Nihilego
Rock/Poison-type, Generation 7. Ranked #19 among Poison-type raid attackers (Tier C).
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Poison Jab Sludge Bomb 14.5 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
Base stats
- 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 — 14.5 DPS and 365 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 | #19 | C | 14.5 | 365 | Poison Jab Sludge Bomb |
Raids
- Raid tier
- 5-Star
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Nihilego raid guide
Best counters against Nihilego
Use Nihilego against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Nihilego
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Raids
- 5-Star raid boss
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
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 |
Is Nihilego good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
At Tier C (rank #19 as a Poison-type attacker) there are better options for the same Stardust. Keep a good specimen, skip the power-up unless Nihilego is a favourite.
- Attack is its highest stat (249), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 100,000 Dust and 100 Candy, and with 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Cloudy and Partly Cloudy weather — worth timing raids around.
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 (fast) with Sludge Bomb (charged), worth 14.5 DPS as a Poison-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Nihilego's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Nihilego takes super effective damage from Ground, Psychic, Steel, Water-type moves. It is double weak to Ground (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Poison, Bug, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Normal, so avoid those types against it.
What is Nihilego's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Nihilego reaches 4,465 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,949 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Nihilego?
A perfect 15/15/15 Nihilego shows 2,256 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,821 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Nihilego in Pokemon GO?
Nihilego spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It is currently a 5-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Nihilego be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Nihilego depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.