How To Get Nickit and Thievul in Pokemon GO

Dive into the Pokémon GO Deep Depths event and snag Nickit and Thievul! This guide shows you how to add these mischievous Pokémon to your collection.

Catching Nickit in Pokémon GO

Nickit is an uncommon wild encounter during the Deep Depths event. Keep a close eye on your in-game radar (bottom right) to spot and catch this Dark-type Pokémon.

Hatching Nickit from Eggs

7km Eggs have a chance to hatch Nickit during the Deep Depths event. Bonus: Egg hatch distances are halved during the event!

Nickit from Field Research

Complete the Deep Depths event Field Research task, "Defeat two Team Go Rocket Grunts," to encounter Nickit. Alternatively, the Deep Depths Premium Timed Research Ticket ($1.99) guarantees two Nickit encounters.

Getting Thievul in Pokémon GO

Thievul isn't found in the wild. Evolve your Nickit by collecting 50 Nickit Candy. Use Pinap Berries to maximize your candy yield from each catch. Set a Pokédex alert to get notified when Nickit appears nearby.

Deep Depths Event Duration

The Deep Depths event runs from March 19th to March 24th, 2025, at 8:00 PM local time. Make the most of the weekend to catch Nickit and evolve it into Thievul! Use Incense to boost your encounter rate.

Ready to complete your Pokédex? This guide has you covered. For more Pokémon GO content, check out our complete Ditto disguise list for March 2025.

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