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Nihilego

Nihilego

#293 in the Sun & Moon Pokédex • Parasite Pokémon

Nihilego

#293 in the Sun & Moon Pokédex • Parasite Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

109

328

422

Attack

53

99

225

Defense

47

89

212

Sp. Atk

127

233

388

Sp. Def

131

240

397

Speed

103

189

335

Total

570

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Lunala

Buzzwole

Nihilego normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Nihilego sprite

Shiny

Nihilego

Parasite Pokémon

#293
RockPoison

Height

1.2 m (3'11")

Weight

55.5 kg (122.4 lbs)

Abilities

Beast Boost

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Nihilego takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

Ground

Water

Psychic

Steel

Resists

Poison

0.25×

Normal

0.5×

Fire

0.5×

Flying

0.5×

Bug

0.5×

Fairy

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Original Alola #293
EV yield
3 SpD
Catch rate
45
Base Exp.
257

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg Groups
Undiscovered
Gender
Genderless
Egg cycles
120 (30,720 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.
Pokémon Sun box art

Sun

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

Pokémon Moon box art

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.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
Nihilego

Nihilego

#293

No evolutions

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
Moon
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Diglett’s Tunnel

Digletts Tunnel Area

Static encounter, only one chance55100%

-

Diglett’s Tunnel

Digletts Tunnel Area

Walking in tall grass or a cave55100%

-

Wela Volcano Park

Static encounter, only one chance55100%

-

Wela Volcano Park

Walking in tall grass or a cave55100%

-

Sun
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Diglett’s Tunnel

Digletts Tunnel Area

Static encounter, only one chance55100%

-

Diglett’s Tunnel

Digletts Tunnel Area

Walking in tall grass or a cave55100%

-

Wela Volcano Park

Static encounter, only one chance55100%

-

Wela Volcano Park

Walking in tall grass or a cave55100%

-

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartPoundNormalPhysical4010035

The target is physically pounded with a long tail, a foreleg, or the like.

StartAcidPoisonSpecial4010030

The opposing Pokémon are attacked with a spray of harsh acid. This may also lower their Sp. Def stat.

StartConstrictNormalPhysical1010035

The target is attacked with long, creeping tentacles, vines, or the like. This may also lower the target’s Speed stat.

StartTickleNormalStatus-10020

The user tickles the target into laughing, reducing its Attack and Defense stats.

StartGuard SplitPsychicStatus--10

The user employs its psychic power to average its Defense and Sp. Def stats with those of the target.

StartPower SplitPsychicStatus--10

The user employs its psychic power to average its Attack and Sp. Atk stats with those of the target.

7Clear SmogPoisonSpecial50-15

The user attacks by throwing a clump of special mud. All stat changes are returned to normal.

13PsywavePsychicSpecial-10015

The target is attacked with an odd psychic wave. The attack varies in intensity.

19HeadbuttNormalPhysical7010015

The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.

23VenoshockPoisonSpecial6510010

The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. This move’s power is doubled if the target is poisoned.

29Toxic SpikesPoisonStatus--20

The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the feet of the opposing team. The spikes will poison opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.

31SafeguardNormalStatus--25

The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns.

37Power GemRockSpecial8010020

The user attacks with a ray of light that sparkles as if it were made of gemstones.

43Mirror CoatPsychicSpecial-10020

A retaliation move that counters any special attack, inflicting double the damage taken.

47Acid SprayPoisonSpecial4010020

The user spits fluid that works to melt the target. This harshly lowers the target’s Sp. Def stat.

53Venom DrenchPoisonStatus-10020

Opposing Pokémon are drenched in an odd poisonous liquid. This lowers the Attack, Sp. Atk, and Speed stats of a poisoned target.

59Stealth RockRockStatus--20

The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.

67Wonder RoomPsychicStatus--10

The user creates a bizarre area in which Pokémon’s Defense and Sp. Def stats are swapped for five turns.

73Head SmashRockPhysical150805

The user attacks the target with a hazardous, full-power headbutt. This also damages the user terribly.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun and Moon.
Class
Description
TM03PsyshockPsychicSpecial8010010

The user materializes an odd psychic wave to attack the target. This attack does physical damage.

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM09VenoshockPoisonSpecial6510010

The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. This move’s power is doubled if the target is poisoned.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015

A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM16Light ScreenPsychicStatus--30

A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special attacks for five turns.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM20SafeguardNormalStatus--25

The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial9010015

A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

TM25ThunderElectricSpecial1107010

A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

This full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM29PsychicPsychicSpecial9010010

The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM33ReflectPsychicStatus--20

A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical attacks for five turns.

TM34Sludge WavePoisonSpecial9510010

The user strikes everything around it by swamping the area with a giant sludge wave. This may also poison those hit.

TM36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial9010010

Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target.

TM37SandstormRockStatus--10

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

TM48RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

TM49Echoed VoiceNormalSpecial4010015

The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, its power is increased.

TM57Charge BeamElectricSpecial509010

The user attacks with an electric charge. The user may use any remaining electricity to raise its Sp. Atk stat.

TM59Brutal SwingDarkPhysical6010020

The user swings its body around violently to inflict damage on everything in its vicinity.

TM73Thunder WaveElectricStatus-9020

The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.

TM84Poison JabPoisonPhysical8010020

The target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.

TM86Grass KnotGrassSpecial-10020

The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-8515

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

TM92Trick RoomPsychicStatus--5

The user creates a bizarre area in which slower Pokémon get to move first for five turns.

TM99Dazzling GleamFairySpecial8010010

The user damages opposing Pokémon by emitting a powerful flash.

TM100ConfideNormalStatus--20

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Beast Boost

Ability Slot 1

The Pokémon boosts its most proficient stat each time it knocks out a Pokémon.

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

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