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Nickit in Pokémon Sword & Shield

Galar Pokédex #29 • Fox Pokémon

Nickit in the National Pokédex

Pokédex entries

Sword

Aided by the soft pads on its feet, it silently raids the food stores of other Pokémon. It survives off its ill-gotten gains.

Shield

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.

Pokémon details

Type

Dark

Category

Fox Pokémon

Height

0.6 m (2'00")

Weight

8.9 kg (19.6 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0827

Pokédex

Galar #29

Nickit in Other Games

National Dex page

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

40

190

284

Attack

28

54

170

Defense

28

54

170

Sp. Atk

47

89

212

Sp. Def

52

98

223

Speed

50

94

218

Total

245

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Type-only matchups for Nickit, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Weak to

Resists

Immune to

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Galar #29
EV yield
1 SpD
Catch rate
255
Base Exp.
49

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
15 cycles

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Nickit

Nickit

Galar #29

Level 18

Thievul

Thievul

Galar #30

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
Shield
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 1

Wild Pokémon

Overworld3-65%

-

Route 2

Main Area

Overworld5-715%

-

Route 2

Lakeside

Overworld40-4315%

-

Dusty Bowl

Wild Pokémon

Overworld42-4750%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Normal Weather

Dusty Bowl

Wild Pokémon

Overworld6050%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Normal Weather

Dusty Bowl

Wild Pokémon

Overworld42-4735%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Overcast

Dusty Bowl

Wild Pokémon

Overworld6035%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Overcast

Dusty Bowl

Wild Pokémon

Overworld42-4710%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Raining

Dusty Bowl

Wild Pokémon

Overworld6010%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Raining

Dusty Bowl

Wild Pokémon

Overworld42-4735%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Thunderstorm

Dusty Bowl

Wild Pokémon

Overworld6035%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Thunderstorm

Dusty Bowl

Wild Pokémon

Overworld42-475%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Intense Sun

Dusty Bowl

Wild Pokémon

Overworld605%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Intense Sun

Giant's Mirror

Main Area

Overworld28-304%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Normal Weather

Giant's Mirror

Main Area

Overworld604%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Normal Weather

Stony Wilderness

Main Area

Overworld605%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Become Champion to unlock base Wild Area fog, Fog

Stony Wilderness

Area 2

Overworld605%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Become Champion to unlock base Wild Area fog, Fog

Stony Wilderness

Area 3

Overworld605%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Become Champion to unlock base Wild Area fog, Fog

Bridge Field

Max Raid Battles — pool 36 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2035%

Permanent pool 36, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Dusty Bowl

Max Raid Battles — pool 36 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2035%

Permanent pool 36, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Giant's Mirror

Max Raid Battles — pool 36 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2035%

Permanent pool 36, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Bridge Field

Max Raid Battles — pool 63 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2035%

Permanent pool 63, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Stony Wilderness

Max Raid Battles — pool 63 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2035%

Permanent pool 63, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

West Lake Axewell

Max Raid Battles — pool 63 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2035%

Permanent pool 63, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Giant's Mirror

Max Raid Battles — pool 69 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2035%

Permanent pool 69, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Dusty Bowl

Max Raid Battles — pool 88 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2035%

Permanent pool 88, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Sword
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 1

Wild Pokémon

Overworld3-65%

-

Route 2

Main Area

Overworld5-715%

-

Route 2

Lakeside

Overworld40-4315%

-

Dusty Bowl

Wild Pokémon

Overworld42-4750%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Normal Weather

Dusty Bowl

Wild Pokémon

Overworld6050%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Normal Weather

Dusty Bowl

Wild Pokémon

Overworld42-4735%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Overcast

Dusty Bowl

Wild Pokémon

Overworld6035%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Overcast

Dusty Bowl

Wild Pokémon

Overworld42-4710%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Raining

Dusty Bowl

Wild Pokémon

Overworld6010%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Raining

Dusty Bowl

Wild Pokémon

Overworld42-4735%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Thunderstorm

Dusty Bowl

Wild Pokémon

Overworld6035%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Thunderstorm

Dusty Bowl

Wild Pokémon

Overworld42-475%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Intense Sun

Dusty Bowl

Wild Pokémon

Overworld605%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Intense Sun

Giant's Mirror

Main Area

Overworld28-304%

Before the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle, Normal Weather

Giant's Mirror

Main Area

Overworld604%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Normal Weather

Stony Wilderness

Main Area

Overworld605%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Become Champion to unlock base Wild Area fog, Fog

Stony Wilderness

Area 2

Overworld605%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Become Champion to unlock base Wild Area fog, Fog

Stony Wilderness

Area 3

Overworld605%

After the Darkest Day and Eternatus battle; ordinary Wild Area level scaling to 60, Become Champion to unlock base Wild Area fog, Fog

Bridge Field

Max Raid Battles — pool 36 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2035%

Permanent pool 36, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Dusty Bowl

Max Raid Battles — pool 36 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2035%

Permanent pool 36, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Giant's Mirror

Max Raid Battles — pool 36 (common beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2035%

Permanent pool 36, common beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Bridge Field

Max Raid Battles — pool 63 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2035%

Permanent pool 63, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Stony Wilderness

Max Raid Battles — pool 63 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2035%

Permanent pool 63, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

West Lake Axewell

Max Raid Battles — pool 63 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2035%

Permanent pool 63, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Giant's Mirror

Max Raid Battles — pool 69 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2035%

Permanent pool 69, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Dusty Bowl

Max Raid Battles — pool 88 (rare beam)

Max Raid Battle15-2035%

Permanent pool 88, rare beam; listed percentage is conditional on this selected pool and rank; Wild Area News can override the permanent table, 1-star Max Raid Battle; rank availability depends on Gym Badges and the host

Listed levels describe learning by leveling up. The Move Reminder can also teach available level-up moves regardless of the current level.
Class
StartTail Whip

The user wags its tail cutely, making opposing Pokémon less wary and lowering their Defense stats.

Normal-10030
StartQuick Attack

The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first.

Normal4010030
4Beat Up

The user gets all party Pokémon to attack the target. The more party Pokémon, the greater the number of attacks.

Dark-10010
8Hone Claws

The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.

Dark--15
12Snarl

The user yells as if it’s ranting about something, which lowers the Sp. Atk stats of opposing Pokémon.

Dark559515
16Assurance

If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack’s power is doubled.

Dark6010010
20Nasty Plot

The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

Dark--20
24Sucker Punch

This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack.

Dark701005
28Night Slash

The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily.

Dark7010015
32Tail Slap

The user attacks by striking the target with its hard tail. It hits the target two to five times in a row.

Normal258510
36Foul Play

The user turns the target’s power against it. The higher the target’s Attack stat, the greater the damage it deals.

Dark9510015

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Technical Records in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Class
TM15Dig

The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn.

Ground8010010
TM16Screech

An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target’s Defense stat.

Normal-8540
TM21Rest

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

Psychic--10
TM23Thief

The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item.

Dark6010025
TM24Snore

This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal5010015
TM25Protect

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM31Attract

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

Normal-10015
TM37Beat Up

The user gets all party Pokémon to attack the target. The more party Pokémon, the greater the number of attacks.

Dark-10010
TM39Facade

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

Normal7010020
TM40Swift

Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.

Normal60-20
TM47Fake Tears

The user feigns crying to fluster the target, harshly lowering its Sp. Def stat.

Dark-10020
TM53Mud Shot

The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat.

Ground559515
TM58Assurance

If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack’s power is doubled.

Dark6010010
TM76Round

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

Normal6010015
TM84Tail Slap

The user attacks by striking the target with its hard tail. It hits the target two to five times in a row.

Normal258510
TM85Snarl

The user yells as if it’s ranting about something, which lowers the Sp. Atk stats of opposing Pokémon.

Dark559515
TR12Agility

The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.

Psychic--30
TR20Substitute

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy.

Normal--10
TR26Endure

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TR27Sleep Talk

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

Normal--10
TR29Baton Pass

The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting and passes along any stat changes.

Normal--40
TR37Taunt

The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

Dark-10020
TR68Nasty Plot

The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

Dark--20
TR81Foul Play

The user turns the target’s power against it. The higher the target’s Attack stat, the greater the damage it deals.

Dark9510015
TR90Play Rough

The user plays rough with the target and attacks it. This may also lower the target’s Attack stat.

Fairy909010

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Lash Out

The user lashes out to vent its frustration toward the target. If the user’s stats were lowered during this turn, the power of this move is doubled.

Dark751005

Moves acquired through eligible breeding. Sword/Shield also supports same-species Nursery sharing with an empty recipient move slot.
Class
Howl

The user howls loudly to raise the spirit of itself and allies. This raises their Attack stats.

Normal--40
Knock Off

The user slaps down the target’s held item, and that item can’t be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item.

Dark6510020
Quick Guard

The user protects itself and its allies from priority moves.

Fighting--15
Torment

The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.

Dark-10015

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Run Away

Ability Slot 1

Enables a sure getaway from wild Pokémon.

Ensures success fleeing from wild battles.

Unburden

Ability Slot 2

Boosts the Speed stat if the Pokémon’s held item is used or lost.

Doubles Speed upon using or losing a held item.

Stakeout(Hidden Ability)

Doubles the damage dealt to the target’s replacement if the target switches out.

This Pokémon's moves have double power against Pokémon that switched in this turn.

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