# Nihilego - VGC 19 Global Link Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Nihilego in VGC 19 Global Link. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 19 Global Link (`vgc2019pgl`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2019pgl |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019pgl/Nihilego)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2019pgl/Nihilego
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 19 Global Link Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019pgl)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2019pgl](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2019pgl)

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## Common Moves
- **Protect**: 99.438%
- **Sludge Bomb**: 92.987%
- **Power Gem**: 86.848%
- **Clear Smog**: 44.086%
- **Hidden Power Water**: 29.253%
- **Substitute**: 23.835%
- **Trick Room**: 14.433%
- **Other**: 9.119%

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

## Common Items
- **Rockium Z**: 82.196%
- **Focus Sash**: 12.165%
- **Poisonium Z**: 4.943%
- **Other**: 0.696%

## Common Teammates
- **Tapu Koko**: 55.965%
- **Salamence-Mega**: 40.530%
- **Yveltal**: 36.592%
- **Kyogre-Primal**: 33.902%
- **Rayquaza-Mega**: 30.884%
- **Lunala**: 17.897%

## FAQ for Nihilego in vgc2019pgl-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Nihilego?
Nihilego is frequently paired with Tapu Koko, Salamence-Mega, Yveltal, Kyogre-Primal. 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 81.304% 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** (82.196%).

### What is the most common role for Nihilego?
Based on common item usage (Rockium Z), Nihilego often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2019pgl-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/vgc2019pgl/Nihilego) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 19 Global Link Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019pgl) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2019pgl) - 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).*