The Ultra Beast Pokémon Nihilego will be returning to Five-Star Raids in Pokémon GO. From 10 a.m. local time on Nov. 23 to 10 a.m. on Dec. 1. The Rock and Poison-type first debuted in the seventh generation of Pokémon back on the 3DS. It will have a combat power range from 2167 CP to 2256 CP along with 240 HP. For Five-Star Raids it is recommended that you attempt it with a friend or two.
Pokémon GO Nihilego: Weakness
Since Nihilego is a Rock and Poison-type it will be weak to Ground, Pyschic, Steel, and Water-type moves. The best strategy is to craft a team of Pokémon that can try any of those super effective type moves. Ground and Steel Pokémon like Excadrill is a great ace to lead your team.
Pokémon GO Nihilego: Moveset
In Pokémon GO Nihilego's fast and charge moveset is the following:
Fast Moves
- Pound
- Acid
- Poison Jab
Charged Moves
- Rock Slide
- Power Gem
- Sludge Bomb
- Gunk Shot
Pokémon GO Nihilego: Counters
After learning the type match for Nihilego here are some of the best counters to use in the raid.
- Excadrill: Mud-slap and Earthquake
- Garchomp: Mud Shot and Earth Power
- Groudon: Mud Shot and Earthquake
- Landorus: Mud Shot and Earthpower
- Landorus (Therian): Mud Shot and Earthquake
- Rhyperior: Mud-Slap and Earthquake
With this general information trainers should be prepared and ready to tackle the Ultra Beast Nihilego in the Five-Star Raids. Be sure to check out some of the other events and activities going on during Pokémon GO's Season of Light.
This article was originally published on dbltap as Ultra Beast Nihilego Pokémon GO Raid Guide.