Nihilego
Nihilego is a Rock/Poison type Pokémon introduced in Generation 7.
Nihilego is an Ultra Beast, also known by the code name UB-01 Symbiont.
Pokédex data
National № | 0793 |
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Type | Rock Poison |
Species | Parasite Pokémon |
Height | 1.2 m (3′11″) |
Weight | 55.5 kg (122.4 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Beast Boost |
Local № | 0293 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 0393 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) |
Training
EV yield | 3 Sp. Def |
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Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 0 (lower than normal) |
Base Exp. | 257 |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Undiscovered |
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Gender | Genderless |
Egg cycles | 120 (30,584–30,840 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 109 | 328 | 422 | |
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Attack | 53 | 99 | 225 | |
Defense | 47 | 89 | 212 | |
Sp. Atk | 127 | 233 | 388 | |
Sp. Def | 131 | 240 | 397 | |
Speed | 103 | 189 | 335 | |
Total | 570 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
- Nihilego does not evolve.
Nihilego changes
- In Pokémon Sun & Moon, Nihilego has a base experience yield of 114.
Pokédex entries
Sun | One of several mysterious Ultra Beasts. People on the street report observing those infested by it suddenly becoming violent. |
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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. |
Ultra Sun | A life-form from another world, it was dubbed a UB and is thought to produce a strong neurotoxin. |
Ultra Moon | It appeared in this world from an Ultra Wormhole. Nihilego appears to be a parasite that lives by feeding on people and Pokémon. |
Moves learned by Nihilego
Moves learnt by level up
Nihilego learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Pound | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
1 | Wrap | Normal | 15 | 90 | |
5 | Acid | Poison | 40 | 100 | |
10 | Tickle | Normal | — | 100 | |
15 | Acid Spray | Poison | 40 | 100 | |
20 | Clear Smog | Poison | 50 | — | |
25 | Guard Split | Psychic | — | — | |
25 | Power Split | Psychic | — | — | |
30 | Venoshock | Poison | 65 | 100 | |
35 | Headbutt | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
40 | Toxic Spikes | Poison | — | — | |
45 | Venom Drench | Poison | — | 100 | |
50 | Power Gem | Rock | 80 | 100 | |
55 | Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — | |
60 | Mirror Coat | Psychic | — | 100 | |
65 | Wonder Room | Psychic | — | — | |
70 | Head Smash | Rock | 150 | 80 |
Egg moves
Nihilego does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield.
Move Tutor moves
Nihilego can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Corrosive Gas | Poison | — | 100 | |
Meteor Beam | Rock | 120 | 90 |
Moves learnt by TM
Nihilego is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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14 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 90 | |
17 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
19 | Safeguard | Normal | — | — | |
21 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
22 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
24 | Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
25 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
32 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
39 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
48 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
70 | Trick Room | Psychic | — | — | |
71 | Wonder Room | Psychic | — | — | |
73 | Cross Poison | Poison | 70 | 100 | |
74 | Venoshock | Poison | 65 | 100 | |
76 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
77 | Hex | Ghost | 65 | 100 | |
97 | Brutal Swing | Dark | 60 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TR
Nihilego is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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01 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
08 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
09 | Thunder | Electric | 110 | 70 | |
11 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
20 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
22 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | 90 | 100 | |
25 | Psyshock | Psychic | 80 | 100 | |
26 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
54 | Toxic Spikes | Poison | — | — | |
57 | Poison Jab | Poison | 80 | 100 | |
63 | Power Gem | Rock | 80 | 100 | |
69 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 80 | 90 | |
73 | Gunk Shot | Poison | 120 | 80 | |
74 | Iron Head | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
76 | Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — | |
77 | Grass Knot | Grass | — | 100 | |
78 | Sludge Wave | Poison | 95 | 100 | |
81 | Foul Play | Dark | 95 | 100 | |
83 | Ally Switch | Psychic | — | — | |
91 | Venom Drench | Poison | — | 100 | |
92 | Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | 80 | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Nihilego learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Acid | Poison | 40 | 100 | |
1 | Constrict | Normal | 10 | 100 | |
1 | Guard Split | Psychic | — | — | |
1 | Pound | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
1 | Power Split | Psychic | — | — | |
1 | Tickle | Normal | — | 100 | |
7 | Clear Smog | Poison | 50 | — | |
13 | Psywave | Psychic | — | 100 | |
19 | Headbutt | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
23 | Venoshock | Poison | 65 | 100 | |
29 | Toxic Spikes | Poison | — | — | |
31 | Safeguard | Normal | — | — | |
37 | Power Gem | Rock | 80 | 100 | |
43 | Mirror Coat | Psychic | — | 100 | |
47 | Acid Spray | Poison | 40 | 100 | |
53 | Venom Drench | Poison | — | 100 | |
59 | Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — | |
67 | Wonder Room | Psychic | — | — | |
73 | Head Smash | Rock | 150 | 80 |
Egg moves
Nihilego does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Move Tutor moves
Nihilego can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Ally Switch | Psychic | — | — | |
Bind | Normal | 15 | 85 | |
Foul Play | Dark | 95 | 100 | |
Gunk Shot | Poison | 120 | 80 | |
Iron Head | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
Knock Off | Dark | 65 | 100 | |
Magic Coat | Psychic | — | — | |
Pain Split | Normal | — | — | |
Role Play | Psychic | — | — | |
Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
Spite | Ghost | — | 100 | |
Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — | |
Telekinesis | Psychic | — | — | |
Wonder Room | Psychic | — | — | |
Worry Seed | Grass | — | 100 | |
Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 80 | 90 |
Moves learnt by TM
Nihilego is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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03 | Psyshock | Psychic | 80 | 100 | |
06 | Toxic | Poison | — | 90 | |
09 | Venoshock | Poison | 65 | 100 | |
10 | Hidden Power | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
16 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
20 | Safeguard | Normal | — | — | |
21 | Frustration | Normal | — | 100 | |
24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
25 | Thunder | Electric | 110 | 70 | |
27 | Return | Normal | — | 100 | |
29 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
33 | Reflect | Psychic | — | — | |
34 | Sludge Wave | Poison | 95 | 100 | |
36 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | 90 | 100 | |
37 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
48 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
49 | Echoed Voice | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
57 | Charge Beam | Electric | 50 | 90 | |
59 | Brutal Swing | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
73 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 90 | |
84 | Poison Jab | Poison | 80 | 100 | |
86 | Grass Knot | Grass | — | 100 | |
87 | Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
90 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
92 | Trick Room | Psychic | — | — | |
99 | Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | 80 | 100 | |
100 | Confide | Normal | — | — |
Nihilego sprites
Where to find Nihilego
Sun Moon |
Diglett's Tunnel, Wela Volcano Park |
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Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Ultra Space |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
Sword Shield |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game |
Scarlet Violet |
Location data not yet available |
Other languages
English | Nihilego |
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Japanese | ウツロイド (Uturoid) |
German | Anego |
French | Zéroïd |
Italian | Nihilego |
Spanish | Nihilego |
Korean | 텅비드 (teongbideu) |
Chinese (Simplified) | 虚吾伊德 |
Chinese (Traditional) | 虛吾伊德 |
English |
Parasite Pokémon |
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Japanese | きせいポケモン |
German | Parasiten-Pokémon |
French | Pokémon Parasite |
Italian | Pokémon Parassita |
Spanish | Pokémon Parásito |
Korean | 기생포켓몬 |
Chinese (Simplified) | 寄生宝可梦 |
Chinese (Traditional) | 寄生寶可夢 |
Name origin
- nihilism
- anarchy, desctructiveness
- ego
- the self