Nihilego

Nihilego
Generation	Generation VII
Generation	Generation VII
Evolutionary Line	No evolution line
Evolutionary Line	No evolution line
Type(s)
Species	Parasite Pokémon
Abilities	Beast Boost
Pokédex
Previous	Lunala
Previous	Lunala
Index	793
Index	793
Next	Buzzwole
Next	Buzzwole
Kanto	N/A
Kanto	N/A
Johto	N/A
Johto	N/A
Hoenn	N/A
Hoenn	N/A
Sinnoh	N/A
Sinnoh	N/A
Unova	N/A
Unova	N/A
Kalos	N/A
Kalos	N/A
Alola	293/391
Alola	293/391
Galar	N/A
Galar	N/A
Paldea	N/A
Paldea	N/A
Evolves
From	None
Into	None
Gender	Genderless
Gender	Genderless
Weight	122.4 lbs 55.5 kg
Weight	122.4 lbs 55.5 kg
Height	3'11" 1.2 m
Height	3'11" 1.2 m
Pokédex color	White
Pokédex color	White
Shape
Shape

Nihilego (Japanese: ウツロイド, Hepburn: Utsuroido) (codenamed UB-01 Symbiont) is a Rock/Poison-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VII. It is an Ultra Beast, one of the several species of Pokémon native to an alien dimension.

Biology

Physiology

Nihilego's exact bodily functions are unknown, however, it is known to be somewhat parasitic in the sense that it's much stronger when it has a host. Its also not known what exactly its tissue is made of, but according to several official sources, it's said to be made up of a glass-like material that is flexible like a rubber. As such, it is a genderless Pokémon. It's very perplexing, but more may be revealed in future games.

Natural abilities

As implied by its title of Symbiont, Nihilego is specialized towards influencing other Pokémon to protect itself and its nests. It generates a neurotoxin that simultaneously gives those injected with it great power while reducing their inhibitions and sending them into an agitated, often violent state. The ultimate goal of this is for the infected Pokémon to attack and destroy any natural competitors for itself and the Nihilego. It is heavily implied that the violent behavior of other Ultra Beasts is due to acting under the influence of Nihilego venom.

Evolution

Nihilego doesn't evolve.

Game info

Game locations

Locations
Version(s)	Area(s)	Rarity
Sun and Moon	Wela Volcano Park/Diglett's Tunnel (post-game side quest)	One
Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon	Ultra Deep Sea	One per visit

Pokédex entries

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Stats

Standard form

Stats
HP	109
Attack	53
Defense	47
Sp. Atk	1
Sp. Def	1
Speed	103
Total	314

Learnset

Leveling

LevelingGeneration VII
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
1	Power Split	-	-%	10	Psychic	Status
1	Guard Split	-	-%	10	Psychic	Status
1	Tickle	-	100%	20	Normal	Status
1	Acid	40	100%	30	Poison	Special
1	Constrict	10	100%	35	Normal	Physical
1	Pound	40	100%	35	Normal	Physical
7	Clear Smog	50	-%	15	Poison	Special
13	Psywave	-	100%	15	Psychic	Special
19	Headbutt	70	100%	15	Normal	Physical
23	Venoshock	65	100%	10	Poison	Special
29	Toxic Spikes	-	-%	20	Poison	Status
31	Safeguard	-	-%	25	Normal	Status
37	Power Gem	80	100%	20	Rock	Special
43	Mirror Coat	-	100%	20	Psychic	Special
47	Acid Spray	40	100%	20	Poison	Special
53	Venom Drench	-	100%	20	Poison	Status
59	Stealth Rock	-	-%	20	Rock	Status
67	Wonder Room	-	-%	10	Psychic	Status
73	Head Smash	150	80%	5	Rock	Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

By TM

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
TM03	Psyshock	80	100%	10	Psychic	Special
TM06	Toxic	-	90%	10	Poison	Status
TM09	Venoshock	65	100%	10	Poison	Special
TM10	Hidden Power	60	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM16	Light Screen	-	-%	30	Psychic	Status
TM17	Protect	-	-%	10	Normal	Status
TM20	Safeguard	-	-%	25	Normal	Status
TM21	Frustration	-	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM24	Thunderbolt	90	100%	15	Electric	Special
TM25	Thunder	110	70%	10	Electric	Special
TM27	Return	-	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM29	Psychic	90	100%	10	Psychic	Special
TM32	Double Team	-	-%	15	Normal	Status
TM33	Reflect	-	-%	20	Psychic	Status
TM34	Sludge Wave	95	100%	10	Poison	Special
TM36	Sludge Bomb	90	100%	10	Poison	Special
TM37	Sandstorm	-	-%	10	File:Type Eock HOME.png Eock	Status
TM42	Facade	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM44	Rest	-	-%	10	Psychic	Status
TM48	Round	60	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM49	Echoed Voice	40	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM57	Charge Beam	50	90%	10	Electric	Special
TM59	Brutal Swing	60	100%	20	Dark	Physical
TM73	Thunder Wave	-	90%	20	Electric	Physical
TM84	Poison Jab	80	100%	20	Poison	Physical
TM86	Grass Knot	-	100%	20	Grass	Special
TM87	Swagger	-	85%	15	Normal	Status
TM88	Sleep Talk	-	-%	10	Normal	Status
TM90	Substitute	-	-%	10	Normal	Status
TM92	Trick Room	-	100%	5	Psychic	Status
TM99	Dazzling Gleam	80	100%	10	Fairy	Special
TM100	Confide	-	-%	20	Normal	Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites

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Trivia

• As Nihilego is said to be the one who actually caused Lusamine to become evil, Nihilego is the first Pokémon without a trainer who is an antagonist.
  • It is also the first Pokémon to actually be fought as a trainer in the games after fusing with Lusamine.
• Lillie's original appearance is based on Nihilego's appearance, as per request of her mother, Lusamine.
• Despite being based on a jellyfish, it is weak to Water-type attacks.
• Nihilego is the only Ultra Beast with a unique type combination that no other Ultra Beast or Pokémon has.

Origin

Nihilego is based on a jellyfish. Its mind-numbing poison may be based on the neurotoxin produced by the Portugese man-o-war.

Etymology

Nihilego is a combination of "nihilist", a person who believes all life is meaningless and that there is no god, "ego", the mind space in which there is separation between consciousness and unconsciousness, and "geode", referring to its part Rock typing and its see-through appearance.

Gallery

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