Nihilegoin Pokémon Heart & Soul
rockpoison
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Pokédex Entry
Parasite Pokémon
One of several mysterious Ultra Beasts. It's unclear whether or not this Pokémon is sentient, but sometimes it can be observed behaving like a young girl.
Nihilego in Pokémon Heart & Soul
Nihilego is #793 in the Pokédex for Pokémon Heart & Soul. This page covers its rock/poison typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution, and where to find it.
FrontNormal
Shiny
Animated
Shiny Animated
Back
Normal
Shiny
Type
RockPoison
Dex
#793
Abilities
KOs boost best stat.
Growth Rate
slow
Gender Ratio
Genderless
Egg Groups
undiscovered
Hatch Rate
Medium Fast (20 cycles)
Catch Rate
45
Base Exp
285
EV Yield
3 SpecialDefense
Wild Held Items
None
Weak To
water ×2ground ×4psychic ×2steel ×2
Resists
normal ×0.5fire ×0.5poison ×0.25flying ×0.5bug ×0.5fairy ×0.5
Evolution Chain
How to Obtain
Nihilego has no wild encounters recorded in this game, and no other in-game source is recorded yet.
Gen 7 Moves
The movepool a new game starts with.
Level Up (19)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power SplitLevel: 1Power Split | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | ||
| Averages changes to Attack and Sp. Atk with the foe. | ||||||
| Guard SplitLevel: 1Guard Split | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | ||
| Averages changes to Defense and Sp. Def with the foe. | ||||||
| TickleLevel: 1Tickle | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| Makes the foe laugh to lower Attack and Defense. | ||||||
| AcidLevel: 1Acid | poison | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP30 | ||
| Sprays a hide-melting acid. May lower Sp. Def.May lower Defense. | ||||||
| ConstrictLevel: 1Constrict | normal | PWR10 | ACC100 | PP35 | ||
| Constricts to inflict pain. May lower Speed. | ||||||
| PoundLevel: 1Pound | normal | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP35 | ||
| Pounds the foe with forelegs or tail. | ||||||
| Clear SmogLevel: 7Clear Smog | poison | PWR50 | ACC0 | PP15 | ||
| Attacks with white haze that eliminates all stat changes. | ||||||
| PsywaveLevel: 13Psywave | psychic | PWR1 | ACC0 | PP15 | ||
| Attacks with a psychic wave of varying intensity. | ||||||
| HeadbuttLevel: 19Headbutt | normal | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| A ramming attack that may cause flinching. | ||||||
| VenoshockLevel: 23Venoshock | poison | PWR65 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| Does double damage if the foe is poisoned. | ||||||
| Toxic SpikesLevel: 29Toxic Spikes | poison | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | ||
| Sets spikes that poison a foe switching in. | ||||||
| SafeguardLevel: 31Safeguard | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP25 | ||
| Protects allies from status problems for 5 turns. | ||||||
| Power GemLevel: 37Power Gem | rock | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| Attacks with rays of light that sparkle like diamonds. | ||||||
| Mirror CoatLevel: 43Mirror Coat | psychic | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| Counters the foe's special attack at double the power. | ||||||
| Acid SprayLevel: 47Acid Spray | poison | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| Sprays a hide-melting acid. Sharply reduces Sp. Def. | ||||||
| Venom DrenchLevel: 53Venom Drench | poison | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| Lowers the Attack, Sp. Atk and Speed of poisoned foes. | ||||||
| Stealth RockLevel: 59Stealth Rock | rock | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | ||
| Sets floating stones that hurt a foe switching in. | ||||||
| Wonder RoomLevel: 67Wonder Room | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | ||
| Defense and Sp. Def stats are swapped for 5 turns. | ||||||
| Head SmashLevel: 73Head Smash | rock | PWR150 | ACC80 | PP5 | ||
| A life-risking headbutt that seriously hurts the user. | ||||||
Gen 3 Moves
Used when the “Pokémon Movepool” challenge setting is set to Gen 3.
Level Up (19)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power SplitLevel: 1Power Split | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | ||
| Averages changes to Attack and Sp. Atk with the foe. | ||||||
| Guard SplitLevel: 1Guard Split | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | ||
| Averages changes to Defense and Sp. Def with the foe. | ||||||
| TickleLevel: 1Tickle | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| Makes the foe laugh to lower Attack and Defense. | ||||||
| AcidLevel: 1Acid | poison | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP30 | ||
| Sprays a hide-melting acid. May lower Sp. Def.May lower Defense. | ||||||
| ConstrictLevel: 1Constrict | normal | PWR10 | ACC100 | PP35 | ||
| Constricts to inflict pain. May lower Speed. | ||||||
| PoundLevel: 1Pound | normal | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP35 | ||
| Pounds the foe with forelegs or tail. | ||||||
| Clear SmogLevel: 7Clear Smog | poison | PWR50 | ACC0 | PP15 | ||
| Attacks with white haze that eliminates all stat changes. | ||||||
| PsywaveLevel: 13Psywave | psychic | PWR1 | ACC0 | PP15 | ||
| Attacks with a psychic wave of varying intensity. | ||||||
| HeadbuttLevel: 19Headbutt | normal | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| A ramming attack that may cause flinching. | ||||||
| VenoshockLevel: 23Venoshock | poison | PWR65 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| Does double damage if the foe is poisoned. | ||||||
| Toxic SpikesLevel: 29Toxic Spikes | poison | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | ||
| Sets spikes that poison a foe switching in. | ||||||
| SafeguardLevel: 31Safeguard | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP25 | ||
| Protects allies from status problems for 5 turns. | ||||||
| Power GemLevel: 37Power Gem | rock | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| Attacks with rays of light that sparkle like diamonds. | ||||||
| Mirror CoatLevel: 43Mirror Coat | psychic | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| Counters the foe's special attack at double the power. | ||||||
| Acid SprayLevel: 47Acid Spray | poison | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| Sprays a hide-melting acid. Sharply reduces Sp. Def. | ||||||
| Venom DrenchLevel: 53Venom Drench | poison | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| Lowers the Attack, Sp. Atk and Speed of poisoned foes. | ||||||
| Stealth RockLevel: 59Stealth Rock | rock | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | ||
| Sets floating stones that hurt a foe switching in. | ||||||
| Wonder RoomLevel: 67Wonder Room | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | ||
| Defense and Sp. Def stats are swapped for 5 turns. | ||||||
| Head SmashLevel: 73Head Smash | rock | PWR150 | ACC80 | PP5 | ||
| A life-risking headbutt that seriously hurts the user. | ||||||
TM/HM Moves (30)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charge BeamCharge Beam | electric | PWR50 | ACC90 | PP10 | TM57TM57 | |
| Fires a beam of electricity. May raise Sp. Atk. | ||||||
| Double TeamDouble Team | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP15 | TM32TM32 | |
| Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness. | ||||||
| EndureEndure | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM58TM58 | |
| Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP. | ||||||
| FacadeFacade | normal | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM42TM42 | |
| Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. | ||||||
| FrustrationFrustration | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM21TM21 | |
| Attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked. | ||||||
| Grass KnotGrass Knot | grass | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM86TM86 | |
| A snare attack that does more damage to heavier foes. | ||||||
| The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user. | ||||||
| Light ScreenLight Screen | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP30 | TM16TM16 | |
| Wall of light cuts special damage for 5 turns. | ||||||
| Poison JabPoison Jab | poison | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM84TM84 | |
| A stabbing attack that may poison the foe. | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. | ||||||
| PsychicPsychic | psychic | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM29TM29 | |
| A powerful psychic attack that may lower Sp. Def. | ||||||
| ReflectReflect | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | TM33TM33 | |
| Wall of light cuts physical damage for 5 turns. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP0 | TM44TM44 | |
| The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status. | ||||||
| ReturnReturn | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM27TM27 | |
| Attack that increases in power with friendship. | ||||||
| Rock SlideRock Slide | rock | PWR75 | ACC90 | PP10 | TM80TM80 | |
| Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks. | ||||||
| Rock TombRock Tomb | rock | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP0 | TM39TM39 | |
| Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed. | ||||||
| SafeguardSafeguard | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP25 | TM20TM20 | |
| Protects allies from status problems for 5 turns. | ||||||
| SandstormSandstorm | rock | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM37TM37 | |
| Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns. | ||||||
| Sleep TalkSleep Talk | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM82TM82 | |
| Uses an available move randomly while asleep. | ||||||
| Sludge BombSludge Bomb | poison | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM36TM36 | |
| Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison. | ||||||
| Stealth RockStealth Rock | rock | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | TM76TM76 | |
| Sets floating stones that hurt a foe switching in. | ||||||
| SubstituteSubstitute | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM90TM90 | |
| Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP. | ||||||
| SwaggerSwagger | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP15 | TM87TM87 | |
| Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises its Attack. | ||||||
| ThunderThunder | electric | PWR0 | ACC70 | PP10 | TM25TM25 | |
| A lightning attack that may cause paralysis. | ||||||
| ThunderboltThunderbolt | electric | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM24TM24 | |
| A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe. | ||||||
| Thunder WaveThunder Wave | electric | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | TM73TM73 | |
| A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe. | ||||||
| ToxicToxic | poison | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM06TM06 | |
| Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin. | ||||||
| Trick RoomTrick Room | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP5 | TM92TM92 | |
| Slower Pokémon get to move first for 5 turns. | ||||||
| Natural GiftNatural Gift | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM83TM83 | |
| The effectiveness varies with the held Berry. | ||||||
| Secret PowerSecret Power | normal | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM43TM43 | |
| Attack with effects that vary by location. | ||||||
Type Summary
4
Weaknesses
6
Resistances
0
Immunities
8
Neutral
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Nihilego. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Nihilego resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Nihilego, either offensively or defensively.
Steelix
steelground
4× STAB damage • Resists rock
4×Good
Excadrill
groundsteel
4× STAB damage • Resists rock
4×Good
Alolan Diglett
groundsteel
4× STAB damage • Resists rock
4×Good
Alolan Dugtrio
groundsteel
4× STAB damage • Resists rock
4×Good
Galarian Stunfisk
groundsteel
4× STAB damage • Resists rock
4×Good
Iron Treads
groundsteel
4× STAB damage • Resists rock
4×Good
Nidoqueen
poisonground
4× STAB damage • Resists rock
4×Good
Nidoking
poisonground
4× STAB damage • Resists rock
4×Good
Geodude
rockground
4× STAB damage • Resists rock
4×Good
Graveler
rockground
4× STAB damage • Resists rock
4×Good
Golem
rockground
4× STAB damage • Resists rock
4×Good
Onix
rockground
4× STAB damage • Resists rock
4×Good
Rhyhorn
groundrock
4× STAB damage • Resists rock
4×Good
Rhydon
groundrock
4× STAB damage • Resists rock
4×Good
Larvitar
rockground
4× STAB damage • Resists rock
4×Good
Pupitar
rockground
4× STAB damage • Resists rock
4×Good
Rhyperior
groundrock
4× STAB damage • Resists rock
4×Good
Golett
groundghost
4× STAB damage • Resists rock
4×Good
Golurk
groundghost
4× STAB damage • Resists rock
4×Good
Sandygast
ghostground
4× STAB damage • Resists rock
4×Good
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