Nickit Best Moveset
Effectively invisible in combat. 28 Attack can't damage anything at 50 Speed cooldowns. 40/28/52 bulk collapses on contact. Dark moves fire at near-zero power. The moveset is building toward Thievul's 87 Sp. Atk and 90 Speed where Dark TermStab finally functions.
Nickit was a niche pick at best in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP), rarely seen in standard play. This was Nickit's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran run away with Eviolite, favoring a Hardy nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Nickit best EVs are Attack and Defense
Physical Tank Moveset
- Foul Play
- Lash Out
- Baton Pass
- Night Slash
Nickit Weakness
Nickit's Dark typing leaves it vulnerable to Fighting, Bug, and Fairy. It shrugs off Psychic-type attacks completely. Not too many gaps in the chart, 3 weaknesses to account for.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting, Bug, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ghost, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Psychic |
What is Nickit Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Nickit
Urshifu can KO Nickit with Close Combat (682-802%). Genesect threatens a KO with U-turn (276-324%). Mimikyu's Play Rough also KOs at 267-314%.
 Urshifu FightingDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnseenfist ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Nickit View Urshifu builds →Close Combat 2x682-802%KO Close Combat 2x682-802%KO | ||
 Genesect BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDownload ItemChoice Scarf NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Nickit View Genesect builds →U Turn 2x276-324%KO Extreme Speed105-124%KO | ||
 Mimikyu GhostFairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDisguise ItemRed Card NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Nickit View Mimikyu builds →Play Rough 2x267-314%KO Shadow Sneak29-35% | ||
Evolution
Nickit is the base form in a two-stage line leading to Thievul. Check the evolution method below. A massive partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are quick to hatch. The evolved forms gain up to 210 total stats over Nickit. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Nickit easily with 278 breeding partners from the Ground egg group.
How to Get Nickit
Nickit can't be caught in Legends: Z-A. Transfer Nickit from Sword & Shield and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Nickit in LZA
- Step 1Nickit ✓LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Overworld · Dusty Bowl · Normal Weather. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Thievul
Easy grab on Nickit with high spawn rates across 24 locations in early-game routes. The sorted list below shows the full spread so you can pick the most convenient spot.
Where To Catch Nickit in SwSh
Nickit is your first catch on the way to Nickit. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 3-47 across 42 total spots in the chain.
- Step 1Nickit ✓Route 2Lv.5-7OverworldRate 15%All WeatherRoute 1Lv.3-6OverworldRate 5%All WeatherStony WildernessLv.28-30OverworldRate 5%Heavy FogStony Wilderness - 2Lv.28-30OverworldRate 5%Heavy FogStony Wilderness - 3Lv.28-30OverworldRate 5%Heavy FogGiant's MirrorLv.28-30OverworldRate 4%Normal WeatherDusty BowlLv.42-47OverworldRate 50%Normal WeatherDusty BowlLv.42-47OverworldRate 35%OvercastDusty BowlLv.42-47OverworldRate 35%ThunderstormRoute 2 - High LevelLv.40-43OverworldRate 15%All WeatherDusty BowlLv.42-47OverworldRate 10%RainingDusty BowlLv.42-47OverworldRate 5%Intense Sun
- Step 2Catch or Evolve into ThievulStony WildernessLv.26-28GrassRate 40%Heavy FogBridge FieldLv.26-28GrassRate 28%Normal WeatherBridge FieldLv.26-28GrassRate 25%SnowingBridge FieldLv.26-28GrassRate 23%OvercastBridge FieldLv.26-28GrassRate 20%Intense SunHammerlocke HillsLv.28-30GrassRate 15%OvercastBridge FieldLv.26-28GrassRate 5%Heavy FogRoute 9 - in Outer SpikemuthLv.40-44GrassRate 30%All WeatherRoute 7Lv.37-41OverworldRate 20%All Weatheror evolve from Nickit (Step 1)
Base Stats
You won't find a real weakness in Nickit's stat line. It's well-rounded for the Fox Pokemon, and what it does with that depends on moveset and items. Yields 1 Sp. Def EV, on a fast 800K XP curve.
Aided by the soft pads on its feet, it silently raids the food stores of other Pokémon. It survives off its ill-gotten gains.
Nickit Guide
For a casual playthrough, Nickit works as a placeholder. Dark coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Thievul. That's where the stats start mattering.
Game Availability
Since Sword & Shield, Nickit has been obtainable in 2 games. A Generation 8 debut means a shorter history, but Nickit has appeared steadily across every generation since.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShDebut
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves