Nihilego Pokédex: Stats, Weaknesses, Evolution and Moves

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 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 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 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 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 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

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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.

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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.

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 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 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.

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