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Nickit is a Dark-type Pokemon known for its sly fox design, early-game availability in Galar and evolution into Thievul. This guide covers Nickit’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Nickit guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
Nickit is a Dark-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 8. It is an early-route fox Pokemon from the Galar region that evolves into Thievul and focuses on tricky Dark-type offense.
Competitive Overview
Nickit is usually an early-game Pokemon rather than a major competitive option, but it can be useful in story play thanks to Dark-type attacks, quick utility and simple evolution into Thievul.
Nickit’s biggest strengths are early availability, Dark typing and useful abilities such as Run Away, Unburden and Stakeout. Its biggest issues are low bulk and limited stats before evolving.
Here are the key facts to know about Nickit, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Nickit
National Dex
#0827
Type
Dark
Species
Fox Pokemon
Height
2’00” / 0.6 m
60 cm
Weight
19.6 lbs / 8.9 kg
8.9 kg
Abilities
Run Away, Unburden, Stakeout
Nickit has early-stage stats with modest Speed and Attack. It becomes stronger after evolving into Thievul at Level 18.
Nickit’s best moves focus on Dark-type damage, utility and early-game coverage. These are some of Nickit’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
A Dark-type attack that fits Nickit’s sneaky theme and can hit multiple times based on the team.
A priority Dark-type attack that can punish opponents preparing to attack.
A Dark-type attack that can steal a target’s held item when conditions allow.
A useful Dark-type move that can become stronger when the target has already taken damage.
A priority move that helps Nickit finish weakened opponents.
Boosts Special Attack and can help Nickit or its evolution become more threatening.
A spread or utility Dark-type move that can lower opposing Special Attack.
Coverage against Fighting, Dragon and Dark-type Pokemon when available.
Nickit can learn Dark, Normal, Fairy and support moves across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Nickit’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Sword and Shield
Nickit is a Dark-type Pokemon. This gives it resistances to Ghost and Dark-type moves plus an immunity to Psychic-type moves, but weaknesses to Fighting, Bug and Fairy-type moves.
Type
Dark
Weaknesses
Fighting, Bug and Fairy
Resistances
Ghost and Dark
Immunity
Psychic
Nickit’s abilities improve its scouting, utility or battle flexibility depending on the game and format.
Allows Nickit to flee from wild Pokemon battles more easily.
Raises Nickit’s Speed after it uses or loses its held item, giving it a chance to move faster.
Doubles damage against a target that has just switched in when available as Nickit’s hidden ability.
Nickit evolves into Thievul starting at Level 18. The full Nickit evolution line is Nickit and Thievul.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Nickit at Level 18
Nickit’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many older games, Nickit is unavailable because it had not been introduced yet.
| Game | Where to Find Nickit |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Nickit had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Nickit had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Nickit had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Nickit |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Nickit had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Nickit had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Nickit had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Nickit |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Nickit had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Nickit had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Nickit had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Nickit had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Nickit had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Nickit |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Not available because Nickit had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Not available because Nickit had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Not available because Nickit had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Not available because Nickit had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Not available because Nickit had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Nickit |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Not available because Nickit had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon White |
Not available because Nickit had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Not available because Nickit had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Not available because Nickit had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Nickit |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Not available because Nickit had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Y |
Not available because Nickit had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Not available because Nickit had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Not available because Nickit had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Nickit |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Not available because Nickit had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Not available because Nickit had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Not available because Nickit had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Not available because Nickit had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Lets Go Pikachu |
Not available because Nickit had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Lets Go Eevee |
Not available because Nickit had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Nickit |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Route 1, Route 2, Route 3, Motostoke Outskirts and several Wild Area locations including Dappled Grove, Giant’s Cap and Watchtower Ruins. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Route 1, Route 2, Route 3, Motostoke Outskirts and several Wild Area locations including Dappled Grove, Giant’s Cap and Watchtower Ruins. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Nickit |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Not available in this game. Transfer availability may vary by Pokemon HOME support and current game compatibility. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Not available in this game. Transfer availability may vary by Pokemon HOME support and current game compatibility. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Nickit |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Nickit. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Nickit is a Dark-type Pokemon.
Nickit is weak to Fighting, Bug and Fairy-type moves.
Nickit evolves into Thievul starting at Level 18.
Nickit’s abilities are Run Away, Unburden and Stakeout. Stakeout is its hidden ability.
Nickit’s best moves often include Beat Up, Sucker Punch, Thief, Assurance, Quick Attack, Nasty Plot, Snarl and Play Rough.
Nickit is most useful as an early-game Pokemon and becomes stronger after evolving into Thievul.
Nickit is found early in Pokemon Sword and Shield, including Route 1, Route 2, Route 3, Motostoke Outskirts and several Wild Area locations.
No, Nickit does not have a Gigantamax form or major alternate form.
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