Its greatest asset is Sp. Def — higher than 81% of species. Weak point: Defense — lower than 67% of species. This is the final form of its line — it does not evolve any further. Defensively it can rely on 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances and 1 full immunity. Psychic-type moves do nothing to it at all.
Base stats
Last column: what percentage of 1084 species and regional forms have a lower value. Strong point: Sp. Def.
A nature can improve this entry further: its boost hits hardest on Sp. Def, the stat in which this species already leads. Which nature does that — see the list of natures.
Which nature to choose
It hits specially: its Sp. Atk (87) is 29 points higher than its Attack. So the drop hits a stat the set usually does not use at all.
- Timid +Spe · −Atk Its Speed is higher than 74% of species — ten percent more lifts it past some of the benchmarks that decide who moves first.
- Modest +SpA · −Atk If you already outspeed what you want to outspeed, those ten percent are better spent on hitting power.
- Unburden doubles Speed after losing its held item. Calculate Speed benchmarks with the ability active — it may change the point of a +Spe or −Spe nature.
A conclusion drawn from base stats alone — a specific moveset can reverse it. All 25 natures.
Regional numbers 2
The header shows the national number. Inside the game the Pokédex counts from the beginning — below is the number you will see in your version.
| Galar | #030 | Sword / Shield |
|---|---|---|
| Hyperspace | #065 | Legends: Z-A , Legends: Z-A: Mega Dimension |
Abilities
- Run Away Ensures success fleeing from wild battles.
- Unburden Doubles Speed upon using or losing a held item.
- Stakeout This Pokémon's moves have double power against Pokémon that switched in this turn.
Pokédex entry
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.
Resistances and weaknesses
Type chart →How much damage Thievul takes when it is hit by a move of each type.
Variant gallery
The gallery shows only the appearance variants that exist for this Pokémon. Every image shows the same character and differs in source — a Pokémon HOME render or a pixel sprite — and in coloring, regular or shiny.
TCG cards (4)
All Thievul cards →Thievul has 4 cards in 4 sets. The oldest of them are shown below.
Breeding
All Egg Groups →Offspring can come from 275 species from the same Egg Groups (with opposite genders) or from Ditto. Below are the first 12 by Pokédex number.
The Egg hatches after 15 cycles, which is roughly 4,100 steps. The exact cycle length depends on the game — newer titles shortened it noticeably — so treat this number as an order of magnitude, not a countdown. Having the Flame Body Ability in your party halves the wait.
Where to catch it (19)
All locations →The levels shown are the widest range across all game versions — in a specific release it may be narrower. The exact area, catch method and chance are on the page of each location.
Galar
Moves (46)
Full move list →Below are the moves learned by leveling up. The rest (38 via TM/TR, 2 via tutor) are on the full list.
| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beat Up | Dark | Physical | — | 100% | 10 |
| 1 | Hone Claws | Dark | Status | — | — | 15 |
| 1 | Quick Attack | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 1 | Tail Whip | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 30 |
| 12 | Snarl | Dark | Special | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| 16 | Assurance | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100% | 10 |
| 22 | Nasty Plot | Dark | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 28 | Sucker Punch | Dark | Physical | 70 | 100% | 5 |
| 34 | Night Slash | Dark | Physical | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| 40 | Tail Slap | Normal | Physical | 25 | 85% | 10 |
| 46 | Foul Play | Dark | Physical | 95 | 100% | 15 |
| 52 | Parting Shot | Dark | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| — | Thief | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100% | 25 |