Type matchups
Damage Nickit takes from each attacking type.
As a Dark type, Nickit has 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances and 1 immunity, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 15 other Pokémon share the Dark typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 40
- Attack
- 28
- Defense
- 28
- Sp. Atk
- 47
- Sp. Def
- 52
- Speed
- 50
- Total
- 245
Nickit has a base stat total of 245, higher than 4% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Sp. Def (52). With Sp. Atk (47) well above Attack (28), it works best as a special attacker. At 50 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 40 HP, 28 Defense and 52 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against special hits.
Nickit can have the abilities Run Away, Unburden and Stakeout.
How to beat Nickit
Nickit takes 2× damage from Fighting, Bug and Fairy moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Psychic moves have no effect on it and Ghost and Dark moves are resisted.
Good counters: Iron Valiant hits for 2× with Fairy-type STAB and resists its Dark moves. Urshifu hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Dark moves. Grimmsnarl hits for 2× with Fairy-type STAB and resists its Dark moves.
Evolution
Nickit is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Nickit → Thievul) and evolves into Thievul.
Best counters to Nickit
Other Dark Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Nickit weak to?
As a Dark type, Nickit takes super-effective damage from Fighting, Bug and Fairy moves.
What is Nickit resistant to?
Nickit resists Ghost and Dark moves. It is immune to Psychic.
What are the best counters to Nickit?
Strong type-based picks include Iron Valiant, Urshifu and Grimmsnarl, which hit Nickit with super-effective attacks.