Thievul Pokémon Shield: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Thievul in Pokémon Shield. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 54 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Shield
GalarThievul Pokemon Shield Pokedex Entry
With a lithe body and sharp claws, it goes around stealing food and eggs. Boltund is its natural enemy.
Pokemon Shield Thievul Sprites
Primary
ShinyPokémon Shield Thievul Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Thievul via various methods in Pokémon Shield.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| thief | — | — |
| tail whip | — | Lv. 1 |
| quick attack | — | Lv. 1 |
| thief | — | Lv. 1 |
| beat up | — | Lv. 1 |
| hone claws | — | Lv. 1 |
| snarl | — | Lv. 12 |
| assurance | — | Lv. 16 |
| nasty plot | — | Lv. 22 |
| sucker punch | — | Lv. 28 |
| night slash | — | Lv. 34 |
| tail slap | — | Lv. 40 |
| foul play | — | Lv. 46 |
| parting shot | — | Lv. 52 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Shield Thievul Locations
Thievul can be caught in 6 locations across Pokémon Shield, including Stony Wilderness, Galar Route 9, and Bridge Field. The most reliable spawn is at Stony Wilderness, where you'll find it between Lv. 26 and 28 by grass with a 40% encounter rate.
Galar Route 7
1 encounter- grassLv. 37-41Visible encounters20%Frequent
Galar Route 9
2 encounters- grassLv. 40-44Hidden encounters30%Frequent
- curryLv. 40-44Curry encounters20.87%Frequent
South Lake Miloch
1 encounter- wandererLv. 65WanderersSouth of the north-east grass field (After becoming Champion)×1Fixed spot
Bridge Field
1 encounter- grassLv. 26-28Hidden encounters28%23%25%20%5%
Stony Wilderness
1 encounter- grassLv. 26-28Hidden encounters40%
Hammerlocke Hills
1 encounter- grassLv. 28-30Hidden encounters15%