# Nihilego - VGC 18 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Nihilego in VGC 18. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 18 (`vgc2018`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2018 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018/Nihilego)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018/Nihilego
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 18 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2018](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018)

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## Common Moves
- **Power Gem**: 99.991%
- **Sludge Bomb**: 98.536%
- **Protect**: 90.870%
- **Trick Room**: 65.428%
- **Hidden Power Ice**: 23.779%
- **Substitute**: 7.338%
- **Other**: 14.058%

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

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 53.271%
- **Rockium Z**: 13.651%
- **Adrenaline Orb**: 11.110%
- **Choice Scarf**: 8.634%
- **Wiki Berry**: 7.239%
- **Life Orb**: 3.134%
- **Other**: 2.961%

## Common Teammates
- **Landorus-Therian**: 68.368%
- **Charizard-Mega-Y**: 64.503%
- **Kartana**: 60.702%
- **Tapu Lele**: 58.916%
- **Milotic**: 46.543%
- **Gastrodon**: 6.055%

## FAQ for Nihilego in vgc2018-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Nihilego?
Nihilego is frequently paired with Landorus-Therian, Charizard-Mega-Y, Kartana, Tapu Lele. 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 60.554% 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** (53.271%).

### 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 vgc2018-1760 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/vgc2018/Nihilego) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 18 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2018) - Build teams with Nihilego
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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