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Nihilego(JP) is is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Rock Poison Pokémon introduced in the seventh generation in Pokémon Sun and Moon. It is an Ultra Beast with the code name as UB-01 Symbiont.
Physiology and Behavior[]
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. According to its concept art, Nihilego's body is made of various types of glass.
Nihilego was the first Ultra Beast to be discovered by Mohn of Aether Foundation. Mohn was the one who coined Nihilego's name. Nihilego live in another world named Ultra Deep Sea. Although its exact levels of intelligence are unknown, it is believed to act upon a self-preservation instinct. Wicke from the Aether Foundation describes Nihilego's capabilities as such:
"Its most distinctive feature is its parasitic capability. When Nihilego latches on to a host, it does not manipulate its actions directly. Rather it awakens the host’s own capabilities and boosts them to an extreme extent in order to protect itself. It injects the host with a sort of neurotoxin to achieve this effect. This neurotoxin of Nihilego’s is incredibly stimulating and inspires feelings of extreme excitement and a lack of inhibition in its host. In other words, anything or anyone that Nihilego latches on to will have its native skills forcibly activated to their fullest extent and will then act as it naturally desires to."
Wicke further claims that Nihilego, like all Ultra Beasts, stores an energy within its body similar to the aura seen around Totem Pokémon. This energy is called Z-Power. As seen in the games and in the anime, Nihilego are capable of creating illusions, such as making itself and its allies vanish and are even capable of seeing the memories of humans. That same episode also showed that Nihilego can demonstrate emotions other than self-preservation and the ability to heal people.
Lusamine fused with Nihilego[]
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. The remaining four tentacles each terminate in a single larger spine.
The toxins produced by Nihilego may remain in the host's body, even after Nihilego has left their body. This can leave the former host to remain ill for unspecified amounts of time and treatment may be necessary. Nihilego leaving a host's body can also cause unconsciousness, as is the case with Lusamine, however it unknown whether or not this is because of Nihilego's toxins, the stress of fusion or the overwhelming amount of Z-Power within her body. As depicted in the anime, its lower tentacles inject its toxins into the ground while sharp rocks grow below. While the same episode 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. The same episode also shows Nihilego forming a barrier with its own mass to prevent its host from undoing the fusion.
Appearances[]
Main Pokémon games[]
Nihilego fused with Lusamine
Nihilego is the first Ultra Beast encountered in Sun and Moon. It appears as a boss in the Aether Foundation Conservatory. Later, Lusamine summons one before going in to its dimension. During the climax of the game, Nihilego merged with Lusamine to battle the player.
In the post-game Ultra Beast quest, Nihilego is the first Ultra Beast that has to be hunted down. It's on Akala Island (Ultra Deep Sea in USUM).
Other Pokémon games[]
Nihilego appeared in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as a Spirit, being the only Ultra Beast to be a spirit.
In the anime[]
Origin[]
In-game Information[]
Pokédex Entries[]
| Title | Entry |
|---|---|
| Seventh Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sun | One of several mysterious Ultra Beasts. People on the street report observing those infested by it suddenly becoming violent. |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Pokémon Ultra Sun | A life-form from another world, it was dubbed a UB and is thought to produce a strong neurotoxin. |
| Pokémon 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. |
Game Locations[]
| Title | Location(s) |
|---|---|
| Seventh Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sun | |
| Pokémon Moon | |
| Pokémon Ultra Sun | |
| Pokémon Ultra Moon | |
| Eighth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sword | |
| Pokémon Shield | |
Stats[]
| HP | 109 |
| Attack | 53 |
| Defense | 47 |
| Sp. Attack | 127 |
| Sp. Defense | 131 |
| Speed | 103 |
| Total | 570 |
Moveset[]
Gallery[]
| Main article: Nihilego/gallery |
Renders[]
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