Pokemon Sword and Shield Nihilego is a Rock and Poison Type Parasite Pokémon, which makes it weak against Steel, Water, Psychic, Ground type moves. You can find and catch Nihilego using our guide below on How To Obtain this pokemon. The Max IV Stats of Nihilego are 109 HP, 53 Attack, 127 SP Attack, 47 Defense, 131 SP Defense, and 103 Speed.
Nihilego Galar Pokedex ID: C793
List of Nihilego Max IV Stats in Pokemon SW SH.
| Total | 570 | |
| HP | 109 | |
| Attack | 53 | |
| Defense | 47 | |
| Special Attack | 127 | |
| Special Defense | 131 | |
| Speed | 103 |
Based on this pokemon's stats we consider the best nature for Nihilego to have is Gentle, this will increase it's Sp. Def and decrease it's Defense stats.
| Beast Boost | Normal |
How do i evolve Nihilego in Pokemon Sword and Shield?
Currently Pokemon Sword and Shield Nihilego does not have an evolution form in Generation 8.
Where do i find and how to get Nihilego?
Nihilego does not normally spawn in the wild, you will need to find this pokemon using a different method.
Where do i find Nihilego Raids?
This pokemon does not spawn as a raid.
Nihilego is a Rock and Poison Type pokemon. This will cause it to take More Damage from Steel, Water, Psychic, Ground Type Moves and will take Less Damage from Normal, Flying, Fire, Bug, Fairy, Poison type moves.
| 4.0x Damage | |
| 2.0x Damage | |
| 0.5x Damage | |
| 0.25x Damage | |
| Immune to Damage |
What pokemon is Nihilego Weak Against?
What pokemon is Nihilego Strong Against?
What moves can Nihilego learn from TMs, TRs, and Leveling?
Nihilego can learn the rock type move Head Smash at level 70. This Physical move User receives recoil damage. Bolded Pow numbers are adjusted for this pokemon's Rock and Poison type +50% STAB damage.
| 1 | Wrap | Physical | 15 | 90 | 20 | Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns. | |
| 1 | Pound | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | ||
| 5 | Acid | Special | 60 | 100 | 30 | May lower opponent's Special Defense. | |
| 10 | Tickle | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Lowers opponent's Attack and Defense. | |
| 15 | Acid Spray | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 | Sharply lowers opponent's Special Defense. | |
| 20 | Clear Smog | Special | 75 | — | 15 | Removes all of the target's stat changes. | |
| 25 | Power Split | Status | — | — | 10 | Averages Attack and Special Attack with the target. | |
| 25 | Guard Split | Status | — | — | 10 | Averages Defense and Special Defense with the target. | |
| 30 | Venoshock | Special | 97.5 | 100 | 10 | Inflicts double damage if the target is poisoned. | |
| 35 | Headbutt | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | May cause flinching. | |
| 40 | Toxic Spikes | Status | — | — | 20 | Poisons opponents when they switch into battle. | |
| 45 | Venom Drench | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Lowers poisoned opponent's Special Attack and Speed. | |
| 50 | Power Gem | Special | 120 | 100 | 20 | ||
| 55 | Stealth Rock | Status | — | — | 20 | Damages opponent switching into battle. | |
| 60 | Mirror Coat | Special | — | 100 | 20 | When hit by a Special Attack, user strikes back with 2x power. | |
| 65 | Wonder Room | Status | — | — | 10 | Swaps every Pokémon's Defense and Special Defense for 5 turns. | |
| 70 | Head Smash | Physical | 225 | 80 | 5 | User receives recoil damage. |
TM Moves Nihilego can learn
| TM14 | Thunder Wave | Status | — | 90 | 20 | Paralyzes opponent. | |
| TM17 | Light Screen | Status | — | — | 30 | Halves damage from Special attacks for 5 turns. | |
| TM19 | Safeguard | Status | — | — | 25 | The user's party is protected from status conditions. | |
| TM21 | Rest | Status | — | — | 10 | User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed. | |
| TM22 | Rock Slide | Physical | 112.5 | 90 | 10 | May cause flinching. | |
| TM24 | Snore | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | Can only be used if asleep. May cause flinching. | |
| TM25 | Protect | Status | — | — | 10 | Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively. | |
| TM32 | Sandstorm | Status | — | — | 10 | Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns. | |
| TM39 | Facade | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed. | |
| TM48 | Rock Tomb | Physical | 90 | 95 | 15 | Lowers opponent's Speed. | |
| TM70 | Trick Room | Status | — | — | 5 | Slower Pokémon move first in the turn for 5 turns. | |
| TM71 | Wonder Room | Status | — | — | 10 | Swaps every Pokémon's Defense and Special Defense for 5 turns. | |
| TM73 | Cross Poison | Physical | 105 | 100 | 20 | High critical hit ratio. May poison opponent. | |
| TM74 | Venoshock | Special | 97.5 | 100 | 10 | Inflicts double damage if the target is poisoned. | |
| TM76 | Round | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | Power increases if teammates use it in the same turn. | |
| TM77 | Hex | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | Inflicts more damage if the target has a status condition. | |
| TM97 | Brutal Swing | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user swings its body around violently to inflict damage on everything in its vicinity. |
| TR01 | Body Slam | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | May paralyze opponent. | |
| TR08 | Thunderbolt | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | May paralyze opponent. | |
| TR09 | Thunder | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 | May paralyze opponent. | |
| TR11 | Psychic | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | May lower opponent's Special Defense. | |
| TR20 | Substitute | Status | — | — | 10 | Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits. | |
| TR22 | Sludge Bomb | Special | 135 | 100 | 10 | May poison opponent. | |
| TR25 | Psyshock | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | Inflicts damage based on the target's Defense, not Special Defense. | |
| TR26 | Endure | Status | — | — | 10 | Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively. | |
| TR27 | Sleep Talk | Status | — | — | 10 | User performs one of its own moves while sleeping. | |
| TR54 | Toxic Spikes | Status | — | — | 20 | Poisons opponents when they switch into battle. | |
| TR57 | Poison Jab | Physical | 120 | 100 | 20 | May poison the opponent. | |
| TR63 | Power Gem | Special | 120 | 100 | 20 | ||
| TR69 | Zen Headbutt | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 | May cause flinching. | |
| TR73 | Gunk Shot | Physical | 180 | 80 | 5 | May poison opponent. | |
| TR74 | Iron Head | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | May cause flinching. | |
| TR76 | Stealth Rock | Status | — | — | 20 | Damages opponent switching into battle. | |
| TR77 | Grass Knot | Special | — | 100 | 20 | The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack. | |
| TR78 | Sludge Wave | Special | 142.5 | 100 | 10 | May poison opponent. | |
| TR81 | Foul Play | Physical | 95 | 100 | 15 | Uses the opponent's Attack stat. | |
| TR83 | Ally Switch | Status | — | — | 15 | User switches with opposite teammate. | |
| TR91 | Venom Drench | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Lowers poisoned opponent's Special Attack and Speed. | |
| TR92 | Dazzling Gleam | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | Hits all adjacent opponents. |