Thievul Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Thievul in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Thievul
Thievul is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Dark typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 43.625 DPS.
Thievul can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Thievul is weak to Bug, Fairy, Fighting -type attacks. Avoid using Psychic, Dark, Ghost-type moves as Thievul resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Thievul is Mega Blaziken (43.625 DPS), Mega Lucario (43.000 DPS), and Shadow Blaziken (37.625 DPS).
Catching Thievul: After defeating Thievul, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1184 and 1251 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1473-1556 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Thievul from raids will have exactly 1251 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Thievul?
The best counter for Thievul is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 43.625 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (43.000 DPS) and Shadow Blaziken (37.625 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Thievul?
Thievul can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Thievul weak to?
Thievul is weak to Bug, Fairy, Fighting-type attacks. It resists Psychic, Dark, Ghost-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Thievul be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Thievul's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Thievul from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Thievul from raids will have 1251 CP at level 20, or 1556 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1184. If you see 1251 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Thievul worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Thievul is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Thievul?
For the best moveset for Thievul itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Thievul stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Thievul without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Thievul can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Pheromosa (35.833 DPS) and Kartana (32.571 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Thievul in raids?
Weather boost information for Thievul is not currently available. Dark-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.