Type matchups
Damage Thievul takes from each attacking type.
As a Dark type, Thievul 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
- 70
- Attack
- 58
- Defense
- 58
- Sp. Atk
- 87
- Sp. Def
- 92
- Speed
- 90
- Total
- 455
Thievul has a base stat total of 455, higher than 46% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Sp. Def (92). With Sp. Atk (87) well above Attack (58), it works best as a special attacker. Its Speed of 90 is middling (faster than 71% of Pokémon). With 70 HP, 58 Defense and 92 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy and holds up better against special hits.
Thievul can have the abilities Run Away, Unburden and Stakeout.
How to beat Thievul
Thievul 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
Thievul is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Nickit → Thievul), evolving from Nickit.
Best counters to Thievul
Other Dark Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Thievul weak to?
As a Dark type, Thievul takes super-effective damage from Fighting, Bug and Fairy moves.
What is Thievul resistant to?
Thievul resists Ghost and Dark moves. It is immune to Psychic.
What are the best counters to Thievul?
Strong type-based picks include Iron Valiant, Urshifu and Grimmsnarl, which hit Thievul with super-effective attacks.