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Thievul (Japanese: フォクスライ, HepburnFokusurai) is a dark-type introduced in Generation VIII. It is the evolved form of Nickit.

Biology[]

Physiology[]

Thievul is an orange, fox-like Pokémon. Its ears are large, black, and pointy. Around its eyes are black fur resembling a mask and a mustache. Its eyebrows and underside are white. Its legs are black and resemble boots. On its back is a black forked stripe.

Behavior[]

Thievul steal food and eggs from their victims, by stalking their victims' scent and leave markings as a reminder for themselves to rob from their targets who are about to loosen up. But they are naturally afraid of Boltund.

Thievul usually diet on Pokémon Eggs, though they also sometimes rob food from humans and other Pokémon.

Evolution[]

Theivul evolves from Nickit at level 18.

Game info[]

Game locations[]

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Sword and Shield Route 7, Route 9, Bridge Field, Hammerlocke Hills, South Lake Miloch, Stony Wilderness

Max Raid Battle: Bridge Field, Dusty Bowl, Giant's Mirror, Stony Wilderness, West Lake Axewell

Common

Pokédex entries[]

  • 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.


Stats[]

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

Learnset[]

By leveling up[]

Generation VIII
Level Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
Evo Thief Type Dark Physical 60 100% 25
1 Thief Type Dark Physical 60 100% 25
1 Quick Attack Type Normal Physical 40 100% 30
1 Tail Whip Type Normal Status 100% 30
1 Beat Up Type Dark Physical ? 100% 10
1 Hone Claws Type Dark Status 100% 15
12 Snarl Type Dark Special 55 95% 15
16 Assurance Type Dark Physical 60 100% 10
22 Nasty Plot Type Dark Status 100% 20
28 Sucker Punch Type Dark Physical 70 100% 5
34 Night Slash Type Dark Physical 70 100% 15
40 Tail Slap Type Normal Physical 25 85% 10
46 Foul Play Type Dark Physical 95 100% 15
52 Parting Shot Type Dark Status 100% 20
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By TM[]

Generation VIII
Machine Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
TM08 Hyper Beam Type Normal Special 150 90% 5
TM09 Giga Impact Type Normal Physical 150 90% 5
TM15 Dig Type Ground Physical 80 100% 10
TM16 Screech Type Normal Status 85% 40
TM21 Rest Type Psychic Status 100% 10
TM23 Thief Type Dark Physical 60 100% 25
TM24 Snore Type Normal Special 50 100% 15
TM25 Protect Type Normal Status 100% 10
TM31 Attract Type Normal Status 100% 15
TM37 Beat Up Type Dark Physical ? 100% 10
TM39 Facade Type Normal Physical 70 100% 20
TM40 Swift Type Normal Special 60 100% 20
TM47 Fake Tears Type Dark Status 100% 20
TM53 Mud Shot Type Ground Special 55 95% 15
TM56 U-turn Type Bug Physical 70 100% 20
TM58 Assurance Type Dark Physical 60 100% 10
TM65 Shadow Claw Type Ghost Physical 70 100% 15
TM66 Thunder Fang Type Electric Physical 65 95% 15
TM67 Ice Fang Type Ice Physical 65 95% 15
TM68 Fire Fang Type Fire Physical 65 95% 15
TM76 Round Type Normal Special 60 100% 15
TM78 Acrobatics Type Flying Physical 55 100% 15
TM84 Tail Slap Type Normal Physical 25 85% 10
TM85 Snarl Type Dark Special 55 95% 15
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By TR[]

Generation VIII
Machine Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
TR11 Psychic Type Psychic Special 90 100% 10
TR12 Agility Type Psychic Status 100% 30
TR20 Substitute Type Normal Status 100% 10
TR26 Endure Type Normal Status 100% 10
TR27 Sleep Talk Type Normal Status 100% 10
TR29 Baton Pass Type Normal Status 100% 40
TR32 Crunch Type Dark Physical 80 100% 15
TR33 Shadow Ball Type Ghost Special 80 100% 15
TR37 Taunt Type Dark Status 100% 20
TR58 Dark Pulse Type Dark Special 80 100% 15
TR68 Nasty Plot Type Dark Status 100% 20
TR77 Grass Knot Type Grass Special ? 100% 20
TR81 Foul Play Type Dark Physical 95 100% 15
TR90 Play Rough Type Fairy Physical 90 90% 10
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By breeding[]

To see the Egg Moves that Thievul can learn, refer to Nickit.


By tutoring[]

Thievul learns no moves via tutoring.


Sprites[]

Trivia[]

Origin[]

Thievul is based on a red fox and a burglar or thief. Its tail resembles a sack of stolen items. Its face resembles stereotypical depictions of burglars, and may also draw inspiration from the Guy Fawkes mask. Its whiskers resemble a moustache, possibly a play on the motif of a Gentleman Thief.

Etymology[]

Thievul is a combination of "thief" and "vulpine" (a term referring to foxes). The end of its name is also pronounced similarly to "evil", as it is a dark-type, a type associated with evil.

Fokusurai likely comes from fox and/or Guy Fawkes combined with sly, lie, or 暗い (kurai, dark).

Names in other languages[]

  • Chinese: 猾大狐 (Huádàihú mainland) / 狐大盜 (Húdàidào HK & Taiwan)
  • French: Roublenard
  • German: Gaunux
  • Japanese: フォクスライ (Fokusurai)

Gallery[]

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