thievul

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Thievul is a Dark-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VIII.

Type: Dark

Abilities:

Run Away: Ensures escape from wild battles.
Unburden: Doubles the Pokémon's Speed stat if it loses its held item.
Stakeout (Hidden Ability): Deals double damage to opponents that have switched in during the same turn.

Physical Characteristics:

Thievul is a fox-like Pokémon with a sleek, slender body.
It has predominantly reddish-brown fur with black markings around its eyes, resembling a mask.
Features a long, bushy tail with a white tip.
Its face is characterized by long, pointed ears and sharp eyes that give it a cunning appearance.

Behavior and Habitat:

Thievul is known for its cunning and stealthy nature.
It often resides in forests and woodlands, where it can use the dense foliage to its advantage for sneaking up on prey.
Known to be a nocturnal Pokémon, it is most active at night.
It marks its territory by leaving distinctive claw marks on trees.

In Battle:

Thievul is a versatile and strategic Pokémon in battles.
It excels at speed and can effectively utilize its abilities to outmaneuver opponents.
Notable moves include "Night Slash," "Thief," and "Knock Off," which take advantage of its Dark typing.
Strong against Psychic and Ghost types, but vulnerable to Fighting, Bug, and Fairy types.

Evolution:

Interesting Facts:

Thievul's mask-like markings and thieving nature are inspired by the classic image of a "bandit."
Its name is a combination of "thief" and "devious," reflecting its sly characteristics.
The Pokémon uses its bushy tail and speed to escape after picking its targets' pockets.
Thievul's keen sense of smell helps it track down and remember the scent of each Pokémon it encounters.

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Front Shiny

Back Shiny

Nickit - 827

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Thievul - 828

Min. Lvl 18

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Sword: It secretly marks potential targets with a scent. By following the scent, it stalks its targets and steals from them when they least expect it.
Shield: With a lithe body and sharp claws, it goes around stealing food and eggs. Boltund is its natural enemy.