Ultra Space Ultra Deep Sea
115%- Method
- Static encounter, only one chance
- Level Range
- Lv. 60
- Conditions
- Any
PokemonLore Pokédex
#793
POKÉDEX No. #793
Nihilego
Parasite Pokémon
One of several mysterious Ultra Beasts. People on the street report observing those infested by it suddenly becoming violent.
Weak to
Ground×4
Steel
Water
Psychic
Height1.2 m
Weight55.5 kg
AbilitiesBeast Boost
Varieties1
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP109328–422
- Attack5399–225
- Defense4789–212
- Sp. Atk127233–388
- Sp. Def131240–397
- Speed103189–335
Total570
/ 720
BST570
86 percentile (1025)+123 vs Gen 7 avg (447)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 7
Habitat
Unknown
Color
White
Shape
Tentacles
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #793 |
| Original Alola | #293 |
| Updated Alola | #391 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
257
EV Yield
+3 Sp. Def
Growth Curve
Slow
(5x³) / (4)Exp at Lv. 50
156,250
Exp at Lv. 100
1,250,000
Wild Held Items
No wild held item data available.
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Weaknesses
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Flying
Bug
Fire
Ice
Grass
Fairy
Offensive Coverage
Nihilego's Rock / Poison typing gives it 4 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against flying, bug, fire, ice, grass, fairy types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Timid
+Speed−Attack
Modest
+Sp. Atk−Attack
In-Depth Analysis
Nihilego's 570 base stat total marks it as a fast attacker that leans on outspeeding threats and hitting hard. Special Defense (131) carries most matchups, but a low Defense stat of 47 means careful positioning matters.
Defensively, the Rock, Poison combination gives Nihilego 6 resistances and 4 weaknesses to plan around. Watch out for Ground moves in particular — they land for 4× damage. Offensively it pressures 6 types with super-effective STAB coverage.
A low catch rate of 45 makes Nihilego a genuinely tough catch; bring strong balls and status moves. It levels on the Slow experience curve. Defeating it grants Special Defense +3 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Reference Data
Names in Other Languages
Sprite Gallery
Pokédex Data
Height
1.2 m
Weight
55.5 kg
TypeRockPoison
Abilities
Raises this Pokémon's highest stat by one stage when it faints another Pokémon.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
No Eggs
⚧
Gender Ratio
Genderless
🐣
Hatch Steps
30,600
Hatch Counter: 120
⚪
Capture Rate
45
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
0
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Slow
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Nihilego?
Nihilego is a dual-type Rock, Poison Pokémon.
What are Nihilego's weaknesses?
Nihilego takes 4× damage from Ground type moves and takes 2× damage from Steel, Water, Psychic type moves.
How does Nihilego evolve?
Nihilego does not evolve.
What are Nihilego's base stats?
Nihilego has a base stat total of 570: HP 109, Attack 53, Defense 47, Sp. Atk 127, Sp. Def 131, Speed 103. Its highest stat is Sp. Def (131).