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 | 
|---|---|
| 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 | 
|---|---|
| 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 | 
|---|---|
| Gender | Genderless | 
| Egg cycles | 120 (30,584–30,840 steps) | 
Base stats
| 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 | 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. | 
|---|---|
| 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 does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Nihilego does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Nihilego cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Nihilego learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 
Nihilego sprites
Where to find Nihilego
| Sun Moon | Diglett's Tunnel, Wela Volcano Park | 
|---|---|
| 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 Legends: Z-A | Location data not yet available | 
Other languages
| English | Nihilego | 
|---|---|
| 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 | 
|---|---|
| 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
 
	 

