Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- VII (Alola)
- Color
- White
- Shape
- Tentacles
- Habitat
- Unknown
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Capture Rate
- 45 (17.6%)
- Gender Ratio
- Genderless
- Egg Groups
- No Eggs
- Hatch Counter
- 120 cycles (~30,976 steps)
- Base Experience
- 257
- EV Yield
- 3 SpD
- Height
- 1.2 m (3'11")
- Weight
- 55.5 kg (122.4 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Rock/Poison dual typing.
Raises this Pokémon's highest stat by one stage when it faints another Pokémon.
Generation VII
One of several mysterious Ultra Beasts. People on the street report observing those infested by it suddenly becoming violent.
One of the Ultra Beasts. It’s unclear whether or not this Pokémon is sentient, but sometimes it can be observed behaving like a young girl.
A life-form from another world, it was dubbed a UB and is thought to produce a strong neurotoxin.
It appeared in this world from an Ultra Wormhole. Nihilego appears to be a parasite that lives by feeding on people and Pokémon.
Level Up
18 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pound | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Wrap | nor | P | 15 | 90% | 20 |
| 5 | AcidSTAB | poi | S | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 10 | Tickle | nor | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| 20 | Clear SmogSTAB | poi | S | 50 | — | 15 |
| 25 | Guard Split | psy | N | — | — | 10 |
| 25 | Power Split | psy | N | — | — | 10 |
| 30 | VenoshockSTAB | poi | S | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| 31 | Safeguard | nor | N | — | — | 25 |
| 35 | Headbutt | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| 40 | Toxic Spikes | poi | N | — | — | 20 |
| 47 | Acid SpraySTAB | poi | S | 40 | 100% | 20 |
| 50 | Power GemSTAB | roc | S | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| 53 | Venom Drench | poi | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| 59 | Stealth Rock | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
| 60 | Mirror Coat | psy | S | — | 100% | 20 |
| 67 | Wonder Room | psy | N | — | — | 10 |
| 73 | Head SmashSTAB | roc | P | 150 | 80% | 5 |
TM / HM
39 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ally Switch | psy | N | — | — | 15 |
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Brutal Swing | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Cross PoisonSTAB | poi | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Dazzling Gleam | fai | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Foul Play | dar | P | 95 | 100% | 15 |
| Grass Knot | gra | S | — | 100% | 20 |
| Gunk ShotSTAB | poi | P | 120 | 80% | 5 |
| Hex | gho | S | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| Iron Head | ste | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Light Screen | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| Poison JabSTAB | poi | P | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| Power GemSTAB | roc | S | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Psychic | psy | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Psyshock | psy | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rock SlideSTAB | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| Rock TombSTAB | roc | P | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| Round | nor | S | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| Safeguard | nor | N | — | — | 25 |
| Sandstorm | roc | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sludge BombSTAB | poi | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Sludge WaveSTAB | poi | S | 95 | 100% | 10 |
| Snore | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Stealth Rock | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Thunder | ele | S | 110 | 70% | 10 |
| Thunder Wave | ele | N | — | 90% | 20 |
| Thunderbolt | ele | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Toxic Spikes | poi | N | — | — | 20 |
| Trick Room | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Venom Drench | poi | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| VenoshockSTAB | poi | S | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| Wonder Room | psy | N | — | — | 10 |
| Zen Headbutt | psy | P | 80 | 90% | 15 |
Move Tutor
10 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ally Switch | psy | N | — | — | 15 |
| Corrosive Gas | poi | N | — | 100% | 40 |
| Foul Play | dar | P | 95 | 100% | 15 |
| Gunk ShotSTAB | poi | P | 120 | 80% | 5 |
| Iron Head | ste | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Meteor BeamSTAB | roc | S | 120 | 90% | 10 |
| Snore | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Stealth Rock | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
| Wonder Room | psy | N | — | — | 10 |
| Zen Headbutt | psy | P | 80 | 90% | 15 |
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Nihilego
Damage Calculator
Calculate damage output and defensive matchups
Team Builder
Build teams around this Pokemon
EV Optimizer
Optimize EV spreads for competitive play
Coverage Solver
Find the best type coverage moves
Where To Catch
Find encounter locations across games
Stat Calculator
Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature
About Nihilego
Nihilego is a Rock and Poison-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 7 (Alola). One of several mysterious Ultra Beasts. People on the street report observing those infested by it suddenly becoming violent. Nihilego stands 1.2 m (3'11") tall and weighs 55.5 kg (122.4 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.
Nihilego Base Stats
Nihilego has a base stat total of 570, which is very high, making it a strong choice for competitive play. Its highest stat is Sp. Def at 131 (excellent), while its lowest is Defense at 47 (below average). Nihilego serves as a bulky special attacker. Nihilego is fast with a base Speed of 103.
Nihilego Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Rock and Poison-type, Nihilego is weak to Water, Ground (4x), Psychic, Steel-type moves, resists Normal, Fire, Poison (¼x), Flying, Bug, Fairy-type attacks. This gives Nihilego 4 weaknesses, 6 resistances, and 0 immunities.
Nihilego Abilities
Nihilego's abilities include Beast Boost. Beast Boost raises this Pokémon's highest stat by one stage when it faints another Pokémon.
Nihilego Moves & Learnset
Nihilego can learn 67 moves in Generation 8, including 18 by leveling up, 39 via TM/HM, and 10 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Head Smash (Rock, 150 power), Gunk Shot (Poison, 120 power), Meteor Beam (Rock, 120 power), Sludge Wave (Poison, 95 power). For coverage, Nihilego can learn Thunder (Electric), Foul Play (Dark), Psychic (Psychic).
Training Nihilego
With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Nihilego can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Nihilego yields 3 Sp. Defense EVs. It has a slow growth rate and requires approximately 30,976 steps to hatch from an Egg.
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Nihilego. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Nihilego, or use the team builder to see how Nihilego fits into your squad.
