double damage to Pokemon switching in.

Thievul Egg Group

Egg Groups
Pokemon - Field Egg GroupField

Effort Values (EV) Earned

Effort Values (EV) Earned
Sp.Def+2

Base Stats of Thievul

HP
70
Atk
58
Def
58
Sp. Atk
87
Sp. Def
92
Speed
90
Total Base Stats
455

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Evolution Chart of Thievul

Evolution Line
Nickit ImageNickit Lvl 18
→		 Thievul ImageThievul

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Locations Where Thievul Appears

Where to find Thievul

Random Encounters

Map Weather Appearance Rate
Stony Wilderness Fog Very Common
Bridge Field Fog Rare
Snow Common
Sunny Common
Cloudy Common
Clear Common
Route 9(Spikemuth Outskirts)
Fog Sandstorm Hail Snow Sunny Thunderstorm Rain Cloudy Clear
Common
Hammerlocke Hills Cloudy Uncommon

Visible Encounter

Map Weather Appearance Rate
Route 7
Fog Sandstorm Hail Snow Sunny Thunderstorm Rain Cloudy Clear
Common

Raid Encounter

Location Hidden Ability?
West Lake Axewell Rare Den (A) No
Stony Wilderness Rare Den (E) No
Dusty Bowl Den (H) No
Dusty Bowl Special Den (H) No
Bridge Field Den (C) No
Bridge Field Rare Den (C) No
Giant's Mirror Den (B) No
Giant's Mirror Rare Den (B) No
Honeycalm Sea Rare Den B Yes
Workout Sea Rare Den B Yes
Challenge Road Rare Den A Yes
Soothing Wetlands Rare Den F Yes
Frostpoint Field Rare Den B Yes
Giant's Bed Rare Den L Yes
Giant's Foot Rare Den C Yes
Snowslide Slope Rare Den F Yes
Frigid Sea Rare Den K Yes

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Catch Thievul in Dynamax Adventures!

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Thievul is one of the Pokemon you can find and catch during your Dynamax Adventures in The Crown Tundra DLC. Catching Pokemon in the Max Lair has a 100% chance of success, no matter what Pokeball you use, and even for Legendary Pokemon!

You can see a Pokemon's type before you decide which path to take, so rally your friends and get hunting!

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Available in Halloween Max Raid Event

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Start October 29th, 2021
End October 31st, 2021

Thievul was available for a limited time in Pokemon Sword and Shield through a Max Raid Event!

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Learnset of Thievul

Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv. Move Type Power Acc. PP
Base Thief Pokemon Dark Image 60 100 25
Base Quick Attack Pokemon Normal Image 40 100 30
Base Tail Whip Pokemon Normal Image - 100 30
Base Beat Up Pokemon Dark Image - 100 10
Base Hone Claws Pokemon Dark Image - - 15
12 Snarl Pokemon Dark Image 55 95 15
16 Assurance Pokemon Dark Image 60 100 10
22 Nasty Plot Pokemon Dark Image - - 20
28 Sucker Punch Pokemon Dark Image 70 100 5
34 Night Slash Pokemon Dark Image 70 100 15
40 Tail Slap Pokemon Normal Image 25 85 10
46 Foul Play Pokemon Dark Image 95 100 15
52 Parting Shot Pokemon Dark Image - 100 20

Learnset by TM

No. Move Type Power Acc. PP
TM08 Hyper Beam Pokemon Normal Image 150 90 5
TM09 Giga Impact Pokemon Normal Image 150 90 5
TM15 Dig Pokemon Ground Image 80 100 10
TM16 Screech Pokemon Normal Image - 85 40
TM21 Rest Pokemon Psychic Image - - 10
TM23 Thief Pokemon Dark Image 60 100 25
TM24 Snore Pokemon Normal Image 50 100 15
TM25 Protect Pokemon Normal Image - - 10
TM31 Attract Pokemon Normal Image - 100 15
TM37 Beat Up Pokemon Dark Image - 100 10
TM39 Facade Pokemon Normal Image 70 100 20
TM40 Swift Pokemon Normal Image 60 - 20
TM47 Fake Tears Pokemon Dark Image - 100 20
TM53 Mud Shot Pokemon Ground Image 55 95 15
TM56 U-turn Pokemon Bug Image 70 100 20
TM58 Assurance Pokemon Dark Image 60 100 10
TM65 Shadow Claw Pokemon Ghost Image 70 100 15
TM66 Thunder Fang Pokemon Electric Image 65 95 15
TM67 Ice Fang Pokemon Ice Image 65 95 15
TM68 Fire Fang Pokemon Fire Image 65 95 15
TM76 Round Pokemon Normal Image 60 100 15
TM78 Acrobatics Pokemon Flying Image 55 100 15
TM84 Tail Slap Pokemon Normal Image 25 85 10
TM85 Snarl Pokemon Dark Image 55 95 15

Learnset by TR

No. Move Type Power Acc. PP
TR11 Psychic Pokemon Psychic Image 90 100 10
TR12 Agility Pokemon Psychic Image - - 30
TR20 Substitute Pokemon Normal Image - - 10
TR26 Endure Pokemon Normal Image - - 10
TR27 Sleep Talk Pokemon Normal Image - - 10
TR29 Baton Pass Pokemon Normal Image - - 40
TR32 Crunch Pokemon Dark Image 80 100 15
TR33 Shadow Ball Pokemon Ghost Image 80 100 15
TR37 Taunt Pokemon Dark Image - 100 20
TR58 Dark Pulse Pokemon Dark Image 80 100 15
TR68 Nasty Plot Pokemon Dark Image - - 20
TR77 Grass Knot Pokemon Grass Image - 100 20
TR81 Foul Play Pokemon Dark Image 95 100 15
TR90 Play Rough Pokemon Fairy Image 90 90 10

Learnset through a Move Tutor

Move Type Power Acc. PP
Burning Jealousy Pokemon Fire Image 70 100 5
Lash Out Pokemon Dark Image 75 100 5

Learnset via Egg Moves

Move Type Power Acc. PP
Torment Pokemon Dark Image - 100 15
Howl Pokemon Normal Image - - 40
Knock Off Pokemon Dark Image 65 100 20
Quick Guard Pokemon Fighting Image - - 15

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