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Nihilego

Nihilego

Nat. #793 in the Sword and Shield Pokédex • Parasite Pokémon

Nihilego

Nat. #793 in the Sword and Shield 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

Nat. #793
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
-
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)

Evolution

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

Nihilego

Nat. #793

No evolutions

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.

StartWrapNormalPhysical159020

A long body, vines, or the like are used to wrap and squeeze the target for four to five turns.

5AcidPoisonSpecial4010030

Opposing Pokémon are attacked with a spray of harsh acid. This may also lower their Sp. Def stats.

10TickleNormalStatus-10020

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

15Acid SprayPoisonSpecial4010020

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

20Clear SmogPoisonSpecial50-15

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

25Guard SplitPsychicStatus--10

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

25Power SplitPsychicStatus--10

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

30VenoshockPoisonSpecial6510010

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

35HeadbuttNormalPhysical7010015

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

40Toxic 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.

45Venom DrenchPoisonStatus-10020

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

50Power GemRockSpecial8010020

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

55Stealth RockRockStatus--20

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

60Mirror CoatPsychicSpecial-10020

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

65Wonder RoomPsychicStatus--10

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

70Head 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 and Technical Records in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Class
Description
TM14Thunder WaveElectricStatus-9020

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

TM17Light ScreenPsychicStatus--30

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

TM19SafeguardNormalStatus--25

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

TM21RestPsychicStatus--5

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

TM22Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

TM24SnoreNormalSpecial5010015

This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

TM25ProtectNormalStatus--10

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM32SandstormRockStatus--10

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

TM39FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

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

TM48Rock TombRockPhysical609515

Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.

TM70Trick RoomPsychicStatus--5

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

TM71Wonder RoomPsychicStatus--10

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

TM73Cross PoisonPoisonPhysical7010020

A slashing attack with a poisonous blade that may also poison the target. Critical hits land more easily.

TM74VenoshockPoisonSpecial6510010

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

TM76RoundNormalSpecial6010015

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

TM77HexGhostSpecial6510010

This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status conditions.

TM97Brutal SwingDarkPhysical6010020

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

TR01Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015

The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

TR08ThunderboltElectricSpecial9010015

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

TR09ThunderElectricSpecial1107010

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

TR11PsychicPsychicSpecial9010010

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

TR20SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy.

TR22Sludge BombPoisonSpecial9010010

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

TR25PsyshockPsychicSpecial8010010

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

TR26EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TR27Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

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

TR54Toxic 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.

TR57Poison JabPoisonPhysical8010020

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

TR63Power GemRockSpecial8010020

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

TR69Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical809015

The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.

TR73Gunk ShotPoisonPhysical120805

The user shoots filthy garbage at the target to attack. This may also poison the target.

TR74Iron HeadSteelPhysical8010015

The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.

TR76Stealth RockRockStatus--20

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

TR77Grass KnotGrassSpecial-10020

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

TR78Sludge WavePoisonSpecial9510010

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

TR81Foul PlayDarkPhysical9510015

The user turns the target’s power against it. The higher the target’s Attack stat, the greater the damage it deals.

TR83Ally SwitchPsychicStatus--15

The user teleports using a strange power and switches places with one of its allies.

TR91Venom DrenchPoisonStatus-10020

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

TR92Dazzling GleamFairySpecial8010010

The user damages opposing Pokémon by emitting a powerful flash.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Description
Corrosive GasPoisonStatus-10040

The user surrounds everything around it with highly acidic gas and melts away items they hold.

Meteor BeamRockSpecial1209010

In this two-turn attack, the user gathers space power and boosts its Sp. Atk stat, then attacks the target on the next turn.

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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Buzzwole

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