
🔥 Damage-Focused Metric (DPS Top 20)
Ranking by raw DPS vs Boss. Glass-cannon Megas can rank high here even if they faint quickly. Cross-check with the Combined Damage & Survivability metric (Sustained DPS) below.
Nihilego — ⚡ Top 7 aura-matched Megas
Megas whose aura type overlaps with this boss's type. Top pick: Mega Aerodactyl.
⚡ Mega-Evolution raid bonuses:
・Damage: while a Mega is on the field, all allies get +10% damage (regardless of type). Moves whose type matches the Mega's type are upgraded to +30% instead.
・Catch candy bonus: while you have a Mega evolved, every Pokémon caught gives +1 candy at Base Mega level, or +2 candies at High / Max Mega level (regardless of type).
・Candy XL chance: only triggers when your Mega is at High level or above AND you catch a Pokémon that shares a type with the Mega (type-matched only).
⚡-badged Megas trigger the same-type +30% damage bonus / XL Candy chance against this boss.
Primal Kyogre (Water/Electric/Bug), Primal Groudon (Fire/Ground/Grass) and Mega Rayquaza (Dragon/Flying/Psychic) emit a 3-type aura instead of the standard own-types only.
| # | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | Sustained DPS (eDPS) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Mega Aerodactyl | 29.1 | 8.7 | |
| 2 | ![]() | Mega Beedrill | 26.9 | 5.4 | |
| 3 | ![]() | Mega Gengar | 24.7 | 9.2 | |
| 4 | ![]() | Mega Tyranitar | 21.0 | 8.7 | |
| 5 | ![]() | Mega Diancie | 18.3 | 3.1 |
Show ranks 6-7 (remaining 2)
| 6 | ![]() | Mega Venusaur | 16.4 | 3.7 | |
| 7 | ![]() | Mega Victreebel | 16.2 | 2.9 |
Nihilego — Top 20 Mega counters (with Mega Aura badges)
All Mega-tier counters. Top pick: Primal Groudon. ⚡ badge marks Megas whose aura matches this boss's type.
| # | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | Sustained DPS (eDPS) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Primal Groudon | 50.8 | 20.3 | |
| 2 | ![]() | Mega Garchomp | 45.6 | 16.6 | |
| 3 | ![]() | Mega Swampert | 38.0 | 13.2 | |
| 4 | ![]() | Mega Heracross | 33.5 | 7.3 | |
| 5 | ![]() | Mega Alakazam | 33.0 | 5.3 |
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
| 6 | ![]() | Primal Kyogre | 32.2 | 9.0 | |
| 7 | ![]() | Mega Sceptile | 31.0 | 3.4 | |
| 8 | ![]() | Mega Metagross | 30.9 | 15.2 | |
| 9 | ![]() | Mega Kangaskhan | 29.8 | 7.0 | |
| 10 | ![]() | Mega Lucario | 29.7 | 10.3 | |
| 11 | ![]() | Mega Gardevoir | 29.7 | 3.9 | |
| 12 | ![]() | Mega Gallade | 29.7 | 5.9 | |
| 13 | ![]() | Mega Aerodactyl | 29.1 | 8.7 | |
| 14 | ![]() | Mega Latios | 28.8 | 6.5 | |
| 15 | ![]() | Mega Beedrill | 26.9 | 5.4 | |
| 16 | ![]() | Mega Blastoise | 26.3 | 5.8 | |
| 17 | ![]() | Mega Camerupt | 25.9 | 6.3 | |
| 18 | ![]() | Mega Gyarados | 25.6 | 6.5 | |
| 19 | ![]() | Mega Latias | 25.3 | 6.6 | |
| 20 | ![]() | Mega Sharpedo | 24.7 | 3.4 |
Nihilego — Top 20 counters (Normal + Shadow, excluding Mega)
Nihilego is a legendary raid boss. Weak to Ground, Water, Psychic, Steel. Top DPS counters sorted by per-second damage against this boss. Attackers assumed at Level 50 IV15, including Shadow attack bonus; no weather/aura boost applied. Best overall: Primal Groudon. Megas are excluded in this section. Top pick: Shadow Groudon.
| # | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | Sustained DPS (eDPS) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Shadow Groudon | 46.6 | 14.2 | |
| 2 | ![]() | Shadow Excadrill | 44.3 | 19.7 | |
| 3 | ![]() | Landorus Therian | 44.0 | 12.2 | |
| 4 | ![]() | Shadow Mamoswine | 43.1 | 10.4 | |
| 5 | ![]() | Shadow Garchomp | 42.0 | 12.6 |
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
| 6 | ![]() | Shadow Rhyperior | 41.6 | 18.2 | |
| 7 | ![]() | Shadow Landorus | 41.1 | 10.0 | |
| 8 | ![]() | Groudon | 40.2 | 13.2 | |
| 9 | ![]() | Shadow Rhydon | 38.6 | 14.1 | |
| 10 | ![]() | Zacian Crowned Sword | 38.1 | 12.1 | |
| 11 | ![]() | Shadow Golurk | 37.9 | 12.2 | |
| 12 | ![]() | Necrozma Dusk Mane | 37.6 | 17.4 | |
| 13 | ![]() | Shadow Donphan | 37.5 | 9.3 | |
| 14 | ![]() | Excadrill | 37.4 | 19.5 | |
| 15 | ![]() | Mamoswine | 36.7 | 10.0 | |
| 16 | ![]() | Shadow Golem | 36.7 | 13.3 | |
| 17 | ![]() | Garchomp | 36.2 | 12.5 | |
| 18 | ![]() | Zamazenta Crowned Shield | 35.5 | 17.6 | |
| 19 | ![]() | Shadow Torterra | 35.5 | 6.4 | |
| 20 | ![]() | Rhyperior | 35.4 | 16.5 |
Nihilego — Top 20 additional picks (no Mega, no Shadow; legendaries OK)
Other strong picks (legendaries included) not already listed in the sections above. Top pick: Landorus.
| # | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | Sustained DPS (eDPS) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Landorus | 35.2 | 9.8 | |
| 2 | ![]() | Krookodile | 33.5 | 9.3 | |
| 3 | ![]() | Rhydon | 32.6 | 13.9 | |
| 4 | ![]() | Golurk | 32.1 | 12.0 | |
| 5 | ![]() | Donphan | 31.6 | 8.9 |
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
| 6 | ![]() | Mudsdale | 31.6 | 9.3 | |
| 7 | ![]() | Golem | 31.4 | 12.2 | |
| 8 | ![]() | Flygon | 29.9 | 7.6 | |
| 9 | ![]() | Torterra | 29.7 | 6.0 | |
| 10 | ![]() | Dugtrio Alolan | 29.7 | 9.2 | |
| 11 | ![]() | Hippowdon | 29.6 | 10.2 | |
| 12 | ![]() | Sandaconda | 29.3 | 8.2 | |
| 13 | ![]() | Mewtwo | 29.2 | 5.8 | |
| 14 | ![]() | Swampert | 28.8 | 8.5 | |
| 15 | ![]() | Hoopa Unbound | 28.6 | 5.0 | |
| 16 | ![]() | Volcanion | 27.3 | 5.5 | |
| 17 | ![]() | Deoxys Attack | 26.9 | 1.2 | |
| 18 | ![]() | Nidoqueen | 26.8 | 10.5 | |
| 19 | ![]() | Necrozma Dawn Wings | 26.8 | 8.5 | |
| 20 | ![]() | Metagross | 26.7 | 12.1 |
Nihilego — Top 20 additional picks (no Mega, no Shadow, no Legendary)
Alternatives if you don't have a Mega, Shadow, or Legendary roster. Top pick: Gliscor.
| # | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | Sustained DPS (eDPS) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Gliscor | 26.7 | 7.9 | |
| 2 | ![]() | Sandslash | 26.4 | 6.6 | |
| 3 | ![]() | Mudbray | 26.4 | 4.8 | |
| 4 | ![]() | Gastrodon | 25.5 | 7.0 | |
| 5 | ![]() | Dugtrio | 25.4 | 3.5 |
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
| 6 | ![]() | Seismitoad | 25.2 | 6.8 | |
| 7 | ![]() | Palossand | 25.2 | 9.6 | |
| 8 | ![]() | Kingler | 24.9 | 3.6 | |
| 9 | ![]() | Nidoking | 24.9 | 8.9 | |
| 10 | ![]() | Alakazam | 24.9 | 3.3 | |
| 11 | ![]() | Haxorus | 24.9 | 4.2 | |
| 12 | ![]() | Magmortar | 24.4 | 4.1 | |
| 13 | ![]() | Toedscruel | 24.4 | 4.9 | |
| 14 | ![]() | Rapidash Galarian | 24.0 | 2.3 | |
| 15 | ![]() | Espeon | 23.9 | 3.7 | |
| 16 | ![]() | Heracross | 23.7 | 4.2 | |
| 17 | ![]() | Krokorok | 23.6 | 3.1 | |
| 18 | ![]() | Trapinch | 23.4 | 2.3 | |
| 19 | ![]() | Heliolisk | 23.4 | 3.5 | |
| 20 | ![]() | Bouffalant | 23.3 | 4.7 |
🛡️ Damage & Survivability Combined (Sustained DPS Top 20)
Sustained DPS = DPS × (1 − exp(−Time To Faint / 60)). Shorter Time To Faint deducts more from raw DPS. With similar damage, resistant Pokémon climb higher. Sort key and cell value both use the boss's average across all move combos (matches the chart's default "Sustained DPS" tab axis). Per-combo values can be inspected via the chart's combo selector.
Nihilego — ⚡ Top 7 aura-matched Megas (by Sustained DPS)
Aura-matched Megas re-ranked by Sustained DPS. Top pick: Mega Gengar.
| # | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | Sustained DPS (eDPS) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Mega Gengar | 24.7 | 9.2 | |
| 2 | ![]() | Mega Aerodactyl | 29.1 | 8.7 | |
| 3 | ![]() | Mega Tyranitar | 21.0 | 8.7 | |
| 4 | ![]() | Mega Beedrill | 26.9 | 5.4 | |
| 5 | ![]() | Mega Venusaur | 16.4 | 3.7 |
Show ranks 6-7 (remaining 2)
| 6 | ![]() | Mega Diancie | 18.3 | 3.1 | |
| 7 | ![]() | Mega Victreebel | 16.2 | 2.9 |
Nihilego — Top 20 Mega counters (by Sustained DPS, with Mega Aura badges)
Mega tier ranked by Sustained DPS. Top pick: Primal Groudon. ⚡ badge = aura-matched.
| # | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | Sustained DPS (eDPS) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Primal Groudon | 50.8 | 17.9 | |
| 2 | ![]() | Mega Garchomp | 45.6 | 16.0 | |
| 3 | ![]() | Mega Steelix | 24.3 | 14.1 | |
| 4 | ![]() | Mega Metagross | 30.9 | 13.9 | |
| 5 | ![]() | Mega Swampert | 38.0 | 12.5 |
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
| 6 | ![]() | Mega Lucario | 29.7 | 10.1 | |
| 7 | ![]() | Mega Aggron | 21.6 | 9.9 | |
| 8 | ![]() | Mega Scizor | 21.6 | 9.5 | |
| 9 | ![]() | Mega Gengar | 24.7 | 9.2 | |
| 10 | ![]() | Primal Kyogre | 32.2 | 9.0 | |
| 11 | ![]() | Mega Aerodactyl | 29.1 | 8.7 | |
| 12 | ![]() | Mega Tyranitar | 21.0 | 8.7 | |
| 13 | ![]() | Mega Heracross | 33.5 | 7.3 | |
| 14 | ![]() | Mega Kangaskhan | 29.8 | 7.0 | |
| 15 | ![]() | Mega Latias | 25.3 | 6.6 | |
| 16 | ![]() | Mega Latios | 28.8 | 6.5 | |
| 17 | ![]() | Mega Gyarados | 25.6 | 6.5 | |
| 18 | ![]() | Mega Camerupt | 25.9 | 6.3 | |
| 19 | ![]() | Mega Gallade | 29.7 | 5.9 | |
| 20 | ![]() | Mega Blastoise | 26.3 | 5.8 |
Nihilego — Top 20 counters (Normal + Shadow, by Sustained DPS, no Mega)
Non-Mega ranking adjusted for survivability. Top pick: Zamazenta Crowned Shield.
| # | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | Sustained DPS (eDPS) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Zamazenta Crowned Shield | 35.5 | 17.6 | |
| 2 | ![]() | Shadow Excadrill | 44.3 | 17.4 | |
| 3 | ![]() | Excadrill | 37.4 | 16.2 | |
| 4 | ![]() | Shadow Rhyperior | 41.6 | 15.9 | |
| 5 | ![]() | Necrozma Dusk Mane | 37.6 | 15.2 |
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
| 6 | ![]() | Rhyperior | 35.4 | 15.0 | |
| 7 | ![]() | Shadow Groudon | 46.6 | 13.8 | |
| 8 | ![]() | Groudon | 40.2 | 13.3 | |
| 9 | ![]() | Shadow Rhydon | 38.6 | 13.1 | |
| 10 | ![]() | Zacian Crowned Sword | 38.1 | 13.0 | |
| 11 | ![]() | Rhydon | 32.6 | 12.1 | |
| 12 | ![]() | Garchomp | 36.2 | 11.9 | |
| 13 | ![]() | Shadow Garchomp | 42.0 | 11.9 | |
| 14 | ![]() | Shadow Golem | 36.7 | 11.7 | |
| 15 | ![]() | Golem | 31.4 | 11.0 | |
| 16 | ![]() | Golurk | 32.1 | 10.9 | |
| 17 | ![]() | Landorus Therian | 44.0 | 10.9 | |
| 18 | ![]() | Shadow Golurk | 37.9 | 10.7 | |
| 19 | ![]() | Shadow Steelix | 20.6 | 10.7 | |
| 20 | ![]() | Shadow Metagross | 31.4 | 10.7 |
Nihilego — Top 20 additional picks (by Sustained DPS, no Mega/Shadow)
Other strong picks (legendaries included) re-evaluated by Sustained DPS. Top pick: Metagross.
| # | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | Sustained DPS (eDPS) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Metagross | 26.7 | 10.5 | |
| 2 | ![]() | Stunfisk Galarian | 20.6 | 10.4 | |
| 3 | ![]() | Zygarde Complete | 20.1 | 9.8 | |
| 4 | ![]() | Hippowdon | 29.6 | 9.7 | |
| 5 | ![]() | Palossand | 25.2 | 9.6 |
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
| 6 | ![]() | Stakataka | 16.6 | 9.6 | |
| 7 | ![]() | Genesect Douse | 23.5 | 9.5 | |
| 8 | ![]() | Solgaleo | 19.8 | 9.5 | |
| 9 | ![]() | Steelix | 17.2 | 9.5 | |
| 10 | ![]() | Dialga Origin | 22.6 | 9.3 | |
| 11 | ![]() | Krookodile | 33.5 | 9.3 | |
| 12 | ![]() | Mudsdale | 31.6 | 9.3 | |
| 13 | ![]() | Dugtrio Alolan | 29.7 | 9.2 | |
| 14 | ![]() | Genesect Burn | 22.6 | 9.2 | |
| 15 | ![]() | Genesect Chill | 22.6 | 9.2 | |
| 16 | ![]() | Genesect | 22.6 | 9.2 | |
| 17 | ![]() | Genesect Shock | 22.6 | 9.2 | |
| 18 | ![]() | Empoleon | 23.1 | 9.0 | |
| 19 | ![]() | Dialga | 22.7 | 8.9 | |
| 20 | ![]() | Donphan | 31.6 | 8.9 |
Nihilego — Top 20 additional picks (by Sustained DPS, no Mega/Shadow/Legendary)
Alternatives without a Mega/Shadow/Legendary roster. Top pick: Nidoking.
| # | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | Sustained DPS (eDPS) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Nidoking | 24.9 | 8.9 | |
| 2 | ![]() | Nidoqueen | 26.8 | 8.8 | |
| 3 | ![]() | Clodsire | 19.2 | 8.8 | |
| 4 | ![]() | Gholdengo | 14.9 | 8.8 | |
| 5 | ![]() | Mamoswine | 36.7 | 8.6 |
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
| 6 | ![]() | Aggron | 17.6 | 8.6 | |
| 7 | ![]() | Swampert | 28.8 | 8.5 | |
| 8 | ![]() | Revavroom | 17.5 | 8.5 | |
| 9 | ![]() | Kingambit | 19.9 | 8.2 | |
| 10 | ![]() | Sandaconda | 29.3 | 8.2 | |
| 11 | ![]() | Gliscor | 26.7 | 7.9 | |
| 12 | ![]() | Ursaluna | 22.4 | 7.9 | |
| 13 | ![]() | Lairon | 15.0 | 7.7 | |
| 14 | ![]() | Flygon | 29.9 | 7.6 | |
| 15 | ![]() | Doublade | 14.8 | 7.6 | |
| 16 | ![]() | Magnezone | 18.2 | 7.4 | |
| 17 | ![]() | Sandslash Alolan | 19.9 | 7.3 | |
| 18 | ![]() | Duraludon | 20.5 | 7.2 | |
| 19 | ![]() | Escavalier | 20.0 | 7.1 | |
| 20 | ![]() | Gastrodon | 25.5 | 7.0 |
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