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Nihilego is a Rock/Poison-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VII, known as the Parasite Pokémon. Nihilego does not evolve.
What type is Nihilego?
Nihilego is a Rock/Poison-type Pokémon.
What is Nihilego weak to?
Nihilego is weak to Ground, Water, Psychic, and Steel-type attacks. Ground-type attacks deal 4× damage because both its Rock and Poison types are weak to Ground.
What does Nihilego resist?
Nihilego resists Poison, Normal, Fire, Flying, Bug, and Fairy-type attacks. Poison-type attacks deal only ¼× damage because both of its types resist that type.
What are Nihilego's base stats?
Nihilego has a base stat total of 570. Its highest base stat is Special Defense at 131. See the full base stat breakdown.
What abilities does Nihilego have?
Nihilego can have Beast Boost as its standard ability. It has no Hidden Ability. Browse all abilities.
Does Nihilego evolve?
Nihilego does not evolve. It has no pre-evolution and no evolved form.
Where can you find Nihilego?
Nihilego can be encountered in the wild in 6 games, including Pokémon Sun, Pokémon Moon, Pokémon Ultra Sun, and Pokémon Ultra Moon. See the per-game location list.
What moves can Nihilego learn?
Nihilego can learn 72 different moves across the main series, through leveling up, TMs and HMs, and move tutors. See Nihilego's complete movepool.
Base Stats
Abilities
Type Matchups
View full type chart →Damage multipliers vs. rock / poison typing. Ability-based immunities (e.g. Levitate) are not included.
Battle & Lore Hub
Moves · 72 total
Level-Up
13 movesTM / HM
49 movesMove Tutor
10 movesWhere to find· 6 games
Where can you find Nihilego in Pokémon Sun?
2 spotsNihilego can be found in Digletts Tunnel and Wela Volcano Park in Pokémon Sun.
- •Digletts Tunnel
- •Wela Volcano Park
Where can you find Nihilego in Pokémon Moon?
2 spotsNihilego can be found in Digletts Tunnel and Wela Volcano Park in Pokémon Moon.
- •Digletts Tunnel
- •Wela Volcano Park
Where can you find Nihilego in Pokémon Ultra Sun?
1 spotNihilego can be found in Ultra Space Ultra Deep Sea in Pokémon Ultra Sun.
- •Ultra Space Ultra Deep Sea
Where can you find Nihilego in Pokémon Ultra Moon?
1 spotNihilego can be found in Ultra Space Ultra Deep Sea in Pokémon Ultra Moon.
- •Ultra Space Ultra Deep Sea
Where can you find Nihilego in Pokémon The Crown Tundra Shield?
1 spotNihilego can be found in Max Lair in Pokémon The Crown Tundra Shield.
- •Max Lair
Where can you find Nihilego in Pokémon The Crown Tundra Sword?
1 spotNihilego can be found in Max Lair in Pokémon The Crown Tundra Sword.
- •Max Lair