# Nihilego - DOU Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Nihilego in DOU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | DOU (`dou`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | dou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dou/Nihilego)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/dou/Nihilego
- **Format Overview**: [DOU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/dou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/dou)

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## Common Moves
- **Power Gem**: 96.973%
- **Sludge Bomb**: 95.575%
- **Hidden Power Ice**: 73.272%
- **Dazzling Gleam**: 49.336%
- **Protect**: 23.981%
- **Trick Room**: 21.666%
- **Grass Knot**: 19.025%
- **Thunderbolt**: 3.892%
- **Other**: 16.280%

## Common Abilities
- **Beast Boost**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Choice Scarf**: 70.030%
- **Focus Sash**: 18.951%
- **Poisonium Z**: 2.248%
- **Safety Goggles**: 2.181%
- **Air Balloon**: 1.834%
- **Other**: 4.756%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 63.226%
- **Zapdos**: 62.218%
- **Milotic**: 45.642%
- **Salamence-Mega**: 45.060%
- **Ferrothorn**: 44.113%
- **Charizard-Mega-Y**: 16.781%

## FAQ for Nihilego in dou-1825

### What are the top moves for Nihilego?
The most common moves for Nihilego are Power Gem, Sludge Bomb, Hidden Power Ice, Dazzling Gleam. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Nihilego?
Nihilego is frequently paired with Incineroar, Zapdos, Milotic, Salamence-Mega. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Nihilego?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Nihilego?
The top build for Nihilego features a **Modest** nature with an EV spread of `60/0/0/252/0/196`. This configuration accounts for 47.218% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Nihilego?
Nihilego is most effectively run with the ability **Beast Boost** (100.000%) and the item **Choice Scarf** (70.030%).

### What is the most common role for Nihilego?
Based on common item usage (Choice Scarf), Nihilego often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the dou-1825 meta.

### What are the base stats for Nihilego?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 109 |
| Attack | 53 |
| Defense | 47 |
| Sp. Atk | 127 |
| Sp. Def | 131 |
| Speed | 103 |
| **BST** | **570** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Nihilego on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dou/Nihilego) - Full interactive stats page
- [DOU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/dou) - Build teams with Nihilego
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*