Nihilego Pokemon GO — #10 Poison Attacker, Sludge Bomb 23.2 DPS

Q: What is the best moveset for Nihilego in Pokemon GO?

Nihilego's best moveset is Poison Jab with Sludge Bomb, worth 23.2 DPS as a Poison-type raid attacker. A TM rerolls at random among its 3 fast and 4 charged non-legacy moves.

Q: What is Nihilego's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Nihilego reaches 4,465 CP at level 50 and 3,949 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Nihilego?

A 15/15/15 Nihilego shows 2,256 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 2,821 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 1,692 CP.

Best moveset

Raids & gyms: Poison Jab Sludge Bomb 23.2 DPS

Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Sludge Bomb costs 50 energy for 85 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Nihilego takes from each attacking type

Weak to

Ground2.56× Psychic1.6× Steel1.6× Water1.6×

Resists

Poison0.39× Bug0.625× Fairy0.625× Fire0.625× Flying0.625× Normal0.625×

Base stats

Attack 249

Defense 210

Stamina 240

Stat total: 699
Buddy distance: 20.0 km per candy
Second charged move: 100,000 Dust + 100 Candy
100% IV at Lv 20: 2,256 CP

Nihilego moves

3 fast · 4 charged

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	EPS
Acid STAB	Poison	11	10	1.0s	11	10
Poison Jab Best STAB	Poison	13	9	1.0s	13	9
Pound	Normal	6	5	0.5s	12	10

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	DPE
Gunk Shot STAB	Poison	130	100	3.0s	43.3	1.30
Power Gem STAB	Rock	80	50	3.0s	26.7	1.60
Rock Slide STAB	Rock	75	50	2.5s	30	1.50
Sludge Bomb Best STAB	Poison	85	50	2.5s	34	1.70

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	Turns	DPT	EPT
Acid	Poison	6	8	1	6.00	8.00
Poison Jab	Poison	7	7	1	7.00	7.00
Pound	Normal	4	4	1	4.00	4.00

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DPE	Effect
Gunk Shot	Poison	130	75	1.73	—
Power Gem	Rock	85	50	1.70	—
Rock Slide	Rock	75	45	1.67	—
Sludge Bomb	Poison	80	50	1.60	—

Moveset analysis

For raids and gyms, Nihilego runs Poison Jab with Sludge Bomb — 23.2 DPS and 584 TDO as a Poison-type attacker.

The highest-damage fast move is Poison Jab (13 DPS); Acid builds energy fastest (10 EPS).

Rankings

Where Nihilego places in raids and PvP

Raid attacker

Type	Rank	Tier	DPS	TDO	Moveset
Poison	#10	B	23.2	584	Poison Jab Sludge Bomb

Raids

Not in raids

Status: Nihilego is not in the current raid rotation

Best counters against Nihilego

1

Primal GroudonMega Mud ShotPrecipice Blades 49.7DPS 1,227TDO 2

Shadow GroudonShadow Mud ShotPrecipice Blades 45.5DPS 750TDO 3

Mega GarchompMega Mud ShotEarthquake 43.2DPS 965TDO 4

Landorus (Therian) Mud ShotSandsear Storm 42.8DPS 665TDO 5

Shadow ExcadrillShadow Mud SlapEarthquake 42.5DPS 467TDO 6

Shadow MamoswineShadow Mud SlapHigh Horsepower 41.8DPS 520TDO

Counters carrying Ground, Psychic, Steel, Water moves deal the most damage.

Use Nihilego against

Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter

Morelull Tier 5 #7rank

Shiinotic Tier 5 #7rank

Cottonee Tier 5 #7rank

Whimsicott Tier 5 #7rank

Igglybuff Tier 5 #17rank

Jigglypuff Tier 5 #17rank

Mega Audino Tier 5 #17rank

Snubbull Tier 5 #18rank

Togepi Tier 5 #18rank

Wigglytuff Tier 5 #18rank

How to get Nihilego

Catch CP

Source	Level	Min CP	Max CP (100% IV)
Wild Catch	Lv 1–30	102	3,413
Wild (Weather Boost)	Lv 1–35	102	3,695
Raid Catch	Lv 20	2,221	2,313
Raid (Weather Boost)	Lv 25	2,764	2,877
Egg Hatch	Lv 20	2,221	2,313
Research Encounter	Lv 15	1,680	1,749
GO Battle League	Lv 20	2,221	2,313

Nihilego in events

Most recent first

All events

Event	Date	Role	Shiny
Road of Legends	6 Jul 2026	Raid boss	Yes
Nihilego Raid Hour	6 May 2026	Raid boss	—
Nihilego in 5-star Raid Battles	6 May 2026	Raid boss	Yes

Is Nihilego good in Pokemon GO?

Situational

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

Tier B: #10 among Poison-type raid attackers at 23.2 DPS. Worth building if your Poison team is thin, not ahead of the Tier S and A names above it.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

Level	Max CP
Lv 1	55
Lv 2	175
Lv 3	294
Lv 4	413
Lv 5	532
Lv 6	651
Lv 7	771
Lv 8	890
Lv 9	1,009
Lv 10	1,128
Lv 11	1,241
Lv 12	1,354
Lv 13	1,467

Level	Max CP
Lv 14	1,580
Lv 15	1,692
Lv 16	1,805
Lv 17	1,918
Lv 18	2,031
Lv 19	2,144
Lv 20	2,256
Lv 21	2,369
Lv 22	2,482
Lv 23	2,595
Lv 24	2,708
Lv 25	2,821
Lv 26	2,934

Level	Max CP
Lv 27	3,046
Lv 28	3,159
Lv 29	3,272
Lv 30	3,385
Lv 31	3,441
Lv 32	3,498
Lv 33	3,554
Lv 34	3,611
Lv 35	3,667
Lv 36	3,723
Lv 37	3,780
Lv 38	3,836
Lv 39	3,893

Level	Max CP
Lv 40	3,949
Lv 41	3,999
Lv 42	4,050
Lv 43	4,100
Lv 44	4,151
Lv 45	4,203
Lv 46	4,255
Lv 47	4,307
Lv 48	4,359
Lv 49	4,412
Lv 50	4,465

Pokedex info

Pokedex number: #0793
Height: 1.20 m
Weight: 55.50 kg
Buddy size: Flying
Game ID: V0793_POKEMON_NIHILEGO

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Nihilego in Pokemon GO?

Nihilego's best moveset is Poison Jab with Sludge Bomb, worth 23.2 DPS as a Poison-type raid attacker. A TM rerolls at random among its 3 fast and 4 charged non-legacy moves.

What are Nihilego's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Nihilego takes super effective damage from Ground, Psychic, Steel, Water. Ground is a double weakness (2.56×). It resists Bug, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Normal. Poison damage is double resisted (0.39×).

What is Nihilego's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Nihilego reaches 4,465 CP at level 50 and 3,949 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

What CP is a 100% IV Nihilego?

A 15/15/15 Nihilego shows 2,256 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 2,821 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 1,692 CP.

How do you get Nihilego in Pokemon GO?

Its most recent event was Road of Legends (July 2026).

Can Nihilego be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Yes, shiny Nihilego is in the game. It could be shiny in Road of Legends (July 2026).

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