# Nihilego - OU Usage Statistics

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

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | OU (`ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | ou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## Page Links

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

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## Common Moves
- **Power Gem**: 88.198%
- **Sludge Wave**: 65.047%
- **Hidden Power Ice**: 59.930%
- **Thunderbolt**: 42.764%
- **Stealth Rock**: 34.118%
- **Toxic Spikes**: 26.389%
- **Dazzling Gleam**: 15.525%
- **Sludge Bomb**: 15.359%
- **Grass Knot**: 14.975%
- **Hidden Power Fire**: 9.327%

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

## Common Items
- **Choice Scarf**: 46.473%
- **Focus Sash**: 23.051%
- **Life Orb**: 12.232%
- **Assault Vest**: 5.356%
- **Black Sludge**: 3.209%
- **Choice Specs**: 2.910%
- **Electrium Z**: 1.519%
- **Wise Glasses**: 1.517%
- **Other**: 3.734%

## Common Teammates
- **Garchomp**: 27.340%
- **Celesteela**: 26.950%
- **Tapu Bulu**: 18.106%
- **Serperior**: 14.817%
- **Blacephalon**: 14.761%
- **Lopunny-Mega**: 12.572%

## FAQ for Nihilego in ou-1825

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

### What are the best teammates for Nihilego?
Nihilego is frequently paired with Garchomp, Celesteela, Tapu Bulu, Serperior. 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 70.596% 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** (46.473%).

### 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 ou-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/ou/Nihilego) - Full interactive stats page
- [OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/ou) - 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).*