Can you beat Nihilego by yourself?

Can you beat Nihilego by yourself?

The answer to this question is a resounding yes! u/TheDynamicDuoUK has successfully taken down Nihilego in a solo endeavor using just one Pokémon. While some raids may require a team of two to tackle this formidable foe, with a little strategy and the right Pokémon, even one player can emerge victorious.

Weaknesses of Nihilego

Before we dive into how to defeat Nihilego by yourself, it’s essential to understand the strengths and weaknesses of this powerful creature. Nihilego, the Poison/Rock-type, is vulnerable to Ground-type attacks, which deal double damage to the poor jellyfish. Psychic, Steel, and Water-types are also effective against Nihilego, making it an easier battle for those with the right arsenal. For our solo adventurer, we’ll want to utilize the most effective strategies using our chosen Pokémon.

Mega-counters for Nihilego

Mega evolutions can greatly assist our solo efforts, as seen with Primal Groudon and Mega Swampert, both wielding ground-based attacks that can devastate Nihilego. For players who do not have access to Mega Evolution materials, Mega Alakazam or Mega Latios with Psychic or Fairy-type attacks can still make waves in battle.

What does "soloing a Nihilego raid mean for you?

Raid soloing means a 50/50 chance of encounter – so, if your opponents surrender, you’ll catch more frequent encounters. If not, 30% of the time the reward encounters will be yours alone!
To solo a 2 Star raid, you’ll want one more attacker. You’ve to be ready with friends joining the battle.
For solo success you’ll need to consider timing right, so one Pokémon attack while the other uses, say, a super-effective Rock Slide.
Solo players use Ultra Balls to catch them if encounters are successful!
Make an effort to get Pokémon below them, to maximize XP per battle.
Keep all opponents awake and use any one who is sleeping and to battle once.
In this strategy make no mistakes and let battle get to the end.

Counting on Ultra Beasts for added benefits

Ultra Beasts have captured the hearts of many trainers due to their unique abilities and appearances. A major advantage of using an Ultra Beast for battle lies in their incredible CP strength. With the Beast Balls provided, Ultra Beasts prove formidable opponents, making Nihilego a formidable ally with the right strategy and skill level.

Converting potential and actual encounters with new perspectives

When we examine various Ultra Beasts as per strategy, we find ourselves not wanting to use the same methods – new strategies are used per time. The best ones give most XP and level it takes to level and defeat that Nihilego (even if you just a battle).

Failing – and learning

Despite being a formidable solo campaigner, there’s still the 80% chance of encountering "Reward" encounters. And those failures are crucial to learning for players because they give them better perspectives at the end.

The real issue is the "success – with a little experience there!" – you do just for a few levels your friends to help you take.

Conclusion: Yes, the simple answer is yes you can and here’s the proof to follow if u/TheDynamicDuoUK beat Nihilego himself.