# Nihilego - VGC 17 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Nihilego in VGC 17. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 17 (`vgc2017`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2017 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017/Nihilego)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017/Nihilego
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 17 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2017](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017)

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## Common Moves
- **Sludge Bomb**: 99.629%
- **Power Gem**: 99.616%
- **Protect**: 82.934%
- **Trick Room**: 52.153%
- **Hidden Power Ice**: 35.140%
- **Acid Spray**: 11.737%
- **Other**: 18.790%

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

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 43.060%
- **Life Orb**: 18.787%
- **Choice Scarf**: 15.599%
- **Wiki Berry**: 10.160%
- **Iapapa Berry**: 4.599%
- **Grassy Seed**: 2.135%
- **Rockium Z**: 1.397%
- **Other**: 4.262%

## Common Teammates
- **Arcanine**: 85.607%
- **Buzzwole**: 32.539%
- **Tapu Lele**: 31.832%
- **Tapu Bulu**: 20.074%
- **Drifblim**: 18.910%
- **Gyarados**: 13.187%

## FAQ for Nihilego in vgc2017-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Nihilego?
Nihilego is frequently paired with Arcanine, Buzzwole, Tapu Lele, Tapu Bulu. 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 32.539% 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 **Focus Sash** (43.060%).

### What is the most common role for Nihilego?
Based on common item usage (Focus Sash), Nihilego often functions as a **lead or glass-cannon** in the vgc2017-1760 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/vgc2017/Nihilego) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 17 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2017) - Build teams with Nihilego
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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