# Nihilego - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in National Dex

> Find the best Nihilego builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Nihilego Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | National Dex (`gen8nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8nationaldex |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Nihilego)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Nihilego
- **Format Overview**: [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Nihilego.

## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Ground (4x), Water (2x), Psychic (2x), Steel (2x) |
| **Resists** | Poison (1/4x), Normal (1/2x), Fire (1/2x), Flying (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), Fairy (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

## Common Moves
- **Sludge Wave**: 96.938%
- **Meteor Beam**: 82.266%
- **Hidden Power Ice**: 78.937%
- **Thunderbolt**: 75.165%
- **Stealth Rock**: 17.442%
- **Grass Knot**: 14.141%
- **Toxic Spikes**: 12.842%
- **Power Gem**: 7.299%
- **Other**: 14.971%

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

## Common Items
- **Power Herb**: 82.266%
- **Focus Sash**: 12.827%
- **Other**: 4.907%

## Common Teammates
- **Kartana**: 60.113%
- **Landorus-Therian**: 59.872%
- **Xurkitree**: 59.835%
- **Latios-Mega**: 59.830%
- **Rillaboom**: 51.084%
- **Buzzwole**: 13.081%

## FAQ for Nihilego in gen8nationaldex-1760

### What are the top moves for Nihilego?
The most common moves for Nihilego are Sludge Wave, Meteor Beam, Hidden Power Ice, Thunderbolt. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Nihilego?
Nihilego is frequently paired with Kartana, Landorus-Therian, Xurkitree, Latios-Mega. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Nihilego weak to and resistant against?
Nihilego is weak to Ground (4x), Water (2x), Psychic (2x), Steel (2x), resists Poison (1/4x), Normal (1/2x), Fire (1/2x), Flying (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), Fairy (1/2x), and is immune to no types.

### 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 **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `4/0/0/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 59.830% 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 **Power Herb** (82.266%).

### What is the most common role for Nihilego?
Based on common item usage (Power Herb), Nihilego often functions as a **tactical** in the gen8nationaldex-1760 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/gen8nationaldex/Nihilego) - Full interactive stats page
- [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen8nationaldex) - Build teams with Nihilego
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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