Pokemon Sword and Shield Nickit | Locations, Moves, Weaknesses

Pokemon Sword and Shield Nickit is a Dark Type, which makes it weak against Fighting, Bug, Fairy type moves. You can find and catch Nickit in Route 1 with a 5% chance to appear during All Weather weather. The Max IV Stats of Nickit are 40 HP, 28 Attack, 47 SP Attack, 28 Defense, 52 SP Defense, and 50 Speed.

Regular

Shiny

Nickit Galar Pokedex ID: 29

Dark

Weight
19.6lbs 8.9kg

Category

Height
2'00" 0.6m

Exp Group
Field

Egg Steps
3,840

Hatch Cycle
15

Ev Yield
1 Sp. Defense Point(s)

Exp Group
Fast

Gender
♂ 50.2% ♀ 49.8%

List of Nickit Max IV Stats in Pokemon SW SH.

Total	245
HP	40
Attack	28
Defense	28
Special Attack	47
Special Defense	52
Speed	50

Based on this pokemon's stats we consider the best nature for Nickit to have is Calm, this will increase it's Sp. Def and decrease it's Attack stats.

Nickit Abilities

Ability	Type	Effect
Run Away	Normal	Enables a sure getaway from wild Pokémon.
Unburden	Normal	Boosts the Speed stat if the Pokémon’s held item is used or lost.
Stakeout	Hidden	Doubles the damage dealt to the target’s replacement if the target switches out.

Sword Pokedex Entry
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 Pokedex Entry
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.

Pokedex

Pokemon Sword and Shield Nickit Evolutions

How do i evolve Nickit in Pokemon Sword and Shield?

Pokemon Sword and Shield Nickit evolves into Thievul when you reach Level 18.

Nickit

Level 18

Thievul

Pokemon	CP	Atk	Def	Sp Atk	Sp Def	Hp	Spd
Nickit	245	28	28	47	52	40	50
Thievul	455	58	58	87	92	70	90

Evolution Chart

Nickit Locations in Pokemon Sword and Shield

Where do i find and how to get Nickit?

A popular spawn location you can find Nickit is in the Route 1 area with a 5% chance to spawn during All weather.

Overworld Spawns (Visible in-game)

Location	Spawn	Lvl
Route 1	5%	3 - 6
Route 2 - Lakeside	15%	40 - 43
Route 2	15%	5 - 7
Dusty Bowl	50%	42 - 47
Dusty Bowl	35%	42 - 47
Dusty Bowl	10%	42 - 47
Dusty Bowl	35%	42 - 47
Dusty Bowl	5%	42 - 47
Giant's Mirror	4%	28 - 30
Giant's Mirror - Area 2	50%	42 - 47
Giant's Mirror - Area 2	35%	42 - 47
Giant's Mirror - Area 2	10%	42 - 47
Giant's Mirror - Area 2	35%	42 - 47
Giant's Mirror - Area 2	5%	42 - 47
Stony Wilderness - Area 2	5%	28 - 30
Stony Wilderness - Area 3	5%	28 - 30
Stony Wilderness	5%	28 - 30
Route 7	20%	37 - 41

Non Overworld Spawns (NOT Visible - Randomly found in tall grass)

Location	Spawn	Lvl
Route 9 - Outer Spikemuth	30%	40 - 44
Bridge Field	28%	26 - 28
Bridge Field	23%	26 - 28
Bridge Field	20%	26 - 28
Bridge Field	25%	26 - 28
Bridge Field	5%	26 - 28
Hammerlocke Hills	15%	28 - 30
Stony Wilderness	40%	26 - 28

Weather Guide

Pokemon Sword and Shield Nickit Raids

Where do i find Nickit Raids?

You can find Nickit raids in the following locations: Bridge Field, Dusty Bowl, Giant's Mirror, Stony Wilderness, West Lake Axewell.

You can Click/Tap the links below to view where to find Nickit Raid Spawn Locations in Pokemon Sw and Sh.

2-Star Nickit
Lv. 25-30
Gender: Random
Ability: Hidden
Selection Probabilities:
1-Star Desired: 35%
Drops:
100% TR32 Crunch
80% Mago Berry
80% Pomeg Berry
25% Big Nugget
25% Nugget
25% Rare Bone
25% Rare Candy
Bonus Drops:
5% Exp. Candy S
1% Dynamax Candy
1% Exp. Candy M

2-Star Nickit
Lv. 25-30
Gender: Random
Ability: Hidden
Selection Probabilities:
1-Star Desired: 35%
Drops:
100% TR93 Darkest Lariat
100% TR95 Throat Chop
80% Tamato Berry
80% Wiki Berry
25% Nugget
25% Rare Bone
25% Rare Candy
Bonus Drops:
7% Exp. Candy S
2% Dynamax Candy
2% Exp. Candy M

2-Star Nickit
Lv. 25-30
Gender: Random
Ability: Hidden
Selection Probabilities:
1-Star Desired: 35%
Drops:
100% TR32 Crunch
80% Mago Berry
80% Pomeg Berry
25% Big Nugget
25% Nugget
25% Rare Bone
25% Rare Candy
Bonus Drops:
7% Exp. Candy S
2% Dynamax Candy
2% Exp. Candy M

2-Star Nickit
Lv. 25-30
Gender: Random
Ability: Hidden
Selection Probabilities:
1-Star Desired: 35%
Drops:
100% TR93 Darkest Lariat
100% TR95 Throat Chop
80% Tamato Berry
80% Wiki Berry
25% Nugget
25% Rare Bone
25% Rare Candy
Bonus Drops:
7% Exp. Candy S
2% Dynamax Candy
2% Exp. Candy M

Pokemon Sword and Shield Nickit Weakness

Nickit is a Dark Type pokemon. This will cause it to take More Damage from Fighting, Bug, Fairy Type Moves and will take Less Damage from Ghost, Dark, Psychic type moves.

Damage	Types
4.0x Damage
2.0x Damage	Fighting Bug Fairy
0.5x Damage	Ghost Dark
0.25x Damage
Immune to Damage	Psychic

What pokemon is Nickit Weak Against?

Pokemon	Type 1	Type 2	CP
Togekiss	Fairy	Flying	545
Golisopod	Bug	Water	530
Sylveon	Fairy		525
Lucario	Fighting	Steel	525
Gardevoir	Psychic	Fairy	518

What pokemon is Nickit Strong Against?

Pokemon	Type 1	Type 2	CP
Tyranitar	Rock	Dark	600
Hydreigon	Dark	Dragon	600
Dusknoir	Ghost		525
Espeon	Psychic		525
Umbreon	Dark		525

View Type Chart

Pokemon SW and SH Nickit Moves List

What moves can Nickit learn from TMs, TRs, and Leveling?

Nickit can learn the dark type move Foul Play at level 36. This Physical move Uses the opponent's Attack stat. Bolded Pow numbers are adjusted for this pokemon's Dark type +50% STAB damage.

Level Up Moves
(Learned)
TM Moves
(Reusable Item)
TR Moves
(One Time Use Item)

Nickit Level Up Moves

Lvl	Move	Class	Pow	Acc	PP	Effect
01	Quick Attack	Physical	40	100	30	User attacks first.
01	Tail Whip	Status	—	100	30	Lowers opponent's Defense.
04	Beat Up	Physical	—	100	30	Each Pokémon in your party attacks.
08	Hone Claws	Status	—	—	15	Raises user's Attack and Accuracy.
12	Snarl	Special	82.5	95	15	Lowers opponent's Special Attack.
16	Assurance	Physical	90	100	10	Power doubles if opponent already took damage in the same turn.
20	Nasty Plot	Status	—	—	20	Sharply raises user's Special Attack.
24	Sucker Punch	Physical	105	100	5	User attacks first, but only works if opponent is readying an attack.
28	Night Slash	Physical	105	100	15	High critical hit ratio.
32	Tail Slap	Physical	25	85	10	Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
36	Foul Play	Physical	142.5	100	15	Uses the opponent's Attack stat.

TM Moves Nickit can learn

TM	Move	Class	Pow	Acc	PP	Effect
TM15	Dig	Physical	80	100	10	Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
TM16	Screech	Status	—	85	40	Sharply lowers opponent's Defense.
TM21	Rest	Status	—	—	10	User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM23	Thief	Physical	90	100	25	Also steals opponent's held item.
TM24	Snore	Special	50	100	15	Can only be used if asleep. May cause flinching.
TM25	Protect	Status	—	—	10	Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM31	Attract	Status	—	100	15	If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM37	Beat Up	Physical	—	100	30	Each Pokémon in your party attacks.
TM39	Facade	Physical	70	100	20	Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM40	Swift	Special	60	—	20	Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM47	Fake Tears	Status	—	100	20	Sharply lowers opponent's Special Defense.
TM53	Mud Shot	Special	55	95	15	Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM58	Assurance	Physical	90	100	10	Power doubles if opponent already took damage in the same turn.
TM76	Round	Special	60	100	15	Power increases if teammates use it in the same turn.
TM84	Tail Slap	Physical	25	85	10	Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
TM85	Snarl	Special	82.5	95	15	Lowers opponent's Special Attack.

Nickit TR Moves

TR	Move	Class	Pow	Acc	PP	Effect
TR12	Agility	Status	—	—	30	Sharply raises user's Speed.
TR20	Substitute	Status	—	—	10	Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TR26	Endure	Status	—	—	10	Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TR27	Sleep Talk	Status	—	—	10	User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TR29	Baton Pass	Status	—	—	40	User switches out and gives stat changes to the incoming Pokémon.
TR37	Taunt	Status	—	100	20	Opponent can only use moves that attack.
TR68	Nasty Plot	Status	—	—	20	Sharply raises user's Special Attack.
TR81	Foul Play	Physical	142.5	100	15	Uses the opponent's Attack stat.
TR90	Play Rough	Physical	90	90	10	May lower opponent's Attack.

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