Nickit (#0827) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP40100–147190–284

Atk2829–8854–170

Def2829–8854–170

SpA4746–10889–212

SpD5251–11498–223

Spe5049–11294–218

Total245Higher than 4% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 SpD.

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 50). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+112Max102No SP70Min63Scarf168Tailwind224

At max Speed, Nickit outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

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.

Type matchups

Weak to

Bug2×Fairy2×Fighting2×

Resists

Dark½×Ghost½×

Immune to

Psychic0×

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockSteelFireWaterGrassElectricIceDragon

Abilities

Run Away
Ensures success fleeing from wild battles.
Unburden
Doubles Speed upon using or losing a held item.
StakeoutHidden ability
This Pokémon's moves have double power against Pokémon that switched in this turn.

Competitive

National DexLC

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0827NickitDark
1. Level 18#0828ThievulDark

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 11

1Quick AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%30

1Tail WhipLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

4Beat UpHits once for every conscious Pokémon the trainer has.DarkPhys—100%10

8Hone ClawsRaises the user’s Attack and accuracy by one stage.DarkStatus——15

12SnarlHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.DarkSpec5595%15

16AssurancePower is doubled if the target has already received damage this turn.DarkPhys60100%10

20Nasty PlotRaises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.DarkStatus——20

24Sucker PunchOnly works if the target is about to use a damaging move.DarkPhys70100%5

28Night SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.DarkPhys70100%15

32Tail SlapHits 2-5 times in one turn.NormalPhys2585%10

36Foul PlayCalculates damage with the target’s attacking stat.DarkPhys95100%15

TM / HM / TR 25

TM15DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM16ScreechLowers the target’s Defense by two stages.NormalStatus—85%40

TM21RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM23ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM24SnoreHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalSpec50100%15

TM25ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM31AttractTarget falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.NormalStatus—100%15

TM37Beat UpHits once for every conscious Pokémon the trainer has.DarkPhys—100%10

TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM40SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM47Fake TearsLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.DarkStatus—100%20

TM53Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15

TM58AssurancePower is doubled if the target has already received damage this turn.DarkPhys60100%10

TM76RoundHas double power if it’s used more than once per turn.NormalSpec60100%15

TM84Tail SlapHits 2-5 times in one turn.NormalPhys2585%10

TM85SnarlHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.DarkSpec5595%15

TR12AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

TR20SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TR26EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TR27Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TR29Baton PassAllows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.NormalStatus——40

TR37TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TR68Nasty PlotRaises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.DarkStatus——20

TR81Foul PlayCalculates damage with the target’s attacking stat.DarkPhys95100%15

TR90Play RoughHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyPhys9090%10

Egg moves 4

EggHowlRaises the user’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus——40

EggKnock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

EggQuick GuardPrevents any priority moves from hitting friendly Pokémon this turn.FightingStatus——15

EggTormentPrevents the target from using the same move twice in a row.DarkStatus—100%15

Tutor 1

TutorLash OutPower doubles if the user had a stat stage lowered this turn.DarkPhys75100%5

Pokédex entries

Category: Fox Pokémon
Debut: Galar · Sword & Shield
Color: Brown
Shape
Habitat: —

Galar#029Hyperspace#064

Cunning and cautious, this Pokémon survives by stealing food from others. It erases its tracks with swipes of its tail as it makes off with its plunder.
Shield
Aided by the soft pads on its feet, it silently raids the food stores of other Pokémon. It survives off its ill-gotten gains.
Sword

Names around the world

Japanese: クスネ
Japanese (romaji): Kusune
Korean: 훔처우
Chinese (Traditional): 偷兒狐
Chinese (Simplified): 狡小狐
French: Goupilou
German: Kleptifux
Spanish: Nickit
Italian: Nickit

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 SpD
Catch rate: 255 ≈33.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 50
Base experience: 49
Growth rate: Fast

Breeding

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

Where to find

Shield 14 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Dusty BowlWalking in the overworld · Lv 42–60
Dusty Bowl (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Giant's Mirror (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 42–60
Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Giant's Mirror (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Route 1Walking in the overworld · Lv 3–6
Route 2Walking in the overworld · Lv 5–7
Route 2 (Lakeside)Walking in the overworld · Lv 40–43
Stony Wilderness (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Stony Wilderness (Area 3)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Stony Wilderness (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
West Lake Axewell (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20

Sword 14 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Dusty BowlWalking in the overworld · Lv 42–60
Dusty Bowl (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Giant's Mirror (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 42–60
Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Giant's Mirror (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Route 1Walking in the overworld · Lv 3–6
Route 2Walking in the overworld · Lv 5–7
Route 2 (Lakeside)Walking in the overworld · Lv 40–43
Stony Wilderness (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Stony Wilderness (Area 3)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Stony Wilderness (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
West Lake Axewell (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20