Professor Geekbeak’s Raid Research: Nihilego

Hello students! My name is Professor Geekbeak, and today, I wish to draw attention to Nihilego. Perhaps the most infamous of Ultra Beasts, Nihilego is de facto as the best Poison type attacker. The value of Poison type as a whole is a bit more debated, but if you want something Poison type, Nihilego will be the best bet. Grab your notebooks, class is in session. For those who wish to do their research independently, our raw data can be found here. And for those who wish for a simple visual guide, go ahead and take a look at the below visual guide by CaptGoldfish.

As a Rock Poison type, Nihilego is not only double weak to Ground, but is also double resist to Poison. Plan accordingly.

The Dean’s List consists of the top 5 counters to Nihilego. As always, the Valedictorian, Salutatorian, and the Third Ranked will have their best moveset alternatives in a table with their rankings and a table detailing their defensive prowess against the charge moves listed above.

We here at Pokebattler Pokémon Research Institute can’t expect you to have the best counters every time. So, here are some of our other best options, most of which will be easier to find than the members of the Dean’s List.

Of course, besides our 10 best counters, there are plenty of Pokémon that also work against Nihilego. Here are a few star choices, worthy of praise.

Sometimes, the weather can be your most powerful ally. In certain weather conditions, certain Pokémon on our list excel. The most transformative cases are noted below.

Overall, Nihilego has a slew of counters. Ground type moves are common, and some of the strongest choices have been available recently, like Groudon. Of course, if you wish to do more research on your box’s best Pokémon for the job, Pokebattler.com itself can be a great help! Remember, the best counter is the one you have powered up and ready to go. I grant extra credit to those who use their best friend bonus and the weather to their advantage. Class dismissed!