Nickit
Nickit is a Dark type Pokémon introduced in Generation 8.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0827 |
|---|---|
| Type | Dark |
| Species | Fox Pokémon |
| Height | 0.6 m (2′00″) |
| Weight | 8.9 kg (19.6 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Run Away 2. Unburden Stakeout (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0029 (Sword/Shield) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 Sp. Def |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 49 |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Field |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 15 (3,599–3,855 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 40 | 190 | 284 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 28 | 54 | 170 | |
| Defense | 28 | 54 | 170 | |
| Sp. Atk | 47 | 89 | 212 | |
| Sp. Def | 52 | 98 | 223 | |
| Speed | 50 | 94 | 218 | |
| Total | 245 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
| Sword | 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 | 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. |
Moves learned by Nickit
Moves learnt by level up
Nickit does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Nickit does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Nickit cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Nickit learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quick Attack | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Tail Whip | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 4 | Beat Up | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 8 | Hone Claws | Dark | — | — | |
| 12 | Snarl | Dark | 55 | 95 | |
| 16 | Assurance | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 20 | Nasty Plot | Dark | — | — | |
| 24 | Sucker Punch | Dark | 70 | 100 | |
| 28 | Night Slash | Dark | 70 | 100 | |
| 32 | Tail Slap | Normal | 25 | 85 | |
| 36 | Foul Play | Dark | 95 | 100 |
Egg moves
Nickit learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Nickit gen 8 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howl | Normal | — | — | |
| Knock Off | Dark | 65 | 100 | |
| Quick Guard | Fighting | — | — | |
| Torment | Dark | — | 100 |
Move Tutor moves
Nickit can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):
Moves learnt by TM
Nickit is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
| 16 | Screech | Normal | — | 85 | |
| 21 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 23 | Thief | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 24 | Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
| 25 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 31 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 37 | Beat Up | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 39 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 40 | Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
| 47 | Fake Tears | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 53 | Mud Shot | Ground | 55 | 95 | |
| 58 | Assurance | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 76 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
| 84 | Tail Slap | Normal | 25 | 85 | |
| 85 | Snarl | Dark | 55 | 95 |
Moves learnt by TR
Nickit is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
Nickit sprites
Where to find Nickit
| Sword Shield |
Route 1, 2, Dusty Bowl, Giant's Mirror, Stony Wilderness |
|---|---|
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Nickit questions
Other languages
| English | Nickit |
|---|---|
| Japanese | クスネ (Kusune) |
| German | Kleptifux |
| French | Goupilou |
| Italian | Nickit |
| Spanish | Nickit |
| Korean | 훔처우 (humcheou) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 狡小狐 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 偷兒狐 |
| English |
Fox Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | きつねポケモン |
| German | Fuchs-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Renard |
| Italian | Pokémon Volpe |
| Spanish | Pokémon Zorro |
| Korean | 여우포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 狐狸宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 狐狸寶可夢 |
Name origin
- nick
- slang for ‘steal’
- kit
- a baby fox

