Nihilego
Nihilego is a Rock/Poison type Pokémon introduced in Generation 7.
Nihilego is an Ultra Beast, also known by the code name UB-01 Symbiont.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0793 |
|---|---|
| Type | Rock Poison |
| Species | Parasite Pokémon |
| Height | 1.2 m (3′11″) |
| Weight | 55.5 kg (122.4 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Beast Boost |
| Local № | 0293 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 0393 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) |
Training
| EV yield | 3 Sp. Def |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 0 (lower than normal) |
| Base Exp. | 257 |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Undiscovered |
|---|---|
| Gender | Genderless |
| Egg cycles | 120 (30,584–30,840 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 109 | 328 | 422 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 53 | 99 | 225 | |
| Defense | 47 | 89 | 212 | |
| Sp. Atk | 127 | 233 | 388 | |
| Sp. Def | 131 | 240 | 397 | |
| Speed | 103 | 189 | 335 | |
| Total | 570 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
- Nihilego does not evolve.
Nihilego changes
- In Pokémon Sun & Moon, Nihilego has a base experience yield of 114.
Pokédex entries
| 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. |
Moves learned by Nihilego
- In other generations
- 7
- 8
- 9
Moves learnt by level up
Nihilego learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pound | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Wrap | Normal | 15 | 90 | |
| 5 | Acid | Poison | 40 | 100 | |
| 10 | Tickle | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 15 | Acid Spray | Poison | 40 | 100 | |
| 20 | Clear Smog | Poison | 50 | — | |
| 25 | Guard Split | Psychic | — | — | |
| 25 | Power Split | Psychic | — | — | |
| 30 | Venoshock | Poison | 65 | 100 | |
| 35 | Headbutt | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 40 | Toxic Spikes | Poison | — | — | |
| 45 | Venom Drench | Poison | — | 100 | |
| 50 | Power Gem | Rock | 80 | 100 | |
| 55 | Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — | |
| 60 | Mirror Coat | Psychic | — | 100 | |
| 65 | Wonder Room | Psychic | — | — | |
| 70 | Head Smash | Rock | 150 | 80 |
Egg moves
Nihilego does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield.
Move Tutor moves
Nihilego can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):
Moves learnt by TM
Nihilego is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 90 | |
| 17 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
| 19 | Safeguard | Normal | — | — | |
| 21 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 22 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 24 | Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
| 25 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 32 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
| 39 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 48 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
| 70 | Trick Room | Psychic | — | — | |
| 71 | Wonder Room | Psychic | — | — | |
| 73 | Cross Poison | Poison | 70 | 100 | |
| 74 | Venoshock | Poison | 65 | 100 | |
| 76 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
| 77 | Hex | Ghost | 65 | 100 | |
| 97 | Brutal Swing | Dark | 60 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TR
Nihilego is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
| 08 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
| 09 | Thunder | Electric | 110 | 70 | |
| 11 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
| 20 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 22 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | 90 | 100 | |
| 25 | Psyshock | Psychic | 80 | 100 | |
| 26 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 54 | Toxic Spikes | Poison | — | — | |
| 57 | Poison Jab | Poison | 80 | 100 | |
| 63 | Power Gem | Rock | 80 | 100 | |
| 69 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 80 | 90 | |
| 73 | Gunk Shot | Poison | 120 | 80 | |
| 74 | Iron Head | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| 76 | Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — | |
| 77 | Grass Knot | Grass | — | 100 | |
| 78 | Sludge Wave | Poison | 95 | 100 | |
| 81 | Foul Play | Dark | 95 | 100 | |
| 83 | Ally Switch | Psychic | — | — | |
| 91 | Venom Drench | Poison | — | 100 | |
| 92 | Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | 80 | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Nihilego learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Acid | Poison | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Constrict | Normal | 10 | 100 | |
| 1 | Guard Split | Psychic | — | — | |
| 1 | Pound | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Power Split | Psychic | — | — | |
| 1 | Tickle | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 7 | Clear Smog | Poison | 50 | — | |
| 13 | Psywave | Psychic | — | 100 | |
| 19 | Headbutt | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 23 | Venoshock | Poison | 65 | 100 | |
| 29 | Toxic Spikes | Poison | — | — | |
| 31 | Safeguard | Normal | — | — | |
| 37 | Power Gem | Rock | 80 | 100 | |
| 43 | Mirror Coat | Psychic | — | 100 | |
| 47 | Acid Spray | Poison | 40 | 100 | |
| 53 | Venom Drench | Poison | — | 100 | |
| 59 | Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — | |
| 67 | Wonder Room | Psychic | — | — | |
| 73 | Head Smash | Rock | 150 | 80 |
Egg moves
Nihilego does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Move Tutor moves
Nihilego can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ally Switch | Psychic | — | — | |
| Bind | Normal | 15 | 85 | |
| Foul Play | Dark | 95 | 100 | |
| Gunk Shot | Poison | 120 | 80 | |
| Iron Head | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| Knock Off | Dark | 65 | 100 | |
| Magic Coat | Psychic | — | — | |
| Pain Split | Normal | — | — | |
| Role Play | Psychic | — | — | |
| Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
| Spite | Ghost | — | 100 | |
| Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — | |
| Telekinesis | Psychic | — | — | |
| Wonder Room | Psychic | — | — | |
| Worry Seed | Grass | — | 100 | |
| Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 80 | 90 |
Moves learnt by TM
Nihilego is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 | Psyshock | Psychic | 80 | 100 | |
| 06 | Toxic | Poison | — | 90 | |
| 09 | Venoshock | Poison | 65 | 100 | |
| 10 | Hidden Power | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
| 16 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 20 | Safeguard | Normal | — | — | |
| 21 | Frustration | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
| 25 | Thunder | Electric | 110 | 70 | |
| 27 | Return | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 29 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
| 33 | Reflect | Psychic | — | — | |
| 34 | Sludge Wave | Poison | 95 | 100 | |
| 36 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | 90 | 100 | |
| 37 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 48 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
| 49 | Echoed Voice | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 57 | Charge Beam | Electric | 50 | 90 | |
| 59 | Brutal Swing | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 73 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 90 | |
| 84 | Poison Jab | Poison | 80 | 100 | |
| 86 | Grass Knot | Grass | — | 100 | |
| 87 | Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
| 88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 90 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 92 | Trick Room | Psychic | — | — | |
| 99 | Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | 80 | 100 | |
| 100 | Confide | Normal | — | — |
- In other generations
- 7
- 8
- 9
Nihilego sprites
- See all Nihilego sprites
Where to find Nihilego
| Sun Moon |
Diglett's Tunnel, Wela Volcano Park |
|---|---|
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Ultra Space |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Nihilego questions
Other languages
| English | Nihilego |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ウツロイド (Uturoid) |
| German | Anego |
| French | Zéroïd |
| Italian | Nihilego |
| Spanish | Nihilego |
| Korean | 텅비드 (teongbideu) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 虚吾伊德 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 虛吾伊德 |
| English |
Parasite Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | きせいポケモン |
| German | Parasiten-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Parasite |
| Italian | Pokémon Parassita |
| Spanish | Pokémon Parásito |
| Korean | 기생포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 寄生宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 寄生寶可夢 |
Name origin
- nihilism
- anarchy, desctructiveness
- ego
- the self
