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    Nihilego

    Official artwork of NihilegoRock Poison
    • partlyCloudy
    • cloudy
    Nihilego is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon
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    Nihilego is a Legendary Rock and Poison-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Rock and Poison-type Pokémon, Nihilego is especially weak against Ground-type moves, and weak against Psychic, Steel, and Water-type moves.

    Nihilego's maximum Combat Power stat is 4465 CP, and its best Pokémon GO moves are Poison Jab and Sludge Bomb. Nihilego encounters are boosted during Partly Cloudy and Cloudy weather. Shiny Nihilego is available! ✨

    StatsStats

    Max CP4465 CP
    Attack249 ATK
    Defense210 DEF
    Stamina240 HP
    Buddy distance20 km
    ReleasedYes
    Shiny releasedYes

    Nihilego Type Chart

    Nihilego takes increased damage from:Nihilego takes increased damage from:
    +156.0%
    • Ground
    +60.0%
    • Psychic
    • Steel
    • Water
    Nihilego takes reduced damage from:Nihilego takes reduced damage from:
    -37.5%
    • Bug
    • Fairy
    • Fire
    • Flying
    • Normal
    -60.9%
    • Poison

    Nihilego's Tier Ranking

    Raid AttackerRaid AttackerD TierExternal Link#215
    Gym DefenderGym DefenderCan't defend a Gym
    Rock Rock-type Attacker
    Poison Jab / Rock Slide    		A TierExternal Link#30
    Poison Poison-type Attacker
    Poison Jab / Sludge Bomb    		S TierExternal Link#3

    Nihilego's best moves and movesets

    Moves
    Nihilego's best moveset is Poison Jab and Sludge Bomb, with 14.67 DPS (damage per second) and 392.4 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Cloudy weather.
    • DPS14.67
    • TDO392.38
    • Weather
      • cloudy
        #
        Fast Attack
        Charged Attack
        DPS
        TDO
        Score 🔽
        1.PoisonPoison Jab PoisonSludge Bomb 14.67392.413.5
        2.PoisonAcid PoisonSludge Bomb 14.11377.213.0
        3.NormalPound PoisonSludge Bomb 14.03375.312.9
        4.PoisonPoison Jab PoisonGunk Shot 14.03375.112.9
        5.PoisonPoison Jab RockRock Slide 13.67365.712.6
        6.PoisonAcid PoisonGunk Shot 13.29355.512.2
        7.NormalPound PoisonGunk Shot 13.29355.412.2
        8.PoisonPoison Jab RockPower Gem 13.26354.612.1
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        Pokédex informationMore information

        The following chart shows Nihilego's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Nihilego's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

        Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Nihilego has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

        Fast Attacks

        • NormalPoundDamage6Energy5Duration0.5s
          Toggle more information for move: Pound
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 62.5%
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
          • 39.1%
            • GhostGhost
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage6
          Energy5
          Weather boost
          • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
          Duration0.5s
          Damage window0.2s - 0.4s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage4
          Energy4

          Effects
          Pound has no special effects.
          See Pound details page ↗
        • PoisonPoison JabDamage13Energy9Duration1.0s
          Toggle more information for move: Poison Jab
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GrassGrass
            • FairyFairy
          • 62.5%
            • PoisonPoison
            • GroundGround
            • RockRock
            • GhostGhost
          • 39.1%
            • SteelSteel
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage13
          Energy9
          Weather boost
          • cloudyCloudy
          Duration1.0s
          Damage window0.4s - 1.0s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage7
          Energy7

          Effects
          Poison Jab has no special effects.
          See Poison Jab details page ↗
        • PoisonAcidDamage11Energy10Duration1.0s
          Toggle more information for move: Acid
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GrassGrass
            • FairyFairy
          • 62.5%
            • PoisonPoison
            • GroundGround
            • RockRock
            • GhostGhost
          • 39.1%
            • SteelSteel
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage11
          Energy10
          Weather boost
          • cloudyCloudy
          Duration1.0s
          Damage window0.6s - 0.8s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage6
          Energy8

          Effects
          Acid has no special effects.
          See Acid details page ↗

        Charged Moves

        • RockRock SlideDamage75Energy50Duration2.5s
          Toggle more information for move: Rock Slide
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FlyingFlying
            • BugBug
            • FireFire
            • IceIce
          • 62.5%
            • FightingFighting
            • GroundGround
            • SteelSteel
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage75
          Energy50
          Weather boost
          • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
          Duration2.5s
          Damage window1.3s - 2.4s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage65
          Energy45

          Effects
          Rock Slide has no special effects.
          See Rock Slide details page ↗
        • RockPower GemDamage80Energy50Duration3.0s
          Toggle more information for move: Power Gem
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FlyingFlying
            • BugBug
            • FireFire
            • IceIce
          • 62.5%
            • FightingFighting
            • GroundGround
            • SteelSteel
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage80
          Energy50
          Weather boost
          • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
          Duration3.0s
          Damage window2.0s - 2.8s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage85
          Energy50

          Effects
          Power Gem has no special effects.
          See Power Gem details page ↗
        • PoisonSludge BombDamage85Energy50Duration2.5s
          Toggle more information for move: Sludge Bomb
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GrassGrass
            • FairyFairy
          • 62.5%
            • PoisonPoison
            • GroundGround
            • RockRock
            • GhostGhost
          • 39.1%
            • SteelSteel
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage85
          Energy50
          Weather boost
          • cloudyCloudy
          Duration2.5s
          Damage window1.3s - 2.3s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage80
          Energy50

          Effects
          Sludge Bomb has no special effects.
          See Sludge Bomb details page ↗
        • PoisonGunk ShotDamage130Energy100Duration3.0s
          Toggle more information for move: Gunk Shot
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GrassGrass
            • FairyFairy
          • 62.5%
            • PoisonPoison
            • GroundGround
            • RockRock
            • GhostGhost
          • 39.1%
            • SteelSteel
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage130
          Energy100
          Weather boost
          • cloudyCloudy
          Duration3.0s
          Damage window1.6s - 2.6s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage130
          Energy75

          Effects
          Gunk Shot has no special effects.
          See Gunk Shot details page ↗

        Special CP Values

        CP Chart

        Nihilego's has 4465 max CP (at Level 50). A Nihilego obtained from Raids can be encountered from 2167 CP to 2256 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 2709 CP to 2821 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Nihilego can be found in the 1626 CP to 1692 CP range.

        Max CPMax CP4465 CP
        Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
        Field ResearchResearch1626 CP - 1692 CP
        Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Pokémon EggEggs2167 CP - 2256 CP
        Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Raid catchRaids2167 CP - 2256 CP
        Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        2709 CP - 2821 CP
        Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        InfoMore information
        • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
          • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
        • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
          • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
        • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
        • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

        Max CP Chart

        CP Chart

        Max Combat Power per Level chart

        Nihilego Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

        LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
        155 CP2175 CP3294 CP
        4413 CP5532 CP6651 CP
        7771 CP8890 CP91009 CP
        101128 CP111241 CP121354 CP
        131467 CP141580 CP151692 CP
        161805 CP171918 CP182031 CP
        192144 CP202256 CP212369 CP
        222482 CP232595 CP242708 CP
        252821 CP262934 CP273046 CP
        283159 CP293272 CP303385 CP
        313441 CP323498 CP333554 CP
        343611 CP353667 CP363723 CP
        373780 CP383836 CP393893 CP
        403949 CP413999 CP424050 CP
        434100 CP444151 CP454203 CP
        464255 CP474307 CP484359 CP
        494412 CP504465 CP

        Nihilego in the meta

        Nihilego in the meta

        PvE AnalysisPvE Analysis

        Ultra Beasts Nihilego and Naganadel compete for the best Poison-type performance in Pokémon GO, with Mega Beedrill providing the main challenge ☣️. While Naganadel boasts higher DPS, Nihilego has the highest TDO among its peers. Overall, Nihilego should be your preferred Poison-type attacker in PvE through and through 💯.

        ⚔️ Raids - Backed by excellent stats across the board and a superb moveset, use Nihilego to dominate Fairy-type Raid bosses 😈.

        🛡️ Gyms - Ultra Beasts cannot be placed in Gyms.

        PvE AnalysisPvP Analysis

        Poison and Rock form a very interesting offensive typing in PvP, allowing Nihilego to take on some of the biggest threats available 💪. Additionally, Nihilego has excellent stats, with no stat falling below 200, giving it substantial bulk and the ability to hit hard with Poison Jab, Sludge Bomb, and Rock Slide ✌️.

        Despite these pros, Nihilego struggles against two of the most prominent PvP types: Ground and Steel. This limitation significantly hinders its potential and lessens its overall impact 😮‍💨.

        🔵 Great League - Nihilego's stats are too high for the Great League.

        🟡 Ultra League - Nihilego can certainly hold its own in the Ultra League, where it poses a huge threat to common Fairy, Fire, and Flying types in this format. However, the Ultra League is also full of Ground types (exploiting Nihilego's double weakness), as well as other types it’s weak to, like Psychic, Steel, and Water. This often leaves Nihilego shut down, even if it attempts a sweep 😭.

        🟣 Master League - The Master League is where Nihilego truly shines, allowing it to flex its impressive stats beautifully 🤩. It annihilates many Fairy and Flying types, making it a highly effective core breaker 💯. Even the mighty Zacian Hero and Togekiss fall before this Ultra Beast! 😁. However, opponents like Groudon, Kyogre, Mewtwo, and the ever-present Steel types swiftly defeat Nihilego 🏳️. So, while Nihilego can be an ace up your sleeve, it also risks being quickly defeated in certain matchups 🐙.

        Mega Pokémon that boost Nihilego

        Photobomb

        A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Nihilego's Rock and Poison-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Nihilego.

        Rock Rock

        Poison Poison

        Pokédex informationMore information

        Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

        Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

        Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
        • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
        • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
        • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

        Catch Rates

        Catch Rates

        The base catch rate for Nihilego in Pokémon GO is 1.67%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 4.21% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 6.25%.

        CogConfigure
                  NormalNiceGreatExcellent
                  No Berry
                  		-1.67%1.92%2.50%3.07%
                  Curve2.83%3.25%4.21%5.17%
                  Razz BerryRazz Berry
                  		-2.50%2.87%3.73%4.58%
                  Curve4.21%4.83%6.25%7.65%
                  Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
                  		- 2.99%3.43%4.46%5.47%
                  Curve5.03%5.77%7.46%9.11%
                  Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
                  		- 4.13%4.74%6.13%7.51%
                  Curve6.92%7.92%10.20%12.43%
                  InfoMore information

                  Catch probability with multiple throws

                  In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Nihilego, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

                  To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

                  Catch rate formula

                  Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

                  • CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
                  • CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

                  There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

                  Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

                  Catch rate multipliers

                  The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

                  MultiplierAmount
                  Razz Berry1.5
                  Silver Pinap Berry1.8
                  Golden Razz Berry2.5
                  Curveball1.7
                  Nice Throw1.15
                  Great Throw1.5
                  Excellent Throw1.85
                  PokéBall1.0
                  Premier Ball1.0
                  Great Ball1.5
                  Ultra Ball2.0
                  Bronze medal1.1
                  Silver medal1.2
                  Gold medal1.3

                  Pokédex information

                  Alola
                  Pokédex Number#793
                  Height1.2 m
                  Weight55.5 kg
                  RegionGeneration 7
                  Can be tradedAllowed
                  Pokémon Home transferAllowed
                  Base Catch Rate2%
                  Base Flee Rate0%
                  Catch rewards
                  Candy3
                  Stardust100
                  Additional Move Cost
                  Candy100
                  Stardust100000

                  Size information

                  XXSXSMXLXXL
                  Nihilego scaled to 0.5958823529411765x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Nihilego scaled to 0.6029411764705883x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Nihilego scaled to 0.9558823529411765x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Scaled Human Trainer to 170 cmNihilego scaled to 1.3088235294117647x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Nihilego scaled to 1.3441176470588236x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)
                  0.59 m0.6 m1.2 m1.8 m1.86 m

                  Nihilego's height ranges from 0.59 m to 1.86 m, with the average being 1.2 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

                  Size bounds

                  This table shows the size bounds of Nihilego in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

                  SizeLower boundUpper bound
                  XXS0.588 m0.6 m
                  1′11″1′12″
                  XS0.6 m1.2 m
                  1′12″3′11″
                  M0.9 m1.5 m
                  2′11″4′11″
                  XL1.5 m1.8 m
                  4′11″5′11″
                  XXL1.8 m1.86 m
                  5′11″6′01″

                  Encounter data

                  Movement typeMOVEMENT_FLYING
                  Movement Timer0
                  Jump Time1s
                  Attack Probability10.0%
                  Attack Timer0
                  Dodge Probability15.0%
                  Dodge Duration0.0s
                  Dodge Distance0.5
                  Min Action Frequency1s
                  Max Action Frequency2s

                  Nihilego Pokédex entries

                  Alola
                  VersionsPokédex entry
                  SunOne of several mysterious Ultra Beasts. People on the street report observing those infested by it suddenly becoming violent.
                  MoonOne 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.
                  Ultra SunA life-form from another world, it was dubbed a UB and is thought to produce a strong neurotoxin.
                  Ultra MoonIt appeared in this world from an Ultra Wormhole. Nihilego appears to be a parasite that lives by feeding on people and Pokémon.

                  Sprites

                  Photobomb

                  Regular and Shiny Nihilego

                  Nihilego high resolution sprites

                  A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Nihilego. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

                  Wallpaper

                  NihilegoNihilegoNihilegoNihilego

                  Frequently Asked Questions

                  What are Nihilego’s strengths and weaknesses?

                  As a Rock and Poison-type Pokémon, Nihilego is especially weak against Ground-type moves, and weak against Psychic, Steel, and Water-type moves.

                  What are the best moves for Nihilego in Pokémon GO?

                  The best moves for Nihilego in Pokémon GO are Poison Jab and Sludge Bomb. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 14.673 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 392.379.

                  How does Nihilego perform in Raids?

                  Nihilego struggles to perform in Raids.

                  How does Nihilego rank as a Rock-type attacker?

                  Nihilego is a solid A-Tier Rock-type attacker, ranking at number #30. It is reliable in many situations but not the absolute best.

                  How does Nihilego rank as a Poison-type attacker?

                  Nihilego is an S-Tier Poison-type attacker, ranking at number #3 and providing exceptional value due to its strong stats and effective moveset.

                  What Mega Pokémon boost Nihilego?

                  The following Mega Pokémon boost Nihilego: Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Tyranitar, Mega Diancie, Mega Venusaur, Mega Beedrill, and Mega Gengar.

                  What is Nihilego’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

                  Nihilego’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 3949 CP and 4465 CP at Level 50.

                  Can Nihilego be shiny in Pokémon GO?

                  Nihilego can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

                  Can Nihilego Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

                  Nihilego cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.