Nihilego Pokémon Sun: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Nihilego in Pokémon Sun. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 51 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Sun
AlolaNihilego Pokemon Sun Pokedex Entry
It appeared in this world from an Ultra Wormhole. Nihilego appears to be a parasite that lives by feeding on people and Pokémon.
Pokemon Sun Nihilego Sprites
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Shiny ReversePokémon Sun Nihilego Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Nihilego via various methods in Pokémon Sun.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Pound | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Acid | poison | Lv. 1 |
| Constrict | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Tickle | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Guard Split | psychic | Lv. 1 |
| Power Split | psychic | Lv. 1 |
| Clear Smog | poison | Lv. 7 |
| Psywave | psychic | Lv. 13 |
| Headbutt | normal | Lv. 19 |
| Venoshock | poison | Lv. 23 |
| Toxic Spikes | poison | Lv. 29 |
| Safeguard | normal | Lv. 31 |
| Power Gem | rock | Lv. 37 |
| Mirror Coat | psychic | Lv. 43 |
| Acid Spray | poison | Lv. 47 |
| Venom Drench | poison | Lv. 53 |
| Stealth Rock | rock | Lv. 59 |
| Wonder Room | psychic | Lv. 67 |
| Head Smash | rock | Lv. 73 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Sun Nihilego Locations
Nihilego can be caught in 2 locations across Pokémon Sun, including Digletts Tunnel Area and Wela Volcano Park Area. The most reliable spawn is at Wela Volcano Park Area, where you'll find it at Lv. 55 by walking through tall grass with a 100% encounter rate.
Digletts Tunnel Area
2 encounters- only oneLv. 55100%Common
- walkLv. 55100%Common
Wela Volcano Park Area
2 encounters- only oneLv. 55100%Common
- walkLv. 55100%Common