As a Rock/Poison type, Nihilego has 4 weaknesses, 6 resistances and 0 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 3 other Pokémon share the Rock/Poison typing.

Base stats

HP: 109
Attack: 53
Defense: 47
Sp. Atk: 127
Sp. Def: 131
Speed: 103
Total: 570

Nihilego has a base stat total of 570, higher than 82% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Sp. Def (131). With Sp. Atk (127) well above Attack (53), it works best as a special attacker. A Speed of 103 beats 86% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 109 HP, 47 Defense and 131 Sp. Def it is bulky and holds up better against special hits.

Nihilego's only ability is Beast Boost.

How to beat Nihilego

The best way to beat Nihilego is with Ground moves, which deal 4× damage. Steel, Water and Psychic moves are also super effective (2×).

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Normal, Flying, Poison, Bug, Fire and Fairy moves are resisted.

Good counters: Iron Treads hits for 4× with Ground-type STAB and is immune to Nihilego's Poison moves and resists its Rock moves. Steelix hits for 4× with Ground-type STAB and is immune to Nihilego's Poison moves and resists its Rock moves. Excadrill hits for 4× with Ground-type STAB and is immune to Nihilego's Poison moves and resists its Rock moves.