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No. 0793 · Generation VII · Alola

Nihilego

The Parasite Pokémon

TL;DR. Nihilego is a rock/poison-type Pokémon from Generation VII. Base Stat Total: 570. One of several mysterious Ultra Beasts. People on the street report observing those infested by it suddenly becoming violent.

Rock Poison

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

Height1.2 m

Weight55.5 kg

AbilitiesBeast Boost

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Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 570. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 109

Attack 53

Defense 47

Sp. Attack 127

Sp. Defense 131

Speed 103

Total570

570 base stat total, the 93rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 8th among Rock-types.

131 base Special Defense, Nihilego's strongest stat, ranking 7th of 154 Rock-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Daily Pokémon · Video

Nihilego on Daily Pokémon

Nihilego was featured once as the Pokémon of the day. Tap a cover to play the short.

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May 6, 2026

Pokémon GO

Nihilego in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Nihilego reaches 3,949 CP at level 40 and 4,518 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack249

GO Defense210

GO Stamina240

Max CP (L40)3,949

Max CP (L50)4,465

Best buddy (L51)4,518

Raid catch CP 2,167–2,256 (L20). Weather boosted 2,709–2,821 (L25).

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Competitive

Nihilego in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Nihilego across the current metagames.

Pokémon GO Battle League

Ultra League #692 64 score

Master League #155 68.1 score

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Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.

Quick answers

Common questions about Nihilego.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Nihilego, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Nihilego?

Nihilego is a Rock/Poison-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Nihilego weak to?

Nihilego takes 4× damage from Ground. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Water, Psychic, Steel.

What is Nihilego resistant to?

Nihilego resists Normal, Fire, Flying, Bug, Fairy, Poison. It has no full immunities.

Does Nihilego evolve?

Nihilego does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.

What generation is Nihilego from?

Nihilego was introduced in Generation VII (the Alola region). Its Pokédex number is #0793.

What are Nihilego's base stats?

Nihilego has HP 109, Attack 53, Defense 47, Special Attack 127, Special Defense 131, and Speed 103. Total base stat total: 570.

What are Nihilego's abilities?

Nihilego can have the ability Beast Boost.

Is Nihilego legendary or mythical?

No. Nihilego is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Nihilego's best stat?

Nihilego's highest base stat is Special Defense at 131, which ranks 7th of 154 Rock-type Pokémon.

Is Nihilego good?

Nihilego has a base stat total of 570, the 93rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 8th among Rock-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.

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