NATIONAL POKÉDEX / #0793

Nihilego

Rock

Poison

One of several mysterious Ultra Beasts. People on the street report observing those infested by it suddenly becoming violent.

Category: Parasite Pokémon
Height: 1.2 m
Weight: 55.5 kg
Generation: VII

Abilities

Beast Boost

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

Parasite Pokémon

EVOLUTION

Evolution family

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Nihilego

AT A GLANCE

Base stats

Main-series games

A species’ starting strengths. Your Pokémon’s actual stats also depend on its level, nature and training.

HPHow much damage it can take.

109

AttackStrength of physical moves.

DefenseResistance to physical moves.

Special AttackStrength of special moves.

127

Special DefenseResistance to special moves.

131

SpeedUsually helps determine who moves first.

103

Base stat total 570

Bars use the same 0–255 scale. Values shown are the current base stats in our source.

Type defenses

Damage received based on both types. Abilities, items and battle effects are not included. Modern main-series type chart.

Weak to

Water

×2

Ground

×4

Psychic

×2

Steel

×2

Resists

Normal

×0.5

Fire

×0.5

Poison

×0.25

Flying

×0.5

Bug

×0.5

Fairy

×0.5

Immune to

None by typing.

Moves learned

Choose a game and learning method. Power and accuracy describe the move; power is not the final damage dealt. Move details use current source values and may differ in older games.

GameLearned byFind a move

PoundPhysical · NormalPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 35. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1

BindPhysical · NormalPower 15Accuracy 85%Details +

Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor

HeadbuttPhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 19
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 19
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 35

Body SlamPhysical · NormalPower 85Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine

WrapPhysical · NormalPower 15Accuracy 90%Details +

Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1

AcidSpecial · PoisonPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 5

ThunderboltSpecial · ElectricPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

Thunder WaveStatus · ElectricPower —Accuracy 90%Details +

Paralyzes the target.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

ThunderSpecial · ElectricPower 110Accuracy 70%Details +

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

ToxicStatus · PoisonPower —Accuracy 90%Details +

Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

PsychicSpecial · PsychicPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

Double TeamStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s evasion by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

Light ScreenStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

Reduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

ReflectStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

Reduces damage from physical attacks by half.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

ConstrictPhysical · NormalPower 10Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.

PP: 35. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1

PsywaveSpecial · PsychicPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts damage between 50% and 150% of the user’s level.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 13
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 13

RestStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

Rock SlidePhysical · RockPower 75Accuracy 90%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine

SubstituteStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

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

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

SnoreSpecial · NormalPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Machine

SpiteStatus · GhostPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the PP of the target’s last used move by 4.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor

ProtectStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

Sludge BombSpecial · PoisonPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to poison the target.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

SandstormStatus · RockPower —Accuracy —Details +

Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

EndureStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine

SwaggerStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 85%Details +

Raises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

Sleep TalkStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

ReturnPhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

FrustrationPhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

SafeguardStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Protects the user’s field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.

PP: 25. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 31
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 31
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

Pain SplitStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Sets the user’s and targets’s HP to the average of their current HP.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor

Hidden PowerSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Power and type depend upon user’s IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

Mirror CoatSpecial · PsychicPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts twice the damage the user received from the last special hit it took.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 43
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 43
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 60

FacadePhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

Role PlayStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

Copies the target’s ability.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor

Magic CoatStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

Reflects back the first effect move used on the user this turn.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor

Knock OffPhysical · DarkPower 65Accuracy 100%Details +

Target drops its held item.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor

Rock TombPhysical · RockPower 60Accuracy 95%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine

TickleStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s Attack and Defense by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 10

Worry SeedStatus · GrassPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Changes the target’s ability to Insomnia.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor

Toxic SpikesStatus · PoisonPower —Accuracy —Details +

Scatters poisoned spikes, poisoning opposing Pokémon that switch in.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 29
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 29
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 40
Sword Shield · Machine

Poison JabPhysical · PoisonPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to poison the target.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

Power GemSpecial · RockPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 37
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 37
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 50
Sword Shield · Machine

Zen HeadbuttPhysical · PsychicPower 80Accuracy 90%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Machine

Trick RoomStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

For five turns, slower Pokémon will act before faster Pokémon.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

Cross PoisonPhysical · PoisonPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Has an increased chance for a critical hit and a chance to poison the target.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine

Gunk ShotPhysical · PoisonPower 120Accuracy 80%Details +

Has a chance to poison the target.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Machine

Iron HeadPhysical · SteelPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Machine

Stealth RockStatus · RockPower —Accuracy —Details +

Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 59
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 59
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 55
Sword Shield · Machine

Grass KnotSpecial · GrassPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

Charge BeamSpecial · ElectricPower 50Accuracy 90%Details +

Has a chance to raise the user’s Special Attack by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

Head SmashPhysical · RockPower 150Accuracy 80%Details +

User receives 1/2 the damage inflicted in recoil.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 73
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 73
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 70

Guard SplitStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

Averages Defense and Special Defense with the target.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 25

Power SplitStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

Averages Attack and Special Attack with the target.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 25

Wonder RoomStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

All Pokémon’s Defense and Special Defense are swapped for 5 turns.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 67
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 67
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 65
Sword Shield · Machine

PsyshockSpecial · PsychicPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts damage based on the target’s Defense, not Special Defense.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

VenoshockSpecial · PoisonPower 65Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts double damage if the target is Poisoned.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 23
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 23
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 30
Sword Shield · Machine

TelekinesisStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

Moves have 100% accuracy against the target for three turns.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor

Sludge WaveSpecial · PoisonPower 95Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to poison the target.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

Acid SpraySpecial · PoisonPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 47
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 47
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 15

Foul PlayPhysical · DarkPower 95Accuracy 100%Details +

Calculates damage with the target’s attacking stat.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Machine

RoundSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Has double power if it’s used more than once per turn.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

Echoed VoiceSpecial · NormalPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Power increases by 100% for each consecutive use by any friendly Pokémon, to a maximum of 200.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

Clear SmogSpecial · PoisonPower 50Accuracy —Details +

Removes all of the target’s stat modifiers.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 7
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 7
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 20

Ally SwitchStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

User switches places with the friendly Pokémon opposite it.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Machine

HexSpecial · GhostPower 65Accuracy 100%Details +

Has double power if the target has a major status ailment.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine

ConfideStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Lowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

Venom DrenchStatus · PoisonPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s Attack, Special Attack, and Speed by one stage if it is poisoned.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 53
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 53
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 45
Sword Shield · Machine

Dazzling GleamSpecial · FairyPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

Brutal SwingPhysical · DarkPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

Meteor BeamSpecial · RockPower 120Accuracy 90%Details +

Requires a turn to charge before attacking. Raises the users Special Attack by 1 stage after the first turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Tutor

Corrosive GasStatus · PoisonPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Target drops its held item.

PP: 40. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Tutor

Pokédex entries by game

Descriptions recorded in these games. This list does not establish where the Pokémon can be caught or transferred.

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.

POKÉMON TCG

Nihilego trading cards

7 cards

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Data: PokeAPI · Updated 2026-09-12