Thievul (Japanese: フォクスライ, Hepburn: Fokusurai) (THEEV-ull[1]) 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 | ||
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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
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Total | 455
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Learnset
By leveling up
Generation VIII | ||||||
Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
Evo | Thief | ![]() |
Physical | 60 | 100% | 25 |
1 | Thief | ![]() |
Physical | 60 | 100% | 25 |
1 | Quick Attack | ![]() |
Physical | 40 | 100% | 30 |
1 | Tail Whip | ![]() |
Status | — | 100% | 30 |
1 | Beat Up | ![]() |
Physical | ? | 100% | 10 |
1 | Hone Claws | ![]() |
Status | — | 100% | 15 |
12 | Snarl | ![]() |
Special | 55 | 95% | 15 |
16 | Assurance | ![]() |
Physical | 60 | 100% | 10 |
22 | Nasty Plot | ![]() |
Status | — | 100% | 20 |
28 | Sucker Punch | ![]() |
Physical | 70 | 100% | 5 |
34 | Night Slash | ![]() |
Physical | 70 | 100% | 15 |
40 | Tail Slap | ![]() |
Physical | 25 | 85% | 10 |
46 | Foul Play | ![]() |
Physical | 95 | 100% | 15 |
52 | Parting Shot | ![]() |
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 | ![]() |
Special | 150 | 90% | 5 |
TM09 | Giga Impact | ![]() |
Physical | 150 | 90% | 5 |
TM15 | Dig | ![]() |
Physical | 80 | 100% | 10 |
TM16 | Screech | ![]() |
Status | — | 85% | 40 |
TM21 | Rest | ![]() |
Status | — | 100% | 10 |
TM23 | Thief | ![]() |
Physical | 60 | 100% | 25 |
TM24 | Snore | ![]() |
Special | 50 | 100% | 15 |
TM25 | Protect | ![]() |
Status | — | 100% | 10 |
TM31 | Attract | ![]() |
Status | — | 100% | 15 |
TM37 | Beat Up | ![]() |
Physical | ? | 100% | 10 |
TM39 | Facade | ![]() |
Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
TM40 | Swift | ![]() |
Special | 60 | 100% | 20 |
TM47 | Fake Tears | ![]() |
Status | — | 100% | 20 |
TM53 | Mud Shot | ![]() |
Special | 55 | 95% | 15 |
TM56 | U-turn | ![]() |
Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
TM58 | Assurance | ![]() |
Physical | 60 | 100% | 10 |
TM65 | Shadow Claw | ![]() |
Physical | 70 | 100% | 15 |
TM66 | Thunder Fang | ![]() |
Physical | 65 | 95% | 15 |
TM67 | Ice Fang | ![]() |
Physical | 65 | 95% | 15 |
TM68 | Fire Fang | ![]() |
Physical | 65 | 95% | 15 |
TM76 | Round | ![]() |
Special | 60 | 100% | 15 |
TM78 | Acrobatics | ![]() |
Physical | 55 | 100% | 15 |
TM84 | Tail Slap | ![]() |
Physical | 25 | 85% | 10 |
TM85 | Snarl | ![]() |
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 | ![]() |
Special | 90 | 100% | 10 |
TR12 | Agility | ![]() |
Status | — | 100% | 30 |
TR20 | Substitute | ![]() |
Status | — | 100% | 10 |
TR26 | Endure | ![]() |
Status | — | 100% | 10 |
TR27 | Sleep Talk | ![]() |
Status | — | 100% | 10 |
TR29 | Baton Pass | ![]() |
Status | — | 100% | 40 |
TR32 | Crunch | ![]() |
Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
TR33 | Shadow Ball | ![]() |
Special | 80 | 100% | 15 |
TR37 | Taunt | ![]() |
Status | — | 100% | 20 |
TR58 | Dark Pulse | ![]() |
Special | 80 | 100% | 15 |
TR68 | Nasty Plot | ![]() |
Status | — | 100% | 20 |
TR77 | Grass Knot | ![]() |
Special | ? | 100% | 20 |
TR81 | Foul Play | ![]() |
Physical | 95 | 100% | 15 |
TR90 | Play Rough | ![]() |
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. |
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By tutoring
Thievul learns no moves via tutoring. |
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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)
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- ^ Silvestri, Cris (2024). Pokémon Super Duper Extra Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 553. Scholastic. ISBN 978-1-339-02801-9.