Nihilego Weakness & Counters

Type matchups

Base stats

HP

109

Attack

53

Defense

47

Sp. Atk

127

Sp. Def

131

Speed

103

Total

570

Best counters to Nihilego

• Iron TreadsHits for 4×
• SteelixHits for 4×
• ExcadrillHits for 4×
• Galarian StunfiskHits for 4×
• Alolan DugtrioHits for 4×
• Alolan DiglettHits for 4×

Other Rock/Poison Pokémon

• Glimmet
• Glimmora
• Mega Glimmora

Frequently asked questions

What is Nihilego weak to?

As a Rock/Poison type, Nihilego takes super-effective damage from Ground (4×), Steel, Water and Psychic moves.

What is Nihilego resistant to?

Nihilego resists Normal, Flying, Bug, Fire, Fairy and Poison (¼×) moves.

What are the best counters to Nihilego?

Strong type-based picks include Iron Treads, Steelix and Excadrill, which hit Nihilego with super-effective attacks.