Stats
Base stat total: 570 · In-game HP, attack and speed are derived from the base stats.
Why S tier
- Top 10% damage multiplier (×1.40)
- Very bulky: 119 HP (top 6%)
- Fast mover (121 speed) for kiting
- 6 evolvable own-type moves incl. Toxic & Rock Slide
How to get
★★★★ Epic · Hard
Epic in the Alola banner (6.5% per pull for the rarity, ~308 pulls for this one). Alola banner →
Nihilego moves (14)
On level-up you are offered moves from Nihilego's own types plus the Normal pool. You can hold 4 at once; each one evolves at max level if you have taken the stat card it asks for.
| Move | Type | Kind | Effect | Evolves into |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sludge | Poison | Projectile | Toxic sludge that poisons on impact. | Sludge Bombneeds Power · ×1.8 damage, +2 projectiles, +2 pierce and bigger |
| Poison Sting | Poison | Projectile | A quick poisonous sting. | Poison Jabneeds Sprint · ×1.8 damage, +2 projectiles, +2 pierce and bigger |
| Toxic | Poison | Trail | You leave pools of poison that badly poison whoever steps on them. | Poison Gasneeds Synthesis · ×1.8 damage, bigger and longer-lasting pools |
| Rock Throwstart | Rock | Projectile | A heavy boulder that pushes the enemy back. | Stone Edgeneeds Power · ×1.8 damage, +2 projectiles, +2 pierce and bigger |
| Rock Slide | Rock | Meteors | Rocks fall from the sky onto nearby enemies. | Stealth Rockneeds Reflexes · ×1.7 damage, +2 meteors and more radius |
| Toxic Spikes | Poison | Mines | Poison spikes that badly poison when they burst. | Gunk Shotneeds Synthesis · ×1.8 damage, +2 mines and a bigger blast |
| Tackle | Normal | Melee | Charges in an arc at everything in front of you. | Take Downneeds Vigor · ×1.9 damage, more range and hits in 360° |
| Quick Attack | Normal | Dash | You dash at the enemy like lightning and hit everything on the way. | Extreme Speedneeds Sprint · ×1.9 damage, more distance and less cooldown |
| Swords Dance | Normal | Buff | Deals no damage: builds ATTACK while active. | — |
| Agility | Normal | Buff | Deals no damage: builds SPEED while active. | — |
| Harden | Normal | Buff | Deals no damage: builds DEFENSE while active. | — |
| Body Slam | Normal | Melee | A full-weight tackle: slow, short and brutal. | Giga Impactneeds Power · ×1.9 damage, more range and hits in 360° |
| Hyper Voice | Normal | Burst | A sound wave that spreads in every direction. | Uproarneeds Reflexes · +6 projectiles, ×1.6 damage and +1 pierce |
| Substitute | Normal | Turret | A decoy that stays behind shooting for you. | Double Teamneeds Armor · ×1.8 damage, +1 at a time and fires faster |
Type matchups
Weak to: Ground ×2.56 Water ×1.6 Psychic ×1.6 Steel ×1.6
Resists: Poison ×0.36 Normal ×0.6 Fire ×0.6 Flying ×0.6 Bug ×0.6 Fairy ×0.6 Grass ×0.96 Fighting ×0.96
Weather
Boosted in: Sandstorm
Hurt by: Snowfall
Similar Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
Is Nihilego good in PokéSurvivor?
Nihilego is S tier, ranked #13 of 966 partners. Top 10% damage multiplier (×1.40). Very bulky: 119 HP (top 6%). Fast mover (121 speed) for kiting. 6 evolvable own-type moves incl. Toxic & Rock Slide.
How do I get Nihilego?
Epic in the Alola banner (6.5% per pull for the rarity, ~308 pulls for this one). Gacha tickets are earned by playing; they cannot be bought.
What moves can Nihilego learn?
Nihilego can be offered 14 moves on level-up: every Rock and Poison-type move plus the Normal pool. It starts with Rock Throw.
What is Nihilego weak to?
Ground (×2.56), Water (×1.6), Psychic (×1.6), Steel (×1.6).
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