Thievul (#0828) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP70130–177250–344

Atk5856–121108–236

Def5856–121108–236

SpA8782–152161–300

SpD9287–158170–311

Spe9085–156166–306

Total455Higher than 51% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 90). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+156Max142No SP110Min99Scarf234Tailwind312

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

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 DexRU

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#229 of 262 used

▼ 8 places since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▼ 9 places since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Psychic Seed (53.8%) · Unburden (87.1%) · Modest (38%) · Def 2 / SpA 32 / Spe 32 (18%)

Moves Snarl, Taunt, Protect, Dark Pulse

Singles

#242 of 262 used

▼ 1 place since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▼ 2 places since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

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

Moves Dark Pulse, Burning Jealousy, Taunt, Foul Play

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

0.08% of teams · rank #198 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Grassy Seed
Ability: Unburden
Stat Alignment: Timid
Stat Points: 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe

Dark Pulse
Burning Jealousy
Nasty Plot
Grass Knot

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

Usage by rating

All players0.13%
Rated 1500+0.09%
Rated 1630+0.08%
Rated 1760+0.06%

Usage by month

Apr 20260.08%

Moves

Dark Pulse90.2%
Burning Jealousy85.6%
Nasty Plot81.6%
Grass Knot51%
Psychic36.1%
Parting Shot12.3%
First Impression11.8%
Knock Off9.7%
Taunt9.4%
Shadow Ball3.8%

Items

Grassy Seed34.5%
Life Orb23.6%
Psychic Seed17%
Focus Sash16.6%
Black Glasses3.4%
Choice Scarf3%

Abilities

69%
30.9%
0.1%

EV spreads

Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe29%
Modest 7 HP / 32 SpA / 27 Spe24.2%
Modest 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe14.1%
Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe9.6%
Modest 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 Spe6%

Common teammates

Evolution

#0827NickitDark
1. Level 18#0828ThievulDark

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 14

EvoThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

1Beat UpHits once for every conscious Pokémon the trainer has.DarkPhys—100%10

1Hone ClawsRaises the user’s Attack and accuracy by one stage.DarkStatus——15

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

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

1ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

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

22Nasty PlotRaises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.DarkStatus——20

28Sucker PunchOnly works if the target is about to use a damaging move.DarkPhys70100%5

34Night SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.DarkPhys70100%15

40Tail SlapHits 2-5 times in one turn.NormalPhys2585%10

46Foul PlayCalculates damage with the target’s attacking stat.DarkPhys95100%15

52Parting ShotLowers all targets’ Attack and Special Attack by one stage. Makes the user switch out.DarkStatus—100%20

TM / HM / TR 38

TM08Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM09Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

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

TM56U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20

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

TM65Shadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%15

TM66Thunder FangHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.ElectricPhys6595%15

TM67Ice FangHas a 10% chance to freeze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.IcePhys6595%15

TM68Fire FangHas a 10% chance to burn the target and a chance to make the target flinch.FirePhys6595%15

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

TM78AcrobaticsHas double power if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%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

TR11PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10

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

TR32CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

TR33Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

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

TR58Dark PulseHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15

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

TR77Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%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

Tutor 2

TutorBurning JealousyBurns the target if it had a state stage raise this turn.FireSpec70100%5

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#030Hyperspace#065

With a lithe body and sharp claws, it goes around stealing food and eggs. Boltund is its natural enemy.
Shield
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

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

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 SpD
Catch rate: 127 ≈16.6% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 50
Base experience: 159
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: 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