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nihilego
🎯 Nature Recommendations
Timid
Primary
+Speed -Attack
Speed over 100, Timid outspeeds opponents
Modest
Alternative
+Sp. Atk -Attack
Maximum damage with priority moves
#793

nihilego

Rock Poison

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

Height
1.2m
Weight
55.5kg
Generation
Gen VII (SM/USUM/LGP)
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Base Stats

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

Abilities (Click for details)

beast-boost
Normal Ability

Type Matchups

Weaknesses (×2)

Water Ground Steel Psychic

Resistances (×½)

Normal Fire Poison Flying Bug Fairy

Moveset & Team Recommendations

⚔️ Recommended Movesets
Special Attacker Moveset Special
power-gem ancient-power hydro-cannon calm-mind
nihilego's special attacker moveset, STAB movepower-gempaired with hydro-cannonfor wide coverage.
Sand Team Core Moveset Weather
earthquake stone-edge stone-edge rest
nihilegoas a Sand Team core, Maximize power with weather ability.
Fast Attacker Moveset Special
power-gem ancient-power hydro-cannon u-turn
Usingnihilego's speed advantage to attack first, u-turn to maintain momentum.
👥 Team Recommendations
Sand Team Core Sand
tyranitar excadrill garchomp gliscor ferrothorn
nihilegoas a Sand Team core member, with other weather setters maximize power.
Balanced Team Core Balance
landorus-incarnate togekiss ferrothorn scizor gyarados
nihilegoas a Balanced Team attacker core, Cover weaknesses with teammates.
Hyper Offense Team Core Hyper Offense
dragonite garchomp gyarados dragapult talonflame
nihilegoas a Hyper Offense team core, fast sweeping is the main goal.