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Nihilego
Parasite Pokémon |
ウツロイド
Uturoid |
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#793 |
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Images on the Bulbagarden Archives |
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Type
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Ability
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Gender ratio
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Catch rate
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Breeding
Egg Group
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Hatch time
30840 - 31096 steps
Egg not obtainable |
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Height
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Weight
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Base experience yield
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Leveling rate
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EV yield
Total: 3 |
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HP |
0
Atk |
0
Def |
0
Sp.Atk |
3
Sp.Def |
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Speed |
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Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
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Base friendship
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External Links
- On Smogon Pokédex
- Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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Nihilego (Japanese: ウツロイド Uturoid) is a dual-type Rock/Poison Pokémon introduced in Generation VII.
It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.
It is one of the Ultra Beasts and is known by the code name UB-01 Symbiont (Japanese: UB01 Parasite).
Biology
Nihilego is an Ultra Beast that resembles a jellyfish. The bell is semi-translucent and encircled with several white, star-shaped markings. The wavy rim of the bell flares outward and is bright blue. Its tentacles appear gelatinous and give it a vaguely humanoid shape. Several tentacles mesh together forming the appearance of cape or long hair, while four shorter tentacles resemble shorter hair and arms. Two long tentacles make up the legs of the human shape. In addition to its shape, it is sometimes seen acting like a young girl.
Nihilego is a parasitic organism and, by latching onto one's head, is capable of injecting a neurotoxin that subtly alters the thoughts and actions of any human or Pokémon that becomes its host. This neurotoxin stimulates intense feelings of excitement while causing a loss of inhibitions, which acts to forcibly bring out any latent potential within the host while wearing away at their minds. Nihilego's exact levels of intelligence are unknown, but according to Wicke, the Aether Foundation's research it seems to act mainly on a self-preservation instinct.[1]
Spoiler warning: this article may contain major plot or ending details.
Nihilego fused with Lusamine
As shown with Lusamine, Nihilego is capable of physically merging with a host. In this "merged" state, the bell loses its stars, developing several iridescent spots across its surface. The host's body is visible within the bell with their legs dangling beneath it. Its eight tentacles become long and flattened and have numerous deep black spots with various colored diamond-shapes inside. Four of the tentacles are connected to the bell via frilly white structures; these tentacles have four spines protruding from them that can be used similarly to hands. This form may vary for different people, but this is yet to be confirmed. The remaining four tentacles each terminate in a single larger spine that, in the anime, injects its toxins into the ground while sharp rocks grow below. While the anime shows that Nihilego can willingly end this merger and it may be disrupted in other ways as well, the lingering toxins and the shock of the separation can leave the host in critical condition, both physically and psychologically.
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In the anime
Main series
Nihilego fused with Lusamine in the anime
Major appearances
Nihilego (anime)
In Faba's Revenge!, Faba managed to summon a Nihilego from an Ultra Wormhole. Lusamine, Gladion, and Ash briefly battled the Ultra Beast before it took Lusamine into the Ultra Wormhole and disappeared. They were given the proper name Nihilego in The Professors' New Adventure!.
Other
Nihilego debuted in a flashback in A Masked Warning!, where Gladion revealed to Ash that Lillie was once attacked by one when she was younger, resulting in her present fear of touching Pokémon. It reappeared in a flashback in Mission: Total Recall!.
Multiple Nihilego appeared in Rescuing the Unwilling! in Ultra Deep Sea. They reappeared in a flashback in The Professors' New Adventure!.
Minor appearances
GOTCHA!
A Nihilego briefly appeared as a silhouette in GOTCHA!.
In the manga
Nihilego in
Pokémon Adventures
Nihilego fused with Lusamine in
Pokémon Adventures
Pokémon Adventures
Nihilego debuted as a silhouette in The Final Match and a Surprising Finale!.
Nihilego physically debuted in Truth and the Mastermind Behind Team Skull. It was one of the Ultra Beasts summoned to Po Town by Guzma via an Ultra Wormhole. It proceeded to kidnap Guzma and drag him into a wormhole with it. Nihilego reappeared in a flashback in An Urgent Task and the Capture of an Ultra Beast. It was later captured by Lusamine.
Multiple Nihilego appeared in the Ultra Deep Sea in Summon the Emissaries of the Moon and the Sun.
In the TCG
- Main article: Nihilego (TCG)
Other Appearances
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Nihilego appears as a Spirit.
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII. |
Generation VII |
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Alola
SM: #293 |
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Alola
USUM: #391 |
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Kanto
#— |
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. |
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. |
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Generation VIII |
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Galar
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VIII. |
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII. |
Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
Diglett's Tunnel or Wela Volcano Park (only one for either location) |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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Let's Go Pikachu |
Let's Go Eevee |
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Generation VIII |
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Sword |
Shield |
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Expansion Pass |
Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (Only one, requires unlocking the They Came From The Ultra Beyond! adventure) |
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In side games
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Cross-Generation |
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Shuffle |
Event: Ultra Beasts appear |
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat |
Range |
At Lv. 50 |
At Lv. 100 |
HP:
109
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169 - 216 |
328 - 422 |
Attack:
53
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52 - 115 |
99 - 225 |
Defense:
47
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46 - 108 |
89 - 212 |
Sp. Atk:
127
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118 - 196 |
233 - 388 |
Sp. Def:
131
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122 - 201 |
240 - 397 |
Speed:
103
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97 - 170 |
189 - 335 |
Total:
570
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Other Pokémon with this total |
- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: |
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Learnset
By leveling up
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Move |
1 |
Wrap |
Normal |
Physical |
15 |
90% |
20 |
1 |
Pound |
Normal |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
35 |
5 |
Acid |
Poison |
Special |
40 |
100% |
30 |
10 |
Tickle |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
15 |
Acid Spray |
Poison |
Special |
40 |
100% |
20 |
20 |
Clear Smog |
Poison |
Special |
50 |
—% |
15 |
25 |
Power Split |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
25 |
Guard Split |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
30 |
Venoshock |
Poison |
Special |
65 |
100% |
10 |
35 |
Headbutt |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
15 |
40 |
Toxic Spikes |
Poison |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
45 |
Venom Drench |
Poison |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
50 |
Power Gem |
Rock |
Special |
80 |
100% |
20 |
55 |
Stealth Rock |
Rock |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
60 |
Mirror Coat |
Psychic |
Special |
— |
100% |
20 |
65 |
Wonder Room |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
70 |
Head Smash |
Rock |
Physical |
150 |
80% |
5 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Nihilego
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Nihilego
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By TM/TR
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Move |
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TM14 |
Thunder Wave |
Electric |
Status |
— |
90% |
20 |
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TM17 |
Light Screen |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
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TM19 |
Safeguard |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
25 |
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TM21 |
Rest |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM22 |
Rock Slide |
Rock |
Physical |
75 |
90% |
10 |
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TM24 |
Snore |
Normal |
Special |
50 |
100% |
15 |
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TM25 |
Protect |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM32 |
Sandstorm |
Rock |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM39 |
Facade |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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TM48 |
Rock Tomb |
Rock |
Physical |
60 |
95% |
15 |
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TM70 |
Trick Room |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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TM71 |
Wonder Room |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM73 |
Cross Poison |
Poison |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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TM74 |
Venoshock |
Poison |
Special |
65 |
100% |
10 |
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TM76 |
Round |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
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TM77 |
Hex |
Ghost |
Special |
65 |
100% |
10 |
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TM97 |
Brutal Swing |
Dark |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
20 |
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TR01 |
Body Slam |
Normal |
Physical |
85 |
100% |
15 |
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TR08 |
Thunderbolt |
Electric |
Special |
90 |
100% |
15 |
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TR09 |
Thunder |
Electric |
Special |
110 |
70% |
10 |
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TR11 |
Psychic |
Psychic |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR20 |
Substitute |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR22 |
Sludge Bomb |
Poison |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR25 |
Psyshock |
Psychic |
Special |
80 |
100% |
10 |
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TR26 |
Endure |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR27 |
Sleep Talk |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR54 |
Toxic Spikes |
Poison |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TR57 |
Poison Jab |
Poison |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
20 |
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TR63 |
Power Gem |
Rock |
Special |
80 |
100% |
20 |
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TR69 |
Zen Headbutt |
Psychic |
Physical |
80 |
90% |
15 |
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TR73 |
Gunk Shot |
Poison |
Physical |
120 |
80% |
5 |
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TR74 |
Iron Head |
Steel |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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TR76 |
Stealth Rock |
Rock |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TR77 |
Grass Knot |
Grass |
Special |
— |
100% |
20 |
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TR78 |
Sludge Wave |
Poison |
Special |
95 |
100% |
10 |
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TR81 |
Foul Play |
Dark |
Physical |
95 |
100% |
15 |
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TR83 |
Ally Switch |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
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TR91 |
Venom Drench |
Poison |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
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TR92 |
Dazzling Gleam |
Fairy |
Special |
80 |
100% |
10 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Nihilego
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Nihilego
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By breeding
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Parent |
Move |
Type |
Cat. |
Pwr. |
Acc. |
PP |
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Nihilego in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Nihilego in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Nihilego
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Nihilego
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By tutoring
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Move |
Sw |
Sh |
EP |
Corrosive Gas |
Poison |
Status |
— |
100% |
40 |
Sw |
Sh |
EP |
Meteor Beam |
Rock |
Special |
120 |
90% |
10 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Nihilego
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Nihilego
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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By transfer from another generation
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Gen. |
VII |
Bind |
Normal |
Physical |
15 |
85% |
20 |
VII |
Charge Beam |
Electric |
Special |
50 |
90% |
10 |
VII |
Confide |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
VII |
Constrict × |
Normal |
Physical |
10 |
100% |
35 |
VII |
Double Team |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
VII |
Echoed Voice |
Normal |
Special |
40 |
100% |
15 |
VII |
Frustration × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
VII |
Hidden Power × |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
VII |
Knock Off |
Dark |
Physical |
65 |
100% |
20 |
VII |
Magic Coat |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
VII |
Pain Split |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
VII |
Psywave × |
Psychic |
Special |
— |
100% |
15 |
VII |
Reflect |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
VII |
Return × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
VII |
Role Play |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
VII |
Spite |
Ghost |
Status |
— |
100% |
10 |
VII |
Swagger |
Normal |
Status |
— |
85% |
15 |
VII |
Telekinesis × |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
VII |
Toxic |
Poison |
Status |
— |
90% |
10 |
VII |
Worry Seed |
Grass |
Status |
— |
100% |
10 |
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- A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Nihilego
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Nihilego
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Generation VIII
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Side game data
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.5 seconds |
Base HP: 61 |
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Base Attack: 83 |
Base Defense: 57 |
Base Speed: 70 |
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Evolution
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII. |
Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Generation VIII |
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Sword |
Shield |
400px |
400px |
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HOME |
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For other sprites and images, please see
Nihilego images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
Trivia
- In Pokémon Sun and Moon, Nihilego has a base experience yield of 114.
- No other Pokémon has the same type combination as Nihilego.
Origin
Nihilego may be inspired by a jellyfish, especially Aurelia aurita. It may also draw inspiration from Myxozoa, a class of microscopic Cnidarian parasites, particularly the Myxobolus cerebralis that are known to cause the infectious "whirling disease" in various fish species. The disease causes the fish to develop bone and neurological abnormalities that cause them to swim in a corkscrew-like "whirling" motion. Visually, and due to its status as an Ultra Beast, it may derive inspiration from Phyllorhiza punctata, an invasive species in the waters surrounding Hawaii.
The merged form of Lusamine and Nihilego may be based on Turritopsis dohrnii, a species of jellyfish that is biologically immortal and can revert to a young, immature state if it is too old or stressed.
Name origin
Nihilego may be a combination of nihil (Latin for indefinite nothing) and ego (Latin for I), which together roughly translates to "I am nothing" or "I have nothing". Ego may also refer to the part of the psychic apparatus that governs rational decision-making, and together with nihil reflects how the creature may have no ego, and only have an id (the survival and instinctual part of the psyche). The former may reflect its victims' lack of will outside their focus on Nihilego, while the latter may represent Nihilego's role in dominating the desires of its victims.
Uturoid may be a combination of 虚ろ utsuro (void), void, and id. It might also refer to 鬱 utsu (depression), 移ろい utsuroi (transience), and the suffix -oid (meaning "of similar form").
In other languages
Language |
Title |
Meaning |
Japanese |
ウツロイド Uturoid |
From 虚ろ utsuro, void, id, and possibly the suffix -oid (meaning "of similar form") |
French |
Zéroïd |
From zéro (zero), id, and suffix -oïde (-oid) |
Spanish |
Nihilego |
Same as English name |
German |
Anego |
From ἀν- an- (ancient Greek prefix indicating "not" or "without") and ego |
Italian |
Nihilego |
Same as English name |
Korean |
텅비드 Teongbideu |
From 텅빈 teongbin and id |
Cantonese Chinese |
虛吾伊德 Hēui'nghyīdāk |
From 虛無 hēuimòuh, 吾 ngh, and possibly 佛洛伊德 Fahtlokyīdāk |
Mandarin Chinese |
虛吾伊德 / 虚吾伊德 Xūwúyīdé |
From 虛無 / 虚无 xūwú , 吾 wú, and possibly 佛洛伊德 Fóluòyīdé / 弗洛伊德 Fúluòyīdé |
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[hide]More languages |
Russian |
Нихилего Nikhilego |
Transcription of English name |
Thai |
อุทซึรอยด์ Utsueroi |
Transcription of Japanese name |
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UB-01 Symbiont
Language |
Title |
Chinese |
Cantonese |
UB01:寄生物 UB01: Geisāngmaht |
Mandarin |
UB01:寄生物 UB01: Jìshēngwù |
Danish |
UB-01 Symbiont |
Finnish |
UP-01 Symbiontti |
French |
UC-01 Parasite |
German |
UB-01 Schmarotzer |
Italian |
UC 01 Parasitus |
Korean |
UB01 패러사이트 UB01 Parasite |
Norwegian |
UB-01 Symbiont |
Polish |
UB-01 Symbiont |
Brazilian Portuguese |
UC-01 Codinome: Parasita |
Russian |
УЧ-01 UCH-01 |
Spanish |
UE-01 Parásito |
Swedish |
UB-01 Symbiont |
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Related articles
- Ultra Beast
- Ultra Beasts (anime)
Notes
- ↑ https://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/ultra-beasts/
External links
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