# Nihilego - National Dex Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Nihilego in National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | National Dex (`gen8nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8nationaldex |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## 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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## Common Moves
- **Sludge Wave**: 79.811%
- **Toxic Spikes**: 63.079%
- **Power Gem**: 57.627%
- **Hidden Power Fire**: 43.025%
- **Meteor Beam**: 33.463%
- **Hidden Power Ice**: 26.003%
- **Thunderbolt**: 23.098%
- **Stealth Rock**: 19.829%
- **Dazzling Gleam**: 17.309%
- **Grass Knot**: 14.267%

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

## Common Items
- **Air Balloon**: 36.356%
- **Power Herb**: 33.463%
- **Focus Sash**: 19.781%
- **Black Sludge**: 6.781%
- **Other**: 3.619%

## Common Teammates
- **Landorus-Therian**: 53.724%
- **Tapu Koko**: 38.556%
- **Ferrothorn**: 37.726%
- **Lopunny-Mega**: 36.273%
- **Rotom-Wash**: 36.273%
- **Kartana**: 25.754%

## FAQ for Nihilego in gen8nationaldex-1760

### What are the top moves for Nihilego?
The most common moves for Nihilego are Sludge Wave, Toxic Spikes, Power Gem, Hidden Power Fire. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Nihilego?
Nihilego is frequently paired with Landorus-Therian, Tapu Koko, Ferrothorn, Lopunny-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 **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/0/252/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 74.415% 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 **Air Balloon** (36.356%).

### What is the most common role for Nihilego?
Based on common item usage (Air Balloon), 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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*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).*