Nihilego (#0793) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP109169–216328–422

Atk5352–11599–225

Def4746–10889–212

SpA127118–196233–388

SpD131122–201240–397

Spe10397–170189–335

Total570Higher than 88% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 SpD.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 103). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+170Max155No SP123Min110Scarf255Tailwind340

At max Speed, Nihilego outspeeds 22 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Ground4×Psychic2×Steel2×Water2×

Resists

Poison¼×Bug½×Fairy½×Fire½×Flying½×Normal½×

Takes normal damage from 8 types

FightingRockGhostGrassElectricIceDragonDark

Abilities

Beast Boost
Raises this Pokémon's highest stat by one stage when it faints another Pokémon.

Competitive

National DexRU

0.38% of teams · rank #164 · Singles, all Pokémon · 1630+ rating · 426,601 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Power Herb
Ability: Beast Boost
Nature: Timid
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

Power Gem
Sludge Wave
Hidden Power Fire
Meteor Beam

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players0.62%
Rated 1500+0.5%
Rated 1630+0.38%
Rated 1760+0.15%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.38%

Moves

Power Gem77.4%
Sludge Wave64.9%
Hidden Power Fire49.1%
Meteor Beam41.3%
Grass Knot39%
Sludge Bomb30.7%
Stealth Rock29.7%
Thunderbolt19.9%
Toxic Spikes11.7%
Dazzling Gleam9.2%

Items

Power Herb41.3%
Choice Scarf29.3%
Focus Sash24.1%
Choice Specs1.3%
Assault Vest1.1%
Leftovers1%

Abilities

100%

EV spreads

Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe31.2%
Timid 76 HP / 176 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe22.2%
Timid 80 HP / 176 SpA / 252 Spe19.1%
Timid 80 Def / 176 SpA / 252 Spe13.7%
Timid 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe4%

Common teammates

Evolution

Nihilego does not evolve.

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 17

1PoundInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

1WrapPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.NormalPhys1590%20

5AcidHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PoisonSpec40100%30

10TickleLowers the target’s Attack and Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%20

15Acid SprayLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.PoisonSpec40100%20

20Clear SmogRemoves all of the target’s stat modifiers.PoisonSpec50—15

25Guard SplitAverages Defense and Special Defense with the target.PsychicStatus——10

25Power SplitAverages Attack and Special Attack with the target.PsychicStatus——10

30VenoshockInflicts double damage if the target is Poisoned.PoisonSpec65100%10

35HeadbuttHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys70100%15

40Toxic SpikesScatters poisoned spikes, poisoning opposing Pokémon that switch in.PoisonStatus——20

45Venom DrenchLowers the target’s Attack, Special Attack, and Speed by one stage if it is poisoned.PoisonStatus—100%20

50Power GemInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.RockSpec80100%20

55Stealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20

60Mirror CoatInflicts twice the damage the user received from the last special hit it took.PsychicSpec—100%20

65Wonder RoomAll Pokémon’s Defense and Special Defense are swapped for 5 turns.PsychicStatus——10

70Head SmashUser receives 1/2 the damage inflicted in recoil.RockPhys15080%5

TM / HM / TR 39

TM14Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

TM17Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

TM19SafeguardProtects the user’s field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.NormalStatus——25

TM21RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM22Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM24SnoreHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalSpec50100%15

TM25ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM32SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10

TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM48Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM70Trick RoomFor five turns, slower Pokémon will act before faster Pokémon.PsychicStatus——5

TM71Wonder RoomAll Pokémon’s Defense and Special Defense are swapped for 5 turns.PsychicStatus——10

TM73Cross PoisonHas an increased chance for a critical hit and a 10% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys70100%20

TM74VenoshockInflicts double damage if the target is Poisoned.PoisonSpec65100%10

TM76RoundHas double power if it’s used more than once per turn.NormalSpec60100%15

TM77HexHas double power if the target has a major status ailment.GhostSpec65100%10

TM97Brutal SwingInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DarkPhys60100%20

TR01Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TR08ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TR09ThunderHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec11070%10

TR11PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10

TR20SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TR22Sludge BombHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10

TR25PsyshockInflicts damage based on the target’s Defense, not Special Defense.PsychicSpec80100%10

TR26EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TR27Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TR54Toxic SpikesScatters poisoned spikes, poisoning opposing Pokémon that switch in.PoisonStatus——20

TR57Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

TR63Power GemInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.RockSpec80100%20

TR69Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

TR73Gunk ShotHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys12080%5

TR74Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

TR76Stealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20

TR77Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

TR78Sludge WaveHas a 10% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec95100%10

TR81Foul PlayCalculates damage with the target’s attacking stat.DarkPhys95100%15

TR83Ally SwitchUser switches places with the friendly Pokémon opposite it.PsychicStatus——15

TR91Venom DrenchLowers the target’s Attack, Special Attack, and Speed by one stage if it is poisoned.PoisonStatus—100%20

TR92Dazzling GleamInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FairySpec80100%10

Tutor 2

TutorCorrosive GasTarget drops its held item.PoisonStatus—100%40

TutorMeteor BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking. Raises the users Special Attack by 1 stage after the first turn.RockSpec12090%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Parasite Pokémon
Debut: Alola · Sun & Moon
Color: White
Shape
Habitat: —

Original Alola#293Updated Alola#391

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