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Thievul

Dark
Weakness
  • Bug1.6×
  • Fairy1.6×
  • Fighting1.6×
Resistance
  • Psychic0.39×
  • Dark0.63×
  • Ghost0.63×

Rank

#18

of 1,154

Score

90.5

out of 100

Recommended moveset

The preferred fast and charged moves for this ranking.

Sucker Punch

Fast move

Dark

Night Slash

Charged move

Dark

Icy Wind

Charged move

Ice
Key matchups

Favorable battles this Pokémon is expected to win.

  • Rating
    838
    Opponent rating
    161
    AstonishGhost
    Night ShadeGhost
    Power GemRock
  • Altaria
    DragonFlying
    Win
    Rating
    807
    Dragon BreathDragon
    MoonblastFairy
    FlamethrowerFire
  • Rating
    598
    EmberFire
    Weather Ball (Fire)Fire
    Energy BallGrass
  • Corviknight
    FlyingSteel
    Win
    Rating
    594
    Opponent rating
    405
    Sand AttackGround
    Air CutterFlying
    Iron HeadSteel
  • Win
    Rating
    582
    Opponent rating
    417
    Shadow ClawGhost
    Foul PlayDark
    Drain PunchFighting
Top counters

Unfavorable battles this Pokémon is expected to lose.

  • Tinkaton
    FairySteel
    Loss
    Rating
    248
    Fairy WindFairy
    Gigaton HammerSteel
    BulldozeGround
  • Mimikyu
    GhostFairy
    Loss
    Rating
    378
    Shadow ClawGhost
    Shadow SneakGhost
    Play RoughFairy
  • Loss
    Rating
    456
    Mud ShotGround
    Aqua TailWater
    Stone EdgeRock
  • Loss
    Rating
    458
    Thunder ShockElectric
    Double Iron BashSteel
    Dynamic PunchFighting
  • Cramorant
    FlyingWater
    Loss
    Rating
    492
    PeckFlying
    SurfWater
    FlyFlying
Editor analysis

Thievul has had a strong competitive debut, making the top usage charts at Worlds. This season buffs rival Dark types, which Thievul struggles against, so it may have more competition but it's still riding a wave from its Community Day.

Battle stats
Attack
119.8
Defense
121.9
HP
127
Stat product
1,856
Move usage

How often each move appears in simulated movesets.

Fast moves

  • Sucker Punch57,069 uses
  • Snarl39,842 uses
  • Quick Attack37,861 uses

Charged moves

  • Night Slash70,033 uses
  • Icy Wind44,126 uses
  • Play Rough20,456 uses
Rankings1,500 CP
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