Its strongest point is Sp. Def — higher than 98% of species. On the other hand, Defense — lower than 81% of species. It does not evolve: it does not come from anything and does not change into anything. In defense it has 4 weaknesses and 6 resistances at its disposal. Watch out for the Ground type — damage from it is quadrupled. It cannot breed — it has no Egg Group, so you will not get it from breeding.
Base stats
Last column: what percentage of 1084 species and regional forms have a lower value. Strong point: Sp. Def; weak point: Defense.
A nature can improve this entry further: its boost hits hardest on Sp. Def, the stat in which this species already leads. Which nature does that — see the list of natures.
Which nature to choose
It hits specially: its Sp. Atk (127) is 74 points higher than its Attack. So the drop hits a stat the set usually does not use at all.
- Timid +Spe · −Atk Its Speed is higher than 88% of species — ten percent more lifts it past some of the benchmarks that decide who moves first.
- Modest +SpA · −Atk If you already outspeed what you want to outspeed, those ten percent are better spent on hitting power.
A conclusion drawn from base stats alone — a specific moveset can reverse it. All 25 natures.
Regional numbers 2
The header shows the national number. Inside the game the Pokédex counts from the beginning — below is the number you will see in your version.
| Alola | #293 | Sun / Moon |
|---|---|---|
| Alola | #391 | Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon |
Abilities
- Beast Boost Raises this Pokémon's highest stat by one stage when it faints another Pokémon.
Pokédex entry
One of several mysterious Ultra Beasts. People on the street report observing those infested by it suddenly becoming violent.
Resistances and weaknesses
Type chart →How much damage Nihilego takes when it is hit by a move of each type. The multipliers of both its types are already combined here.
How it was drawn
Sprite taken straight from the game in which Nihilego appeared.
Variant gallery
The gallery shows only the appearance variants that exist for this Pokémon. Every image shows the same character and differs in source — a Pokémon HOME render or a pixel sprite — and in coloring, regular or shiny.
TCG cards (5)
All Nihilego cards →Nihilego has 5 cards in 3 sets. The oldest of them are shown below.
Breeding
All Egg Groups →Nihilego does not breed. You cannot get an Egg from it — this is how the games treat almost all Legendary and Mythical species.
Where to catch it (4)
All locations →The levels shown are the widest range across all game versions — in a specific release it may be narrower. The exact area, catch method and chance are on the page of each location.
Alola
Galar
Moves (72)
Full move list →Below are the moves learned by leveling up. The rest (49 via TM/TR, 18 via tutor) are on the full list.
| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Constrict | Normal | Physical | 10 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Pound | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Wrap | Normal | Physical | 15 | 90% | 20 |
| 5 | Acid | Poison | Special | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 10 | Tickle | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| 13 | Psywave | Psychic | Special | — | 100% | 15 |
| 15 | Acid Spray | Poison | Special | 40 | 100% | 20 |
| 20 | Clear Smog | Poison | Special | 50 | — | 15 |
| 25 | Guard Split | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| 25 | Power Split | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| 30 | Venoshock | Poison | Special | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| 31 | Safeguard | Normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| 35 | Headbutt | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| 40 | Toxic Spikes | Poison | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 45 | Venom Drench | Poison | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| 50 | Power Gem | Rock | Special | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| 55 | Stealth Rock | Rock | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 60 | Mirror Coat | Psychic | Special | — | 100% | 20 |
| 65 | Wonder Room | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| 70 | Head Smash | Rock | Physical | 150 | 80% | 5 |