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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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 |
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