Nickit, the Dark-type Pokémon from the Galar region, has finally made its debut in Pokémon Go as part of the Deep Depths event in March 2025. Its evolution line includes Thievul, which you can obtain with enough Candy. Here’s everything you need to know about catching Nickit and evolving it into Thievul.

How to Catch Nickit in Pokémon Go

During the Deep Depths event, Nickit can be encountered in several ways:

• In the Wild: Nickit spawns are uncommon but can be found by exploring the wild. Keep an eye on the Nearby feature at the bottom-right corner of your map screen for any wild Nickit spawns near you.
• Hatching 7 km Eggs: Although possible, this is the least reliable method, even with the event’s half-distance bonus.
• Event Field Research: Complete the task "Defeat two Team Go Rocket Grunts" to earn a Nickit encounter.

Can Nickit Be Shiny?

Sadly, Nickit can’t be shiny Pokemon Go when he appears first in the game. Niantic generally does not include shiny forms of newly launched Pokemon within the Pokemon’s first few kiddy releases, implying it would take a substantial amount of time before shiny Nickit is accessible. 

The Deep Depths event offers various ways to encounter Nickit, but if you’re looking for the most consistent method, completing event-specific research tasks is your best bet. Whether you’re exploring the wild or completing research tasks.