Almost nobody uses Nymble in battle. It exists to evolve into Lokix, which is a completely different story. Get it there and you won't regret it. Known as the Grasshopper Pokemon. Introduced in Gen 9.
An unusually even spread gives Nymble flexibility. Attack barely edges ahead. But Sp. Atk isn't far off. Common in the wild and follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve. Yields 1 Attack EV.
It has its third set of legs folded up. When it’s in a tough spot, this Pokémon jumps over 30 feet using the strength of its legs.
It’s highly skilled at a fighting style in which it uses its jumping capabilities to dodge incoming attacks while also dealing damage to opponents.
Nymble Weakness
AvgNymble's Bug typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire, Flying, and Rock moves. Standard number of weaknesses for the Bug typing.
One evolution ahead. Nymble grows into Lokix through a straightforward two-stage chain. Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolved forms gain up to 240 total stats over Nymble.
How to Evolve
Breed Nymble easily with 91 breeding partners from the Bug egg group.
U-turn keeps your team's momentum going. Nymble doesn't need to stay in long, Life Orb provides extra damage on every hit for a health trade and a spread EV build EVs make every visit count. U-turn threatens on the way out. Tintedlens adds passive value.
Best Build
Best Nymble Moveset
- U Turn
- First Impression
- Sucker Punch
- Leech Life
Recommended Teammates
Leveling does the heavy lifting. Nymble picks up First Impression and Bug Buzz along the way, building toward a complete offensive set. TMs add Normal and Ghost coverage and more, but the foundation's already strong by then.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Nymble's scattered across 6 spots in early-game routes with high spawn rates. Check the list below for the closest location to wherever you are in the game. This one's quick.
Best Locations
walking encounters for Nymble across 6 spots at Lv. 14-22. The catch is that Violet and Scarlet don't share every location, so compare what's available in your version.
Nymble is meant to evolve into Lokix. At 210 BST, the stats aren't there for competitive play yet. Pre-evolution Pokemon rarely hold up against fully evolved threats.
Nymble evolves into Lokix at level 24. Nymble is the base form of this evolutionary line.
Tinted Lens is what you want on Nymble. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Swarm) work on paper but Tinted Lens is what makes Nymble worth using.
Base 45 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. On offense, Nymble is a physical attacker with base 46 Attack. Defensively? Fragile — can't afford to take many hits.
Nymble can be found in Scarlet & Violet.
Nymble joined the series in Scarlet & Violet and has been available in 1 titles so far. With 1 generation of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A