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Pokemon Sword and Shield Nickit

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.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Nickit
Regular
Shiny
Nickit Galar Pokedex ID: 29

List of Nickit Max IV Stats in Pokemon SW SH.

Stat Amount Bar Graph
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 AwayNormal
UnburdenNormal
StakeoutHidden

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.

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.

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Level 18
Thievul
Pokemon CP Atk Def Sp Atk Sp Def Hp Spd
Nickit
245282847524050
Thievul
455585887927090

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)

Pokemon Location Weather 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)

Pokemon Location Weather 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
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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.

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

What pokemon is Nickit Strong Against?

Pokemon Type 1 Type 2 CP
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Pokemon SW and SH Nickit Moves List

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

Nickit can learn the type move at level . This move Bolded Pow numbers are adjusted for this pokemon's Dark type +50% STAB damage.

Nickit Level Up Moves

Lvl Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
01[] Quick Attack
01[] Tail Whip
04[] Beat Up
08[] Hone Claws
12[] Snarl
16[] Assurance
20[] Nasty Plot
24[] Sucker Punch
28[] Night Slash
32[] Tail Slap
36[] Foul Play

TM Moves Nickit can learn

TM Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
TM15DigPhysical8010010Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
TM16ScreechStatus8540Sharply lowers opponent's Defense.
TM21RestStatus10User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM23ThiefPhysical9010025Also steals opponent's held item.
TM24SnoreSpecial5010015Can only be used if asleep. May cause flinching.
TM25ProtectStatus10Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM31AttractStatus10015If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM37Beat UpPhysical10030Each Pokémon in your party attacks.
TM39FacadePhysical7010020Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM40SwiftSpecial6020Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM47Fake TearsStatus10020Sharply lowers opponent's Special Defense.
TM53Mud ShotSpecial559515Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM58AssurancePhysical9010010Power doubles if opponent already took damage in the same turn.
TM76RoundSpecial6010015Power increases if teammates use it in the same turn.
TM84Tail SlapPhysical258510Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
TM85SnarlSpecial82.59515Lowers opponent's Special Attack.

Nickit TR Moves

TR Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
TR12AgilityStatus30Sharply raises user's Speed.
TR20SubstituteStatus10Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TR26EndureStatus10Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TR27Sleep TalkStatus10User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TR29Baton PassStatus40User switches out and gives stat changes to the incoming Pokémon.
TR37TauntStatus10020Opponent can only use moves that attack.
TR68Nasty PlotStatus20Sharply raises user's Special Attack.
TR81Foul PlayPhysical142.510015Uses the opponent's Attack stat.
TR90Play RoughPhysical909010May lower opponent's Attack.

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