Nihilego #0793
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| Typing | RockPoison |
| Abilities | Beast Boost |
| Classification | The Parasite Pokémon |
| National ID | #0793 |
Type Effectiveness
Weak x4
Ground
Weak x2
Steel
Water
Psychic
Resists x½
Normal
Flying
Bug
Fire
Fairy
Resists x¼
Poison
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Sprite and 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 | |||
Calculated stats: Lv. 50Lv. 100
Breeding and Species Information
| Egg Group(s) | Undiscovered |
| Egg Cycles | 120 |
| Egg Steps | 30720 |
| 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 | 257 |
| 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 Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon:
| Level | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Acid | 40 | 100 | Poison | Spec. |
| 1 | Constrict | 10 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| 1 | Guard Split | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| 1 | Pound | 40 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| 1 | Power Split | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| 1 | Tickle | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. |
| 7 | Clear Smog | 50 | — | Poison | Spec. |
| 13 | Psywave | 1 | 100 | Psychic | Spec. |
| 19 | Headbutt | 70 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| 23 | Venoshock | 65 | 100 | Poison | Spec. |
| 29 | Toxic Spikes | — | — | Poison | Stat. |
| 31 | Safeguard | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| 37 | Power Gem | 80 | 100 | Rock | Spec. |
| 43 | Mirror Coat | 1 | 100 | Psychic | Spec. |
| 47 | Acid Spray | 40 | 100 | Poison | Spec. |
| 53 | Venom Drench | — | 100 | Poison | Stat. |
| 59 | Stealth Rock | — | — | Rock | Stat. |
| 67 | Wonder Room | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| 73 | Head Smash | 150 | 80 | Rock | Phys. |
Tutor Moves
The following moves are learned by Nihilego as Tutor Moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon:
| Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ally Switch | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| Bind | 15 | 85 | Normal | Phys. |
| Foul Play | 95 | 100 | Dark | Phys. |
| Gunk Shot | 120 | 80 | Poison | Phys. |
| Iron Head | 80 | 100 | Steel | Phys. |
| Knock Off | 65 | 100 | Dark | Phys. |
| Magic Coat | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| Pain Split | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| Role Play | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| Snore | 50 | 100 | Normal | Spec. |
| Spite | — | 100 | Ghost | Stat. |
| Stealth Rock | — | — | Rock | Stat. |
| Telekinesis | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| Wonder Room | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| Worry Seed | — | 100 | Grass | Stat. |
| Zen Headbutt | 80 | 90 | Psychic | Phys. |
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 Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon:
| TM | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM003 | Psyshock | 80 | 100 | Psychic | Spec. |
| TM006 | Toxic | — | 90 | Poison | Stat. |
| TM009 | Venoshock | 65 | 100 | Poison | Spec. |
| TM010 | Hidden Power | 60 | 100 | Normal | Spec. |
| TM016 | Light Screen | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM017 | Protect | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM020 | Safeguard | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM021 | Frustration | 1 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM024 | Thunderbolt | 90 | 100 | Electric | Spec. |
| TM025 | Thunder | 110 | 70 | Electric | Spec. |
| TM027 | Return | 1 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM029 | Psychic | 90 | 100 | Psychic | Spec. |
| TM032 | Double Team | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM033 | Reflect | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM034 | Sludge Wave | 95 | 100 | Poison | Spec. |
| TM036 | Sludge Bomb | 90 | 100 | Poison | Spec. |
| TM037 | Sandstorm | — | — | Rock | Stat. |
| TM042 | Facade | 70 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM044 | Rest | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM048 | Round | 60 | 100 | Normal | Spec. |
| TM049 | Echoed Voice | 40 | 100 | Normal | Spec. |
| TM057 | Charge Beam | 50 | 90 | Electric | Spec. |
| TM059 | Brutal Swing | 60 | 100 | Dark | Phys. |
| TM073 | Thunder Wave | — | 90 | Electric | Stat. |
| TM084 | Poison Jab | 80 | 100 | Poison | Phys. |
| TM086 | Grass Knot | 1 | 100 | Grass | Spec. |
| TM087 | Swagger | — | 85 | Normal | Stat. |
| TM088 | Sleep Talk | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM090 | Substitute | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM092 | Trick Room | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM099 | Dazzling Gleam | 80 | 100 | Fairy | Spec. |
| TM100 | Confide | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
In-Game Images
Standard Sprites

Main Sprite
Shiny Sprites

Main Sprite