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Thievul
Fox Pokémon |
フォクスライ
Foxly |
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#828 |
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Images on the Bulbagarden Archives |
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Type
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Abilities
Run Away or Unburden |
Stakeout
Hidden Ability |
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Gender ratio
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Catch rate
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Breeding
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Height
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Weight
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Base experience yield
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Leveling rate
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EV yield
Total: 2 |
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HP |
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Atk |
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Def |
0
Sp.Atk |
2
Sp.Def |
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Speed |
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Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
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Base friendship
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External Links
- Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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Thievul (Japanese: フォクスライ Foxly) is a Dark-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VIII.
It evolves from Nickit starting at level 18.
Biology
Thievul is an orange-maroon vulpine Pokémon with a moderate build, slender limbs, and a long tail. It has white chest fur that puffs out from its body and vaguely resembles a cravat. There are two long black ears atop Thievul's head, as well as black fur around its eyes that resemble a domino mask. The black whiskers on the end of its muzzle are in the form of a pointed mustache and the white markings above its eyes resemble eyebrows. Its paws, back, and the tip of its tail are all black, and it retains the flared tail-tip of its pre-evolution Nickit.
When Thievul finds a potential target, it will secretly mark a scent on them. Thievul then uses that scent to track and stalk its targets. By using its lithe body and claws, Thievul steals the targets food and eggs from them when they least expect it. Boltund is an enemy of Thievul. It competes with Liepard for territory.
In the anime
Major appearances
Minor appearances
Thievul debuted in Secrets of the Jungle.
In the manga
Thievul in
Pokémon Adventures
Pokémon Adventures
A Thievul debuted in PASS04, under the ownership of a Team Yell Grunt.
In the TCG
- Main article: Thievul (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VIII. |
Generation VIII |
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Galar
#030 |
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. |
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VIII. |
Generation VIII |
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Sword |
Shield |
Routes 7 and 9, Bridge Field, Hammerlocke Hills, Stony Wilderness
West Lake Axewell, Bridge Field, Stony Wilderness, Giant's Mirror, Dusty Bowl (Max Raid Battle) |
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Expansion Pass |
Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) |
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Stats
Base stats
Stat |
Range |
At Lv. 50 |
At Lv. 100 |
HP:
70
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130 - 177 |
250 - 344 |
Attack:
58
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56 - 121 |
108 - 236 |
Defense:
58
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56 - 121 |
108 - 236 |
Sp. Atk:
87
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82 - 152 |
161 - 300 |
Sp. Def:
92
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87 - 158 |
170 - 311 |
Speed:
90
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85 - 156 |
166 - 306 |
Total:
455
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Other Pokémon with this total |
- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: |
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Notes: |
- If Miracle Eye is used by an opponent or this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of Psychic-type moves is 1×.
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Learnset
By leveling up
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Move |
1 |
Thief |
Dark |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
25 |
1 |
Quick Attack |
Normal |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
30 |
1 |
Tail Whip |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
30 |
1 |
Beat Up |
Dark |
Physical |
— |
100% |
10 |
1 |
Hone Claws |
Dark |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
Evo. |
Thief |
Dark |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
25 |
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 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Thievul
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Thievul
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By TM/TR
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Move |
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TM08 |
Hyper Beam |
Normal |
Special |
150 |
90% |
5 |
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TM09 |
Giga Impact |
Normal |
Physical |
150 |
90% |
5 |
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TM15 |
Dig |
Ground |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
10 |
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TM16 |
Screech |
Normal |
Status |
— |
85% |
40 |
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TM21 |
Rest |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM23 |
Thief |
Dark |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
25 |
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TM24 |
Snore |
Normal |
Special |
50 |
100% |
15 |
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TM25 |
Protect |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM31 |
Attract |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
15 |
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TM37 |
Beat Up |
Dark |
Physical |
— |
100% |
10 |
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TM39 |
Facade |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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TM40 |
Swift |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
—% |
20 |
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TM47 |
Fake Tears |
Dark |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
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TM53 |
Mud Shot |
Ground |
Special |
55 |
95% |
15 |
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TM56 |
U-turn |
Bug |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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TM58 |
Assurance |
Dark |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
10 |
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TM65 |
Shadow Claw |
Ghost |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
15 |
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TM66 |
Thunder Fang |
Electric |
Physical |
65 |
95% |
15 |
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TM67 |
Ice Fang |
Ice |
Physical |
65 |
95% |
15 |
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TM68 |
Fire Fang |
Fire |
Physical |
65 |
95% |
15 |
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TM76 |
Round |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
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TM78 |
Acrobatics |
Flying |
Physical |
55 |
100% |
15 |
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TM84 |
Tail Slap |
Normal |
Physical |
25 |
85% |
10 |
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TM85 |
Snarl |
Dark |
Special |
55 |
95% |
15 |
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TR11 |
Psychic |
Psychic |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR12 |
Agility |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
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TR20 |
Substitute |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR26 |
Endure |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR27 |
Sleep Talk |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR29 |
Baton Pass |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
40 |
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TR32 |
Crunch |
Dark |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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TR33 |
Shadow Ball |
Ghost |
Special |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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TR37 |
Taunt |
Dark |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
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TR58 |
Dark Pulse |
Dark |
Special |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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TR68 |
Nasty Plot |
Dark |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TR77 |
Grass Knot |
Grass |
Special |
— |
100% |
20 |
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TR81 |
Foul Play |
Dark |
Physical |
95 |
100% |
15 |
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TR90 |
Play Rough |
Fairy |
Physical |
90 |
90% |
10 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Thievul
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Thievul
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By breeding
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Move |
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Howl |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
40 |
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Knock Off |
Dark |
Physical |
65 |
100% |
20 |
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Quick Guard |
Fighting |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
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Torment |
Dark |
Status |
— |
100% |
15 |
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Thievul in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Thievul in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Thievul
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Thievul
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By tutoring
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Move |
Sw |
Sh |
EP |
Burning Jealousy |
Fire |
Special |
70 |
100% |
5 |
Sw |
Sh |
EP |
Lash Out |
Dark |
Physical |
75 |
100% |
5 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Thievul
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Thievul
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By a prior evolution
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Stage |
Move |
Type |
Cat. |
Pwr. |
Acc. |
PP |
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions. |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Thievul
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Thievul
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Evolution
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Level 18
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Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VIII. |
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For other sprites and images, please see
Thievul images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
Trivia
- Thievul and Nickit both share their category with Vulpix, Ninetales, and the Fennekin evolutionary line. They are all known as the Fox Pokémon.
Origin
Thievul appears to be based on the red fox, possibly borrowing patterns from the cross fox, a variation of the red fox. Its facial features and moustache-like whiskers also bear a resemblance to stereotypical depictions of thieves and burglars, as well as the gentleman thief trope and Zorro. Its front legs resemble gloves, which thieves and burglars would wear. Thievul's relationship with Boltund may also be a reference to fox hunting, where red foxes were hunted by English foxhounds, which Boltund appears to be based on.
Name origin
Thievul may be a combination of thief, evil, and vulpine.
Foxly may be a combination of fox and sly.
In other languages
Language |
Title |
Meaning |
Japanese |
フォクスライ Foxly |
From fox and sly |
French |
Roublenard |
From roublard and renard |
Spanish |
Thievul |
Same as English name |
German |
Gaunux |
From Gauner and Fuchs |
Italian |
Thievul |
Same as English name |
Korean |
폭슬라이 Pokseullai |
Transcription of Japanese name |
Cantonese Chinese |
狐大盜 Wùhdaaihdouh |
From 狐 wùh, 大 daaih, and 大盜 daaihdouh |
Mandarin Chinese |
狐大盜 / 狐大盗 Húdàdào*
猾大狐 Huádàhú* |
From 狐 hú, 大 dà, and 大盜 dàdào
From 狡猾 jiǎohuá, 大 dà, and 狐 hú |
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[hide]More languages |
Thai |
ฟ็อกสไล Foksalai |
Transcription of Japanese name |
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External links
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