# Nihilego - Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Nihilego in Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles (`series8`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | series8 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8/Nihilego)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/series8/Nihilego
- **Format Overview**: [Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/series8](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/series8)

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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.

## Common Moves
- **Sludge Bomb**: 97.915%
- **Protect**: 89.523%
- **Meteor Beam**: 84.905%
- **Power Gem**: 53.708%
- **Dazzling Gleam**: 33.366%
- **Trick Room**: 26.089%
- **Other**: 14.494%

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

## Common Items
- **Power Herb**: 84.736%
- **Focus Sash**: 10.855%
- **Other**: 4.409%

## Common Teammates
- **Calyrex-Shadow**: 36.141%
- **Thundurus**: 34.828%
- **Rillaboom**: 27.391%
- **Urshifu-Rapid-Strike**: 25.800%
- **Charizard**: 19.672%
- **Calyrex-Ice**: 18.401%

## FAQ for Nihilego in series8-1760

### What are the top moves for Nihilego?
The most common moves for Nihilego are Sludge Bomb, Protect, Meteor Beam, Power Gem. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Nihilego?
Nihilego is frequently paired with Calyrex-Shadow, Thundurus, Rillaboom, Urshifu-Rapid-Strike. 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 `4/0/0/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 47.905% 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** (84.736%).

### What is the most common role for Nihilego?
Based on common item usage (Power Herb), Nihilego often functions as a **tactical** in the series8-1760 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/series8/Nihilego) - Full interactive stats page
- [Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/series8) - 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).*