nihilego
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Summary
Nihilego
Nihilego is a Parasite Pokémon introduced in Generation VII.
Type: Rock / Poison
Abilities: - Beast Boost: The Pokémon's highest stat is increased by one stage whenever it knocks out another Pokémon. - Hidden Ability: None
Physical Characteristics: - Nihilego is notable for its jellyfish-like appearance with a translucent, gelatinous body. - It has a large, bell-shaped head that echoes the shape of a dress, with tentacle-like appendages beneath. - Its coloration is predominantly light blue with a deep blue dome in the center of its head.
Behavior and Habitat: - Nihilego is known for its parasitic nature, with a tendency to latch onto and take over the behavior of its host. - It typically resides in Ultra Space, a place beyond the Pokémon world.
In Battle: - Nihilego is highly effective at Special Attacks thanks to its high Special Attack stat. - It also has a good Speed stat, which allows it to outspeed many opponents.
Evolution: - Nihilego does not evolve and has no known pre-evolved form.
Interesting Facts: - Nihilego is the only known Pokémon with the Rock/Poison type combination. - Its name is a combination of the Latin words "nihil" meaning nothing and "lego" meaning I choose, referencing its parasitic nature and its ability to take over its host. - Nihilego's design was inspired by the "jellyfish princess" character trope in anime, which often depicts female characters as ethereal, fragile, and slightly alien.
Pokémon Sprites
Evolution Chain
Moves
Level Up
- Level 1: Pound
- Level 1: Wrap
- Level 1: Acid
- Level 1: Constrict
- Level 1: Tickle
- Level 1: Guard Split
- Level 1: Power Split
- Level 7: Clear Smog
- Level 13: Psywave
- Level 19: Headbutt
- Level 23: Venoshock
- Level 29: Toxic Spikes
- Level 31: Safeguard
- Level 37: Power Gem
- Level 43: Mirror Coat
- Level 47: Acid Spray
- Level 53: Venom Drench
- Level 59: Stealth Rock
- Level 67: Wonder Room
- Level 73: Head Smash
TM/HM
- Body Slam
- Thunderbolt
- Thunder Wave
- Thunder
- Toxic
- Psychic
- Double Team
- Light Screen
- Reflect
- Rest
- Rock Slide
- Substitute
- Protect
- Sludge Bomb
- Sandstorm
- Endure
- Swagger
- Sleep Talk
- Return
- Frustration
- Hidden Power
- Facade
- Rock Tomb
- Poison Jab
- Trick Room
- Cross Poison
- Grass Knot
- Charge Beam
- Psyshock
- Sludge Wave
- Round
- Echoed Voice
- Hex
- Confide
- Dazzling Gleam
- Brutal Swing
Breeding
Tutor
Other
Flavor Text Entries
- Sun: One of several mysterious Ultra Beasts. People on the street report observing those infested by it suddenly becoming violent.
- Moon: One of the Ultra Beasts. It’s unclear whether or not this Pokémon is sentient, but sometimes it can be observed behaving like a young girl.
- Ultra-Sun: A life-form from another world, it was dubbed a UB and is thought to produce a strong neurotoxin.
- Ultra-Moon: It appeared in this world from an Ultra Wormhole. Nihilego appears to be a parasite that lives by feeding on people and Pokémon.