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Pokemon GONihilego Raids are among some of the most challenging ones to win. The Ultra Beast is a powerhouse in PvP and PvE battles. You must prepare strategically selected powerful raid counters to win Nihilego Raids.
The Alola region’s (Gen 7) Nihilego feeds on other Pokemon and people. The gore that comes with it indicates the prowess it possesses inPokemon GO. Nihilego’s damage output gets further boosted as a 5-Star raid boss, and winning against it requires proper meta-knowledge. The Ultra Beast has weaknesses and resistances that make a roadmap to powerful counters. This guide details the best Nihilego counters while discussing its weaknesses and resistance.

Pokemon GO: Nihilego Weaknesses And Resistances
Nihilego can go toe-to-toe with some of the most powerful monsters inPokemon GO. A solo trainer shouldn’t attempt the raid since clearing the 5-Star Raid requires a group of trainers with powerful counters. The dual Rock and Poison-type Nihilego is weak to Ground, Psychic, Steel, and Water-type attacks. You should use the monster’s weaknesses to inflict maximum damage. That said, it can resist moves of Poison, Bug, Fairy, Fire, Normal, andFlying-type attributes inPokemon GO. Carefully select counters that align with Nihilego’s weaknesses and avoid using the ones it can resist.
you’re able to use the Same Type of Attack Damage (STAB) effect to deal extra damage. When a Pokemon uses a move type identical to its innate type, the move can inflict bonus damage on the opponent. This STAB effect can turn tides, and pro players have always used it in battles.

Best Nihilego Raid Counters in Pokemon GO
You should carefully study the weaknesses and resistances of Nihilego before participating in thePokemon GOUltra Beastraid. The counters should use moves that fall under Nihilego’s type-weaknesses, and here are some of the best ones.
Precipice Blades (Ground-type) (Legacy)

Earth Power (Ground-type) (Legacy)
Mud-Slap (Ground-type)
Earthquake (Ground-type)
Sandsear Storm (Ground-type) (Legacy)
Psycho Cut (Psychic-type)
Sunsteel Strike (Steel-type)
Lucky players might also encounter a Shiny Nihilego after winning the raid.