Nihilego Raid Duo Guide

The Ground Type attacker, Primal Groudon crushes Nihilego, to the point where it's possible to make a solo run in Sunny weather. If you've got this monster ready to go and one or two other players, then this raid won't be much of a challenge.

If you don't have Primal Groudon, then Mega Swampert is still a really strong counter that's very much worth having on your team. Its high mix of DPS and TDO makes it a great option to fill your Mega Evolution needs.

Shadow Garchomp is a titanic force in this raid, utilizing its outstanding resistances and near-apex DPS to deal huge damage to Nihilego. This is the strongest non-Mega counter for this raid, and should be the priority if you're lucky enough to have one or two good ones.

If you're lucky enough to have a good Shadow Mamoswine, TM it to Ground Type moves and turn it loose here. It doesn't actually resist Rock Type moves due to its Ice sub-typing, but it's still a huge DPS option to say the least. 

This humble little mole is definitely one of the VIPs of this fight. It resists literally every move that Nihilego can throw at it, even going so far as to double resist Rock and triple resist Poison. Add to that high DPS, and this is definitely a whole-package Pokemon that's worth having on any Nihilego raid team!

Even if you don't Mega Evolve Groudon, it's still got the sheer power needed to act as one of the best counters for this raid. 

Easily overlooked in the face of the other power-house options on this list, Shadow Golurk has a surprisingly solid presence in this raid. It resists Rock and double-resists Poison, meaning it's a great mix of DPS and TDO to help knock this raid down a peg.

While definitely lower on the DPS scale when compared to the competition, Rhyperior's tremendous TDO combines with its still-duo-worthy DPS to make it one of the most reliable counters for this raid.

One of the overall power-house Ground Types, Garchomp definitely puts in some great work here! It has a solid mix of survivability and DPS to make it a great all-around option.

Shadow Golem is basically a worse Rhyperior for this raid, but it's still a strong option that can put in the work.

A power-house of a Pokemon that can easily keep up with the shadows, Landorus' Therian form will definitely put in the work here. However, its lower bulk, especially against Rock Type movesets which it takes neutral damage from, leaves it a bit below the other top Ground Types for this raid. It's great, but not a top pick.

One of the classic raiders, Mamoswine will be a staple for many long-time players for this raid. It's a simple matter of switching them to Ground Type moves and tearing into Nihilego with abandon.

The other Landorus. Often overlooked as it flies in the shadow of its more bestial self, but it's still a very good Pokemon in its own right that can put in the work for this raid!

Golurk, much like its Shadow forme, is easily overlooked but very strong in its own right.

Have a good Shadow Swampert? Well, now's it's time to shine! Its Water sub-typing doesn't hurt or hinder it, but it's an all-around solid choice nonetheless! 

One of the absolute strongest Pokemon in the game, and it's all the way down here. This really says something for just how strong that 2x weakness really is! Shadow Metagross can put in the work with its 2x Poison resist and resistance to Normal Type moves, but most Ground Types do a better job.

Shadow Mewtwo is surprisingly strong despite lacking any Ground Type moves, but the ability to hit Nihilego for a 1x Super Effective Psystrike still hurts a lot! It's mainly down this far due to its comparatively low TDO.