# Nihilego - VGC 19 Moon Series Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Nihilego in VGC 19 Moon Series. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 19 Moon Series (`vgc2019moon`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2019moon |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019moon/Nihilego)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2019moon/Nihilego
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 19 Moon Series Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019moon)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2019moon](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2019moon)

---

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
- **Power Gem**: 99.696%
- **Sludge Bomb**: 98.640%
- **Protect**: 98.628%
- **Grass Knot**: 64.704%
- **Clear Smog**: 18.671%
- **Other**: 19.662%

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

## Common Items
- **Rockium Z**: 50.923%
- **Life Orb**: 23.809%
- **Focus Sash**: 7.902%
- **Safety Goggles**: 7.685%
- **Poisonium Z**: 5.210%
- **Other**: 4.471%

## Common Teammates
- **Yveltal**: 40.296%
- **Charizard**: 18.313%
- **Tsareena**: 16.710%
- **Tornadus**: 15.772%
- **Palkia**: 14.603%
- **Ho-Oh**: 8.145%

## FAQ for Nihilego in vgc2019moon-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Nihilego?
Nihilego is frequently paired with Yveltal, Charizard, Tsareena, Tornadus. 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 48.356% 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 **Rockium Z** (50.923%).

### What is the most common role for Nihilego?
Based on common item usage (Rockium Z), Nihilego often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2019moon-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** |

---

## Additional Resources

- [View Nihilego on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019moon/Nihilego) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 19 Moon Series Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019moon) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2019moon) - Build teams with Nihilego
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

---
*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).*