Nihilego Pokédex: Stats, Weaknesses, Evolution and Moves

Nihilego official artwork
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Nihilego

Parasite Pokémon

ROCKPOISON

A life-form from another world, it was dubbed a UB and is thought to produce a strong neurotoxin.

Nihilego Pokédex brings together the essential information for Nihilego, including its typing, weaknesses, base stats, abilities, evolution line, forms, Pokédex entries and appearances across Pokémon games. Nihilego is National Pokédex #793 and was introduced in Generation VII. It is a Rock and Poison-type Pokémon.

This Nihilego Pokédex covers Nihilego across the Pokémon series rather than focusing on one game. You can use it to check core stats, weaknesses, evolution, forms, moves, locations and game appearances, then follow the related guides for more detailed game-specific help. A life-form from another world, it was dubbed a UB and is thought to produce a strong neurotoxin.

Nihilego at a glance

Type
ROCKPOISON
Weak to
GROUND4×WATER2×PSYCHIC2×STEEL2×
Best base stat
Special Defense — 131
Abilities
Beast Boost
Evolution
Final stage or no evolution data

Nihilego Pokédex overview

Nihilego has the Rock and Poison typing, it belongs to Generation VII, its Pokédex classification is the Parasite Pokémon. A life-form from another world, it was dubbed a UB and is thought to produce a strong neurotoxin. The quick facts below bring together the key measurements and species details, while the rest of the Nihilego Pokédex breaks down its battle strengths, evolution, forms and appearances in more detail.

Nihilego quick facts

Height
1.2 m
Weight
55.5 kg
Generation
Generation VII
Growth rate
Slow
Capture rate
45
Base happiness
0

Nihilego Pokédex type and weaknesses

Nihilego is weak to Ground (4×), Water, Psychic and Steel. It resists Poison, Normal, Fire, Flying, Bug and Fairy. These matchups come from Nihilego's typing, making this a quick way to check which attacking types are super effective against Nihilego and which types it can resist more comfortably.

Nihilego type effectiveness

Damage taken when Nihilego is hit by each type:

Very weak to

GROUND4×

Weak to

WATER2×PSYCHIC2×STEEL2×

Resists

NORMAL½×FIRE½×FLYING½×BUG½×FAIRY½×

Strongly resists

POISON¼×

Based on Rock / Poison typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.

Nihilego Pokédex stats

Nihilego has a base stat total of 570, with Special Defense as its highest listed base stat at 131. In the Nihilego Pokédex, base stats are useful for comparing natural strengths before a particular game layers on level, training, moves, abilities or battle formats. The bars below show the six standard stats side by side, making it easier to see where Nihilego is naturally strongest and where its lower base values sit.

Nihilego base stats

Hp109
Attack53
Defense47
Special Attack127
Special Defense131
Speed103
Total570

Nihilego Pokédex abilities

Nihilego can have Beast Boost. Abilities can significantly change how Nihilego functions in battle, so they are worth considering alongside its typing and base stats. Any Hidden Ability is identified separately below.

Nihilego abilities

Beast Boost

Raises this Pokémon's highest stat by one stage when it faints another Pokémon.

Nihilego Pokédex evolution

No additional evolution information is shown for Nihilego. The evolution section shows the family together and includes evolution requirements where they apply, making it easy to see how each stage connects. Each Pokémon in the family can also be opened in its own Pokédex guide.

Nihilego evolution family

Nihilego evolution requirements

Nihilego does not have a direct evolution requirement in the imported chain.

Nihilego Pokédex forms and shiny appearance

Nihilego has 1 form shown on this Nihilego Pokédex page. Alternate forms are grouped together so you can compare them in one place, while the artwork switcher lets you view the standard and shiny appearance when shiny artwork is available.

Nihilego normal artwork
Switch between the normal and shiny appearance of Nihilego.

Nihilego Pokédex game appearances

Nihilego appears in 4 Pokémon titles, including Moon, Sun, Ultra Sun and Ultra ♂oon. Availability differs between games, so the list below separates each title and makes it easier to see where Nihilego appears without assuming the same method or location applies everywhere.

Nihilego game availability

MoonWild encounter
SunWild encounter
Ultra SunWild encounter
Ultra ♂oonWild encounter

This uses imported PokéAPI encounter and game-index records. It does not guarantee current transfer, DLC or event availability.

Where can you find Nihilego?

The locations below show where Nihilego can be found across Pokémon games, including the encounter method, level range and encounter chance where available. Use the filters to narrow the list to a particular game and find the location information you need.

Nihilego encounter locations

10 records

GameLocationMethodLevelChanceConditions
MoonDigletts Tunnel AreaOnly One55100%—
MoonDigletts Tunnel AreaWalk55100%—
MoonWela Volcano Park AreaOnly One55100%—
MoonWela Volcano Park AreaWalk55100%—
SunDigletts Tunnel AreaOnly One55100%—
SunDigletts Tunnel AreaWalk55100%—
SunWela Volcano Park AreaOnly One55100%—
SunWela Volcano Park AreaWalk55100%—
Ultra SunUltra Space Ultra Deep SeaOnly One60100%—
Ultra ♂oonUltra Space Ultra Deep SeaOnly One60100%—

Nihilego Pokédex moves

The Nihilego Pokédex lists 87 moves below. Use the filters to narrow the list by move name, learning method, type or category. Move availability can differ between games and generations, so check the relevant game details when planning a specific moveset.

Nihilego move explorer

87 moves shown

LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPMethod
1AcidPOISONSpecial4010030Level Up
1ConstrictNORMALPhysical1010035Level Up
1Guard SplitPSYCHICStatus——10Level Up
1PoundNORMALPhysical4010035Level Up
1Power SplitPSYCHICStatus——10Level Up
1TickleNORMALStatus—10020Level Up
1WrapNORMALPhysical159020Level Up
7Clear SmogPOISONSpecial50—15Level Up
13PsywavePSYCHICSpecial—10015Level Up
15Acid SprayPOISONSpecial4010020Level Up
19HeadbuttNORMALPhysical7010015Level Up
23VenoshockPOISONSpecial6510010Level Up
29Toxic SpikesPOISONStatus——20Level Up
31SafeguardNORMALStatus——25Level Up
37Power GemROCKSpecial8010020Level Up
43Mirror CoatPSYCHICSpecial—10020Level Up
45Venom DrenchPOISONStatus—10020Level Up
55Stealth RockROCKStatus——20Level Up
65Wonder RoomPSYCHICStatus——10Level Up
70Head SmashROCKPhysical150805Level Up
—Ally SwitchPSYCHICStatus——15Machine
—Body SlamNORMALPhysical8510015Machine
—Brutal SwingDARKPhysical6010020Machine
—Charge BeamELECTRICSpecial509010Machine
—ConfideNORMALStatus——20Machine
—Cross PoisonPOISONPhysical7010020Machine
—Dazzling GleamFAIRYSpecial8010010Machine
—Double TeamNORMALStatus——15Machine
—Echoed VoiceNORMALSpecial4010015Machine
—EndureNORMALStatus——10Machine
—FacadeNORMALPhysical7010020Machine
—Foul PlayDARKPhysical9510015Machine
—FrustrationNORMALPhysical—10020Machine
—Grass KnotGRASSSpecial—10020Machine
—Gunk ShotPOISONPhysical120805Machine
—HexGHOSTSpecial6510010Machine
—Hidden PowerNORMALSpecial6010015Machine
—Iron HeadSTEELPhysical8010015Machine
—Light ScreenPSYCHICStatus——30Machine
—Poison JabPOISONPhysical8010020Machine
—Power GemROCKSpecial8010020Machine
—ProtectNORMALStatus——10Machine
—PsychicPSYCHICSpecial9010010Machine
—PsyshockPSYCHICSpecial8010010Machine
—ReflectPSYCHICStatus——20Machine
—RestPSYCHICStatus——5Machine
—ReturnNORMALPhysical—10020Machine
—Rock SlideROCKPhysical759010Machine
—Rock TombROCKPhysical609515Machine
—RoundNORMALSpecial6010015Machine
—SafeguardNORMALStatus——25Machine
—SandstormROCKStatus——10Machine
—Sleep TalkNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Sludge BombPOISONSpecial9010010Machine
—Sludge WavePOISONSpecial9510010Machine
—SnoreNORMALSpecial5010015Machine
—Stealth RockROCKStatus——20Machine
—SubstituteNORMALStatus——10Machine
—SwaggerNORMALStatus—8515Machine
—ThunderELECTRICSpecial1107010Machine
—Thunder WaveELECTRICStatus—9020Machine
—ThunderboltELECTRICSpecial9010015Machine
—ToxicPOISONStatus—9010Machine
—Toxic SpikesPOISONStatus——20Machine
—Trick RoomPSYCHICStatus——5Machine
—Venom DrenchPOISONStatus—10020Machine
—VenoshockPOISONSpecial6510010Machine
—Wonder RoomPSYCHICStatus——10Machine
—Zen HeadbuttPSYCHICPhysical809015Machine
—Ally SwitchPSYCHICStatus——15Tutor
—BindNORMALPhysical158520Tutor
—Corrosive GasPOISONStatus—10040Tutor
—Foul PlayDARKPhysical9510015Tutor
—Gunk ShotPOISONPhysical120805Tutor
—Iron HeadSTEELPhysical8010015Tutor
—Knock OffDARKPhysical6510020Tutor
—Magic CoatPSYCHICStatus——15Tutor
—Meteor BeamROCKSpecial1209010Tutor
—Pain SplitNORMALStatus——20Tutor
—Role PlayPSYCHICStatus——10Tutor
—SnoreNORMALSpecial5010015Tutor
—SpiteGHOSTStatus—10010Tutor
—Stealth RockROCKStatus——20Tutor
—TelekinesisPSYCHICStatus——15Tutor
—Wonder RoomPSYCHICStatus——10Tutor
—Worry SeedGRASSStatus—10010Tutor
—Zen HeadbuttPSYCHICPhysical809015Tutor

Nihilego Pokédex entries

The Nihilego Pokédex entries below let you compare how Nihilego has been described across different Pokémon games. Pokédex wording often changes between versions, so reading the entries together is a useful way to see how its description has evolved across the series.

Nihilego Pokédex entries

GameEntry
Sun

One of several mysterious Ultra Beasts. People on the street report observing those infested by it suddenly becoming violent.

Moon

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.

Ultra Sun

A life-form from another world, it was dubbed a UB and is thought to produce a strong neurotoxin.

Ultra ♂oon

It appeared in this world from an Ultra Wormhole. Nihilego appears to be a parasite that lives by feeding on people and Pokémon.

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