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Thievul

Fox Pokémon

Thievul official artwork
Official art

Thievul is a Dark-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Fighting, Bug and Fairy, with a base stat total of 455. In Pokémon Champions it’s #229 on the Doubles ladder and #242 in Singles, as of Oct 28, 2026.

Height
1.2 m 3′11″
Weight
19.9 kg 43.9 lbs
Base stat total
455 Higher than 51% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen VIII Sword & Shield
Champions#229 Doubles Down 9 places this week · #242 Singles Down 2 places this weekUsual set Psychic Seed · Modest · Def 2 / SpA 32 / Spe 32Full set →
With a lithe body and sharp claws, it goes around stealing food and eggs. Boltund is its natural enemy.
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Base stats

HP70145–177250–344
Atk5870–121108–236
Def5870–121108–236
SpA8796–152161–300
SpD92100–158170–311
Spe9099–156166–306
Total455Higher than 51% of Pokémon
HP70Atk58Def58Spe90SpD92SpA87

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 SpD.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
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Type matchups

Weak to

2×
BugFairyFighting

Resists

½×
DarkGhost

Immune to

0×
Psychic
Takes normal damage from 12 types
NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockSteelFireWaterGrassElectricIceDragon

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 90); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+156Max142No SP110Min99Scarf (Choice Scarf)234Tailwind312

At max Speed, Thievul outspeeds 16 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Thievul against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Thievul · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
142Thievul · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
110Thievul · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#229 of 262 used

▼ 9 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Psychic Seed (53.8%) · Unburden (87.1%) · Modest (38.0%) · Def 2 / SpA 32 / Spe 32 (18.0%)

MovesSnarlTauntProtectDark Pulse

Singles

#242 of 262 used

▼ 2 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Red Card (32.7%) · (57.7%) · Modest (40.7%) · HP 2 / SpA 32 / Spe 32 (30.3%)

MovesDark PulseBurning JealousyTauntFoul Play

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

Usage over time

Values
Thievul, Champions VGC on Showdown, Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)
MonthRegulationBattlesShare of teams
Apr 2026Reg M-A3,122,222–
May 2026Reg M-A3,355,619–
Jun 2026Reg M-B1,163,315–
Jul 2026Reg M-B1,764,686–
Aug 2026Reg M-B1,269,250–
Sep 2026Reg M-C1,631,9430.1%

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

0.1% of teams · rank #198 · Singles · about 39 teams with it · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Ability
Unburden
Stat Alignment
Timid
Stat Points
2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
  1. Dark Pulse, Special, power 80, accuracy 100%
  2. Burning Jealousy, Special, power 70, accuracy 100%
  3. Nasty Plot, Status
  4. Grass Knot, Special, accuracy 100%

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by Showdown level

  • Showdown: all games0.1%
  • Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)0.1%
  • Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)0.1%
  • Showdown: top players (1760 weighting) thin0.1%
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
National DexRU

Evolution

Moves

Level up 14

EvoThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhysical60100%25
1Beat UpAll healthy allies aid in damaging the target.DarkPhysical—100%10
1Hone ClawsRaises the user's Attack and accuracy by 1.DarkStatus——15
1Quick AttackUsually goes first.NormalPhysical40100%30
1Tail WhipLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30
1ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhysical60100%25
12Snarl100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.DarkSpecial5595%15
16AssurancePower doubles if target was damaged this turn.DarkPhysical60100%10
22Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2.DarkStatus——20
28Sucker PunchUsually goes first. Fails if target is not attacking.DarkPhysical70100%5
34Night SlashHigh critical hit ratio.DarkPhysical70100%15
40Tail SlapHits 2-5 times in one turn.NormalPhysical2585%10
46Foul PlayUses target's Attack stat in damage calculation.DarkPhysical95100%15
52Parting ShotLowers target's Atk, Sp. Atk by 1. User switches.DarkStatus—100%20

TM / HM / TR 38

TM08Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpecial15090%5
TM09Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhysical15090%5
TM15DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhysical80100%10
TM16ScreechLowers the target's Defense by 2.NormalStatus—85%40
TM21RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM23ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhysical60100%25
TM24SnoreUser must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target.NormalSpecial50100%15
TM25ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM31AttractA target of the opposite gender gets infatuated.NormalStatus—100%15
TM37Beat UpAll healthy allies aid in damaging the target.DarkPhysical—100%10
TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhysical70100%20
TM40SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpecial60—20
TM47Fake TearsLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2.DarkStatus—100%20
TM53Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.GroundSpecial5595%15
TM56U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target.BugPhysical70100%20
TM58AssurancePower doubles if target was damaged this turn.DarkPhysical60100%10
TM65Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.GhostPhysical70100%15
TM66Thunder Fang10% chance to paralyze. 10% chance to flinch.ElectricPhysical6595%15
TM67Ice Fang10% chance to freeze. 10% chance to flinch.IcePhysical6595%15
TM68Fire Fang10% chance to burn. 10% chance to flinch.FirePhysical6595%15
TM76RoundPower doubles if others used Round this turn.NormalSpecial60100%15
TM78AcrobaticsPower doubles if the user has no held item.FlyingPhysical55100%15
TM84Tail SlapHits 2-5 times in one turn.NormalPhysical2585%10
TM85Snarl100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.DarkSpecial5595%15
TR11Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.PsychicSpecial90100%10
TR12AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30
TR20SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TR26EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TR27Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TR29Baton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more.NormalStatus——40
TR32Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhysical80100%15
TR33Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GhostSpecial80100%15
TR37TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20
TR58Dark Pulse20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpecial80100%15
TR68Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2.DarkStatus——20
TR77Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.GrassSpecial—100%20
TR81Foul PlayUses target's Attack stat in damage calculation.DarkPhysical95100%15
TR90Play Rough10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.FairyPhysical9090%10

Tutor 2

TutorBurning Jealousy100% burns a target that had a stat rise this turn.FireSpecial70100%5
TutorLash Out2× power if the user had a stat lowered this turn.DarkPhysical75100%5

Biology

Thievul uses a scent-tracking technique to stalk its targets and steal from them.

Design & origin

Thievul's design seems to be influenced by common depictions of burglars and robbers.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VIII Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

Category
Fox Pokémon
Debut
Galar · Sword & Shield
Color
Brown
Shape
Galar#030Hyperspace#065
  1. With a lithe body and sharp claws, it goes around stealing food and eggs. Boltund is its natural enemy.

    Shield
  2. 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.

    Sword

Names around the world

English
Thievul
Japanese
フォクスライ
Japanese (romaji)
Foxly
Korean
폭슬라이
Chinese (Traditional)
狐大盜
Chinese (Simplified)
猾大狐
French
Roublenard
German
Gaunux
Spanish
Thievul
Italian
Thievul

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII

Training

Catch rate
127 ≈16.6% with a Poké Ball at full HP

Breeding

Gender
♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time
15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Nickit: Level 18.

Shield: The Crown Tundra 6 areas
  • Frigid Sea (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Frostpoint Field (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Giant's Bed (Max Den L)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Giant's Foot (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
  • Snowslide Slope (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Shield: The Isle of Armor 4 areas
  • Challenge Road (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Honeycalm Sea (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Soothing Wetlands (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Workout Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Sword: The Crown Tundra 6 areas
  • Frigid Sea (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Frostpoint Field (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Giant's Bed (Max Den L)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Giant's Foot (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
  • Snowslide Slope (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Sword: The Isle of Armor 4 areas
  • Challenge Road (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Honeycalm Sea (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Soothing Wetlands (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Workout Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Shield 11 areas
  • Bridge FieldWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
  • Bridge Field (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
  • Dusty Bowl (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
  • Giant's Mirror (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
  • Hammerlocke HillsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–60
  • Route 7Walking in the overworld · Lv 37–41
  • Route 9 (Outer Spikemuth)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–44
  • South Lake Miloch (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 65
  • Stony Wilderness (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
  • Stony Wilderness (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • West Lake Axewell (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Sword 11 areas
  • Bridge FieldWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
  • Bridge Field (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
  • Dusty Bowl (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
  • Giant's Mirror (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
  • Hammerlocke HillsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–60
  • Route 7Walking in the overworld · Lv 37–41
  • Route 9 (Outer Spikemuth)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–44
  • South Lake Miloch (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 65
  • Stony Wilderness (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
  • Stony Wilderness (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • West Lake Axewell (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.