Nihilego is a Rock/Poison-type Pokemon in Pokemon GO, originally from the Alola region (#793, Generation 7). With a max CP of 4,465 and base stats of 249/210/240 (Atk/Def/Sta), Nihilego has a total stat product of 699. Nihilego's best moveset is Poison Jab and Sludge Bomb, making it a competitive Poison-type attacker for raids.
Nihilego is weak to Ground, Psychic, Steel, Water-type moves (double weak to Ground). It resists Poison, Bug, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Normal-type attacks. Nihilego is a 20.0 km buddy Pokemon.
Stats
Type Chart
Rankings
Poison Jab
Sludge Bomb
Moves
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
Best Moveset Analysis
For raids and gym battles, Nihilego's best offensive moveset is Poison Jab combined with Sludge Bomb, achieving 14.5 DPS and 365 TDO as a Poison-type attacker (ranked #18, Tier C).
Among fast moves, the highest DPS option is Poison Jab (13 DPS), while Acid generates energy the fastest (10 EPS).
Raid Guide
Nihilego as Raid Boss
Not Currently in RaidsNihilego is not currently available as a raid boss. When Nihilego returns to raids, here are the best counters to defeat it. A 100% IV Nihilego from raids would have 2256 CP at level 20, or 2821 CP at level 25 with weather boost.
Best Counters to Beat Nihilego
Nihilego is weak to Ground, Psychic, Steel, Water-type moves, so counters with these move types will deal the most damage.
Nihilego as Raid Counter
Nihilego is an effective raid counter against the following Pokemon.
How to Get Nihilego
Nihilego can be encountered in the wild in Pokemon GO.
Walking Nihilego as your buddy earns 1 candy every 20.0 km.
Nihilego Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Nihilego in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV Nihilego from raids or eggs will show 2,256 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!
Trainer Tips
Nihilego is a Rock/Poison-type Pokemon with a stat total of 699. With its high Attack stat (249), Nihilego is best suited for offensive roles in both raids and PvP.
Be careful of Nihilego's double weakness to Ground-type moves, which deal 156% increased damage. Opponents with these move types can take down Nihilego very quickly.
Nihilego's moves get a damage boost in Cloudy and Partly Cloudy weather. Take advantage of weather conditions to maximize your DPS in raids and gym battles.
Unlocking a second charged move costs 100,000 Stardust and 100 Candy. With 4 charged moves available, a second move gives Nihilego much better coverage in PvP battles.
Should I Invest in Nihilego?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Low Priority
Nihilego ranks #18 as a Poison-type attacker with a Tier C rating, meaning stronger options are readily available. With a max CP of 4,465 and base stats of 249/210/240, its overall performance in raids falls behind top-tier competitors. Unless Nihilego is a personal favorite or you have surplus Stardust and Candy, your resources are better spent on higher-ranked Poison-type attackers. Keep one for your collection but skip the power-up investment for now.