Nihilego was the first Ultra Beast added to Pokémon GO and appeared in Five-Star Raids in the mobile game. This Pokémon can be tough to take down, but it has some weaknesses that players can take advantage of. Nihilego is a Rock and Poison-type Pokémon, so players should use Steel, Water, Psychic, and especially Ground-type moves in the battle.
How to beat Nihilego in Pokémon GO
Nihilego’s Moveset
Quick Attacks:
- Poison Jab (Poison-type)Acid (Poison-type)Pound (Normal-type)
Charged Attacks:
- Gunk Shot (Poison-type)Sludge Bomb (Poison-type)Rock Slide (Rock-type)Power Gem (Rock-type)
Best Counters to use against Nihilego in Pokémon GO
If players cannot access the Pokémon above, they can successfully use Ground-type moves. Water, Steel, and Psychic-type moves are also great choices and can significantly damage Nihilego.
Best Quick Attack:
Mud Shot (Ground-type)
Best Charged Attack:
Earthquake (Ground-type)
Mud-Slap (Ground-type)
Earth Power (Ground-type)
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