Nihilego
#793 (Alola)
Best moveset for Nihilego
The best moves for Nihilego are Poison Jab and Sludge Bomb when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
15.6dps
40.8dps
Defense
13.2dps
40.8dps
Evolution
Nihilego currently has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Nihilego, which would have the following appearance:
Summary
Nihilego is a Rock & Poison Pokémon. It is vulnerable to Ground, Steel, Water and Psychic moves. Nihilego's strongest moveset is Poison Jab & Sludge Bomb and it has a Max CP of 4,465.
About
"It appeared in this world from an Ultra Wormhole. Nihilego appears to be a parasite that lives by feeding on people and Pokémon."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Pound | 6 | 12 |
| Poison Jab | 13 | 15.6 |
| Acid | 11 | 13.2 |
| Main move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Slide | 75 | 36 |
| Power Gem | 80 | 32 |
| Sludge Bomb | 85 | 40.8 |
| Gunk Shot | 130 | 52 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Offensive
Defensive
| Quickmove | Mainmove | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Poison Jab
15.6 dps
|
Sludge Bomb
40.8 dps
|
23.2 | 100% |
|
Poison Jab
15.6 dps
|
Gunk Shot
52 dps
|
22.2 | 96% |
|
Acid
13.2 dps
|
Sludge Bomb
40.8 dps
|
22.2 | 96% |
|
Poison Jab
15.6 dps
|
Rock Slide
36 dps
|
21.8 | 94% |
|
Pound
12 dps
|
Sludge Bomb
40.8 dps
|
21.5 | 92% |
|
Acid
13.2 dps
|
Gunk Shot
52 dps
|
21.4 | 92% |
|
Poison Jab
15.6 dps
|
Power Gem
32 dps
|
21.1 | 91% |
|
Acid
13.2 dps
|
Rock Slide
36 dps
|
20.7 | 89% |
|
Pound
12 dps
|
Gunk Shot
52 dps
|
20.5 | 88% |
|
Acid
13.2 dps
|
Power Gem
32 dps
|
20 | 86% |
|
Pound
12 dps
|
Rock Slide
36 dps
|
19.9 | 86% |
|
Pound
12 dps
|
Power Gem
32 dps
|
19.3 | 83% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Nihilego?
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to defeat Nihilego are:
- Landorus (Therian),
- Groudon,
- Excadrill,
- Mamoswine,
- Garchomp.
Nihilego is a Rock/Poison type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Steel, Water and Psychic moves, and especially weak against Ground moves.
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
249 |
| Defense |
|
210 |
| Stamina |
|
240 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 201 |
Size
| Height | 1.2 m |
| Weight | 55.5 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 20 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,692 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
2,256 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
3,385 |
|
Level 40 |
3,949 |
|
Level 50 |
4,465 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 2,821 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 3,667 |