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Nihilego

Parasite Pokémon

Nihilego official artwork
Official art
RockPoison
Height
1.2 m 3′11″
Weight
55.5 kg 122.4 lbs
Base stat total
570 Higher than 88% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen VII Sun & Moon
Abilities
Beast Boost
Pokédex entryUltra Moon
It appeared in this world from an Ultra Wormhole. Nihilego appears to be a parasite that lives by feeding on people and Pokémon.
See all 4 entries

Base stats

Total 570 · Higher than 88% of Pokémon
HP109184–216328–422
Atk5365–11599–225
Def4760–10889–212
SpA127132–196233–388
SpD131135–201240–397
Spe103110–170189–335
Total570Higher than 88% of Pokémon
HP109Atk53Def47Spe103SpD131SpA127

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 SpD.

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Type matchups

Weak to 4 types, 1 of them 4×, resists 6

Colors show what this Pokémon takes

RockPoisonshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

4×
Ground (because of Rock and Poison)
2×
Psychic (because of Poison)Steel (because of Rock)Water (because of Rock)

Resists

½×
Bug (because of Poison)Fairy (because of Poison)Fire (because of Rock)Flying (because of Rock)Normal (because of Rock)
¼×
Poison (because of Rock and Poison)
Takes normal damage from 8 types
FightingRockGhostGrassElectricIceDragonDark

Abilities

1 ability

Competitive

Showdown usage and sets

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
National DexRU

0.4% of teams · rank #164 · Singles, all Pokémon · 1630 weighting · 426,601 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Nature
Timid
EVs
252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
  1. Power Gem, Special, power 80, accuracy 100%
  2. Sludge Wave, Special, power 95, accuracy 100%
  3. Hidden Power Fire, Special, power 60, accuracy 100%
  4. Meteor Beam, Special, power 120, accuracy 90%

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

Usage by rating

  • All games0.6%
  • 1500 weighting0.5%
  • 1630 weighting0.4%
  • 1760 weighting0.1%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.4%

Moves

Items

Abilities

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 Spe4.0%

Common teammates

Speed tiers

Max Speed 170 · outspeeds 22 of the 30 most used

The faster Pokémon moves first, so who you outspeed decides battles. Its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 103); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+170Max155No SP123Min110Scarf (Choice Scarf)255Tailwind340

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

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Nihilego against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
170Nihilego · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
155Nihilego · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
123Nihilego · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown 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.

Moves

52 moves in Sword & Shield

Level up 17

1PoundNo additional effect.NormalPhysical40100%35
1WrapTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.NormalPhysical1590%20
5Acid10% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Def by 1.PoisonSpecial40100%30
10TickleLowers the target's Attack and Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%20
15Acid Spray100% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 2.PoisonSpecial40100%20
20Clear SmogResets all of the target's stat stages to 0.PoisonSpecial50—15
25Guard SplitAverages Defense and Sp. Def stats with target.PsychicStatus——10
25Power SplitAverages Attack and Sp. Atk stats with target.PsychicStatus——10
30VenoshockPower doubles if the target is poisoned.PoisonSpecial65100%10
35Headbutt30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhysical70100%15
40Toxic SpikesPoisons grounded foes on switch-in. Max 2 layers.PoisonStatus——20
45Venom DrenchLowers Atk/Sp. Atk/Speed of poisoned foes by 1.PoisonStatus—100%20
50Power GemNo additional effect.RockSpecial80100%20
55Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness.RockStatus——20
60Mirror CoatIf hit by special attack, returns double damage.PsychicSpecial—100%20
65Wonder RoomFor 5 turns, all Defense and Sp. Def stats switch.PsychicStatus——10
70Head SmashHas 1/2 recoil.RockPhysical15080%5

TM / HM / TR 39

TM14Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20
TM17Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——30
TM19SafeguardFor 5 turns, protects user's party from status.NormalStatus——25
TM21RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM22Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhysical7590%10
TM24SnoreUser must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target.NormalSpecial50100%15
TM25ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM32SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.RockStatus——10
TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhysical70100%20
TM48Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhysical6095%15
TM70Trick RoomGoes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed.PsychicStatus——5
TM71Wonder RoomFor 5 turns, all Defense and Sp. Def stats switch.PsychicStatus——10
TM73Cross PoisonHigh critical hit ratio. 10% chance to poison.PoisonPhysical70100%20
TM74VenoshockPower doubles if the target is poisoned.PoisonSpecial65100%10
TM76RoundPower doubles if others used Round this turn.NormalSpecial60100%15
TM77HexPower doubles if the target has a status ailment.GhostSpecial65100%10
TM97Brutal SwingNo additional effect. Hits adjacent Pokémon.DarkPhysical60100%20
TR01Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhysical85100%15
TR08Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpecial90100%15
TR09Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.ElectricSpecial11070%10
TR11Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.PsychicSpecial90100%10
TR20SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TR22Sludge Bomb30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpecial90100%10
TR25PsyshockDamages target based on Defense, not Sp. Def.PsychicSpecial80100%10
TR26EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TR27Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TR54Toxic SpikesPoisons grounded foes on switch-in. Max 2 layers.PoisonStatus——20
TR57Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhysical80100%20
TR63Power GemNo additional effect.RockSpecial80100%20
TR69Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhysical8090%15
TR73Gunk Shot30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhysical12080%5
TR74Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhysical80100%15
TR76Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness.RockStatus——20
TR77Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.GrassSpecial—100%20
TR78Sludge Wave10% chance to poison adjacent Pokémon.PoisonSpecial95100%10
TR81Foul PlayUses target's Attack stat in damage calculation.DarkPhysical95100%15
TR83Ally SwitchUser and ally swap positions; using again can fail.PsychicStatus——15
TR91Venom DrenchLowers Atk/Sp. Atk/Speed of poisoned foes by 1.PoisonStatus—100%20
TR92Dazzling GleamNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.FairySpecial80100%10

Tutor 2

TutorCorrosive GasRemoves adjacent Pokémon's held items.PoisonStatus—100%40
TutorMeteor BeamRaises user's Sp. Atk by 1 on turn 1. Hits turn 2.RockSpecial12090%10

Evolution

Doesn’t evolve

Nihilego does not evolve.

Where to find

Wild in 6 games
Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 70
Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 70
Ultra Moon 1 area
  • Ultra SpaceStatic encounter · Lv 60
Ultra Sun 1 area
  • Ultra SpaceStatic encounter · Lv 60
Moon 2 areas
  • Diglett’s TunnelWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55
  • Wela Volcano ParkWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55
Sun 2 areas
  • Diglett’s TunnelWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55
  • Wela Volcano ParkWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.

Training

Catch rate 45 · slow growth
Catch rate
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP

Breeding

1 egg group · 120 egg cycles
Egg groups
Undiscovered
Gender
Genderless
Hatch time
120 egg cycles ≈30,855 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Pokédex entries

4 entries · newest from Ultra Moon
Category
Parasite Pokémon
Debut
Alola · Sun & Moon
Color
White
Shape
Original Alola#293Updated Alola#391

  1. 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

  2. A life-form from another world, it was dubbed a UB and is thought to produce a strong neurotoxin.

    Ultra Sun

  3. 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

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

    Sun

Names around the world

English
Nihilego
Japanese
ウツロイド
Japanese (romaji)
Uturoid
Korean
텅비드
Chinese (Traditional)
虛吾伊德
Chinese (Simplified)
虚吾伊德
French
Zéroïd
German
Anego
Spanish
Nihilego
Italian
Nihilego

Biology

Biology

Known as UB-01 Symbiont, it is an Ultra Beast that appeared from an Ultra Wormhole. It is a parasite that lives by feeding on people and Pokémon, and people have reported those infested by it suddenly becoming very violent due to its strong neurotoxin. If the Ultra Beast takes control of a Trainer who has a team of Pokémon, the Pokémon will be placed under Nihilego's control.

It is unclear whether or not Nihilego is actually sentient, but people have seen it act like a young girl. It might be a dangerous alien here, but it is apparently a common organism in its home world, the Ultra Deep Sea. Nihilego appear to be made of a glass-like substance.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VII Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Sprites

2 generations, animated from Gen VII

Artwork and 3D models

Gen VIII · Gen VII