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#828

Thievul

Abilities

Run AwayUnburdenStakeout(Hidden)
Height: 1.2 m (3'11")
Weight: 19.9 kg (43.9 lbs)
Base Exp: 159
Base Stats
HP70
Atk58
Def58
SpA87
SpD92
Spe90
BST455
EV Yield: 2 SpD
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Stat
Min (0 IV / 0 EV)Max (31 IV / 252 EV)
HP
250344
Atk
108236
Def
108236
SpA
161300
SpD
170311
Spe
166306

Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.

Species Info
Generation
VIII (Galar)
Color
Brown
Shape
Quadruped
Habitat
Unknown
Growth Rate
Fast
Capture Rate
127 (49.8%)
Gender Ratio
50% Male / 50% Female
Egg Groups
Ground
Hatch Counter
15 cycles (~4,096 steps)
Base Experience
159
EV Yield
2 SpD
Height
1.2 m (3'11")
Weight
19.9 kg (43.9 lbs)
Type Defenses

Damage taken when attacked by each type.

nor
fir
wat
ele
gra
ice
fig2
poi
gro
fly
psy0
bug2
roc
gho½
dra
dar½
ste
fai2
Weak to: Fighting, Bug, Fairy
Resists: Ghost, Dark
Immune to: Psychic
Abilities
Run Away

Ensures success fleeing from wild battles.

Unburden

Doubles Speed upon using or losing a held item.

StakeoutHidden Ability

This Pokémon's moves have double power against Pokémon that switched in this turn.

Evolution Chain
Pokedex Entries2 entries

Generation VIII

Sword

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.

Shield

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

Moves (Gen 8)53 moves

Level Up

13 moves
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
1Tail WhipnorN100%30
1Quick AttacknorP40100%30
1ThiefSTABdarP60100%25
1Beat UpSTABdarP100%10
1Hone ClawsdarN15
12SnarlSTABdarS5595%15
16AssuranceSTABdarP60100%10
22Nasty PlotdarN20
28Sucker PunchSTABdarP70100%5
34Night SlashSTABdarP70100%15
40Tail SlapnorP2585%10
46Foul PlaySTABdarP95100%15
52Parting ShotdarN100%20

TM / HM

38 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
AcrobaticsflyP55100%15
AgilitypsyN30
AssuranceSTABdarP60100%10
AttractnorN100%15
Baton PassnorN40
Beat UpSTABdarP100%10
CrunchSTABdarP80100%15
Dark PulseSTABdarS80100%15
DiggroP80100%10
EndurenorN10
FacadenorP70100%20
Fake TearsdarN100%20
Fire FangfirP6595%15
Foul PlaySTABdarP95100%15
Giga ImpactnorP15090%5
Grass KnotgraS100%20
Hyper BeamnorS15090%5
Ice FangiceP6595%15
Mud ShotgroS5595%15
Nasty PlotdarN20
Play RoughfaiP9090%10
ProtectnorN10
PsychicpsyS90100%10
RestpsyN5
RoundnorS60100%15
ScreechnorN85%40
Shadow BallghoS80100%15
Shadow ClawghoP70100%15
Sleep TalknorN10
SnarlSTABdarS5595%15
SnorenorS50100%15
SubstitutenorN10
SwiftnorS6020
Tail SlapnorP2585%10
TauntdarN100%20
ThiefSTABdarP60100%25
Thunder FangeleP6595%15
U TurnbugP70100%20

Move Tutor

2 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
Burning JealousyfirS70100%5
Lash OutSTABdarP75100%5
Pokedex Numbers
National#828
Galar#030
Hyperspace#065
Notable Moves

Best STAB Moves

Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)

darFoul Play95 powP
darCrunch80 powP
darDark Pulse80 powS
darLash Out75 powP

Best Coverage Moves

Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses

norGiga Impact150 powP
norHyper Beam150 powS
faiPlay Rough90 powP
psyPsychic90 powS
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About Thievul

Thievul is a Dark-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 8 (Galar). 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. Thievul stands 1.2 m (3'11") tall and weighs 19.9 kg (43.9 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.

Thievul Base Stats

Thievul has a base stat total of 455, which is moderate, typical of a fully-evolved Pokemon. Its highest stat is Sp. Def at 92 (good), while its lowest is Attack at 58 (below average). Thievul is moderately fast with a base Speed of 90.

Thievul Weaknesses & Resistances

As a Dark-type, Thievul is weak to Fighting, Bug, Fairy-type moves, resists Ghost, Dark-type attacks, and is completely immune to Psychic-type moves. This gives Thievul 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances, and 1 immunity.

Thievul Abilities

Thievul's abilities include Run Away, Unburden, Stakeout. Run Away ensures success fleeing from wild battles.. Unburden doubles Speed upon using or losing a held item. Its Hidden Ability is Stakeout, which this Pokémon's moves have double power against Pokémon that switched in this turn.

Thievul Moves & Learnset

Thievul can learn 53 moves in Generation 8, including 13 by leveling up, 38 via TM/HM, and 2 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Foul Play (Dark, 95 power), Crunch (Dark, 80 power), Dark Pulse (Dark, 80 power), Lash Out (Dark, 75 power). For coverage, Thievul can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Play Rough (Fairy).

Training Thievul

Thievul has a capture rate of 127 (49.8%), making it relatively easy to catch. Defeating Thievul yields 2 Sp. Defense EVs. It has a fast growth rate and requires approximately 4,096 steps to hatch from an Egg. Thievul belongs to the Ground egg group. Thievul is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Nickit → Thievul).

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