Nihilego #0793
The data on this page are from The Crown Tundra (Sword) and The Crown Tundra (Shield), the most recent appearance of Nihilego. Use the left menu (blue tab) to see data from other games!
| Typing | RockPoison |
| Abilities | Beast Boost |
| Classification | The Parasite Pokémon |
| National ID | #0793 |
Type Effectiveness
Official Artwork
Base Stats
| Stat | Amount | Negative | Neutral | Positive | |
| HP | 109 | 169—216 | |||
| Attack | 53 | 52—94 | 58—105 | 63—115 | |
| Defense | 47 | 46—89 | 52—99 | 57—108 | |
| Sp. Attack | 127 | 118—161 | 132—179 | 145—196 | |
| Sp. Defense | 131 | 122—164 | 136—183 | 149—201 | |
| Speed | 103 | 97—139 | 108—155 | 118—170 | |
| Total | 570 | Calculated Stat Range Based on Nature | |||
Breeding and Species Information
| Egg Group(s) | Undiscovered |
| Egg Cycles | 120 |
| Egg Steps | 30720 - Generations II, III, and VII 30600 - Generations IV 30840 - Generations V and VI 30600 - Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl 15360 - Sword, Shield, Scarlet, and Violet |
| Gender Ratio | Unknown |
| Height | 1.2 m (3'11") |
| Weight | 55.5 kg (122.4 lbs.) |
Battle Information
| EV Yield | 3 Sp. Defense |
| Base Exp. Yield | 285 |
| Catch Rate | 45 |
| Catch Chance | ~11.95% Success |
| Exp. Growth Rate | Slow |
| Base Friendship | 0 |
Learnset via Level-up
The following moves are learned by Nihilego via level-up in Pokémon The Crown Tundra (Sword) and The Crown Tundra (Shield):
| Level | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pound | 40 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| 1 | Wrap | 15 | 90 | Normal | Phys. |
| 5 | Acid | 40 | 100 | Poison | Spec. |
| 10 | Tickle | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. |
| 15 | Acid Spray | 40 | 100 | Poison | Spec. |
| 20 | Clear Smog | 50 | — | Poison | Spec. |
| 25 | Power Split | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| 25 | Guard Split | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| 30 | Venoshock | 65 | 100 | Poison | Spec. |
| 35 | Headbutt | 70 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| 40 | Toxic Spikes | — | — | Poison | Stat. |
| 45 | Venom Drench | — | 100 | Poison | Stat. |
| 50 | Power Gem | 80 | 100 | Rock | Spec. |
| 55 | Stealth Rock | — | — | Rock | Stat. |
| 60 | Mirror Coat | 1 | 100 | Psychic | Spec. |
| 65 | Wonder Room | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| 70 | Head Smash | 150 | 80 | Rock | Phys. |
Tutor Moves
The following moves are learned by Nihilego as Tutor Moves in Pokémon The Crown Tundra (Sword) and The Crown Tundra (Shield):
| Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corrosive Gas | — | 100 | Poison | Stat. |
| Meteor Beam | 120 | 90 | Rock | Spec. |
Tutor moves can only be learned by visiting a special Move Tutor.
Learnset via TM
The following moves are learned by Nihilego via TM in Pokémon The Crown Tundra (Sword) and The Crown Tundra (Shield):
| TM | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM001 | Body Slam | 85 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM008 | Thunderbolt | 90 | 100 | Electric | Spec. |
| TM009 | Thunder | 110 | 70 | Electric | Spec. |
| TM011 | Psychic | 90 | 100 | Psychic | Spec. |
| TM014 | Thunder Wave | — | 90 | Electric | Stat. |
| TM017 | Light Screen | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM019 | Safeguard | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM020 | Substitute | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM021 | Rest | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM022 | Rock Slide | 75 | 90 | Rock | Phys. |
| TM022 | Sludge Bomb | 90 | 100 | Poison | Spec. |
| TM024 | Snore | 50 | 100 | Normal | Spec. |
| TM025 | Protect | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM025 | Psyshock | 80 | 100 | Psychic | Spec. |
| TM026 | Endure | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM027 | Sleep Talk | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM032 | Sandstorm | — | — | Rock | Stat. |
| TM039 | Facade | 70 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM048 | Rock Tomb | 60 | 95 | Rock | Phys. |
| TM054 | Toxic Spikes | — | — | Poison | Stat. |
| TM057 | Poison Jab | 80 | 100 | Poison | Phys. |
| TM063 | Power Gem | 80 | 100 | Rock | Spec. |
| TM069 | Zen Headbutt | 80 | 90 | Psychic | Phys. |
| TM070 | Trick Room | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM071 | Wonder Room | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM073 | Gunk Shot | 120 | 80 | Poison | Phys. |
| TM073 | Cross Poison | 70 | 100 | Poison | Phys. |
| TM074 | Venoshock | 65 | 100 | Poison | Spec. |
| TM074 | Iron Head | 80 | 100 | Steel | Phys. |
| TM076 | Round | 60 | 100 | Normal | Spec. |
| TM076 | Stealth Rock | — | — | Rock | Stat. |
| TM077 | Hex | 65 | 100 | Ghost | Spec. |
| TM077 | Grass Knot | 1 | 100 | Grass | Spec. |
| TM078 | Sludge Wave | 95 | 100 | Poison | Spec. |
| TM081 | Foul Play | 95 | 100 | Dark | Phys. |
| TM083 | Ally Switch | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM091 | Venom Drench | — | 100 | Poison | Stat. |
| TM092 | Dazzling Gleam | 80 | 100 | Fairy | Spec. |
| TM097 | Brutal Swing | 60 | 100 | Dark | Phys. |
How to Obtain
Available In
Generation VII
Generation VIII
What does each category mean?
Catchable Can be caught in the base game without special requirements. It spawns somewhere in game.
Obtainable Available only through an in-game gift, such as a starter or in-game trade with an NPC.
Evolve Only available through evolution. A pre-evolution is available for catching or obtaining.
Event Only available through some sort of event or distribution.
Transfer Exists within the game's data, but can only be obtained via a trade with another player (version exclusive) or transfer through another means like Pokémon HOME.
In-Game Images
Standard Sprites
Main Sprite
Shiny Sprites
Main Sprite