Master League PvP guide
Nihilego Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Nihilego is a Rock/Poison-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #197. Its recommended PvP moveset is Poison Jab with Power Gem and Sludge Bomb.
Master League
#197
Viable pick
Type
Rock/Poison
Best Fast Move
Poison Jab
Charged Moves
Max CP
4,465
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT NIHILEGO
Is Nihilego Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Nihilego is currently a viable PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #197.
Nihilego PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra League | #726 | 60.8 | Poison Jab, Power Gem, Sludge Bomb |
| Master LeagueBest | #197 | 63.9 | Poison Jab, Power Gem, Sludge Bomb |
Best Moveset for Nihilego in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fairy, Grass
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Ground, Poison, Rock, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fairy, Grass
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Ground, Poison, Rock, Steel
The recommended PvP moveset for Nihilego is Poison Jab with Power Gem and Sludge Bomb.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Nihilego in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fairy, Grass
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Ground, Poison, Rock, Steel
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fairy, Grass
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Ground, Poison, Rock, Steel
Fast Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Charged Moves
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fairy, Grass
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Ground, Poison, Rock, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fairy, Grass
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Ground, Poison, Rock, Steel
Nihilego PvP Move Counts
Poison Jab → Power Gem
8 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Poison Jab → Sludge Bomb
8 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Nihilego Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Nihilego wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Nihilego Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Nihilego's Rock/Poison typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- ground2.56×
- psychic1.6×
- steel1.6×
- water1.6×
Resistant to
- poison0.391×
- bug0.625×
- fairy0.625×
- fire0.625×
- 0.625×
- normal0.625×
Best Counters to Nihilego in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Nihilego in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Nihilego's league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Roar of Timedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
70% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Super Effective
63% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Waterfallwater
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Avalancheice
Charged Move
Neutral
35% HP
- Origin Pulsewater
Charged Move
Super Effective
96% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Outragedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
52% HP
- Fusion Boltelectric
Charged Move
Neutral
43% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Super Effective
43% HP
- Spacial Renddragon
Charged Move
Neutral
47% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Clawsteel
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Neutral
47% HP
- Behemoth Bladesteel
Charged Move
Super Effective
90% HP
Ratings are shown from Nihilego's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Nihilego.
Best Teammates for Nihilego in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Nihilego should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 3 of Nihilego's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Nihilego's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Nihilego's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Nihilego's 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Master League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Nihilego
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/14/15 | 2,495 | 23.5 | 3,859,397 |
| #2 | 1/13/15 | 2,500 | 23.5 | 3,857,598 | |
| #3 | 0/15/14 | 2,496 | 23.5 | 3,853,132 | |
| #4 | 1/14/14 | 2,500 | 23.5 | 3,851,412 | |
| #5 | 1/15/12 | 2,496 | 23.5 | 3,845,017 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 4,465 | 50 | 8,975,713 |
| #2 | 14/15/15 | 4,448 | 50 | 8,941,714 | |
| #3 | 15/14/15 | 4,455 | 50 | 8,935,821 | |
| #4 | 15/15/14 | 4,456 | 50 | 8,933,770 | |
| #5 | 13/15/15 | 4,431 | 50 | 8,907,715 |
Nihilego Stats in Pokémon GO
Nihilego's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Ultra League
Nihilego 0/14/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 23.5
- CP
- 2,495
- Attack
- 161.2
- Defense
- 145.1
- HP
- 165
Master League
Nihilego 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 4,465
- Attack
- 221.8
- Defense
- 189.1
- HP
- 214
Nihilego Evolution
Nihilego has no normal evolution in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon Similar to Nihilego in Pokémon GO PvP
Same Rock / Poison typing · Also runs Power Gem · Master League #374
Shares Poison typing · Same Poison Jab fast move · Master League #394
Same Rock / Poison typing · Great League #984
Shares Poison typing · Same Poison Jab fast move · Mega Ultra League #42
Shares Poison typing · Same Poison Jab fast move · Mega Ultra League #22
Shares Poison typing · Poison-type fast move · Mega Ultra League #170
More PoGoCoach tools
Nihilego Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Nihilego in Pokémon GO PvP?
Nihilego's recommended PvP moveset is Poison Jab with Power Gem and Sludge Bomb.
Is Nihilego good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Nihilego is currently a viable PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #197.
What counters Nihilego in Pokémon GO PvP?
Dialga (Origin), Kyogre and Zekrom are among the strongest current counters to Nihilego in Master League.
What is Nihilego weak to in Pokémon GO?
Nihilego is weak to Ground (2.56×), Psychic (1.6×), Steel (1.6×), Water (1.6×).