Type matchups
Damage Nymble takes from each attacking type.
As a Bug type, Nymble has 3 weaknesses, 3 resistances and 0 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 22 other Pokémon share the Bug typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 33
- Attack
- 46
- Defense
- 40
- Sp. Atk
- 21
- Sp. Def
- 25
- Speed
- 45
- Total
- 210
Nymble has a base stat total of 210, higher than 2% of Pokémon. With Attack (46) well above Sp. Atk (21), it works best as a physical attacker. At 45 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 33 HP, 40 Defense and 25 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against physical hits.
Nymble can have the abilities Swarm and Tinted Lens.
How to beat Nymble
Nymble takes 2× damage from Flying, Rock and Fire moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Fighting, Ground and Grass moves are resisted.
Good counters: Ho-Oh hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Bug moves. Heatran hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Bug moves. Galarian Zapdos hits for 2× with Flying-type STAB and resists its Bug moves.
Evolution
Nymble is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Nymble → Lokix) and evolves into Lokix.
Best counters to Nymble
Other Bug Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Nymble weak to?
As a Bug type, Nymble takes super-effective damage from Flying, Rock and Fire moves.
What is Nymble resistant to?
Nymble resists Fighting, Ground and Grass moves.
What are the best counters to Nymble?
Strong type-based picks include Ho-Oh, Heatran and Galarian Zapdos, which hit Nymble with super-effective attacks.