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's Bug typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire, Flying, and Rock. Standard number of weaknesses for the Bug typing.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Flying, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting, Ground |
Volcarona can KO Nymble with Heat Wave (398-468%). Glimmora threatens a KO with Power Gem (287-338%). Cinderace deals 64-76% with U-turn.
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemGrassyseed NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Nymble View Volcarona builds →Heat Wave 2x398-468%KO | ||
 Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemRed Card NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Nymble View Glimmora builds →Power Gem 2x287-338%KO | ||
 Cinderace Fire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLibero ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Nymble View Cinderace builds →U Turn64-76% Sucker Punch64-76% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMyceliummight ItemEviolite NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Nymble View Toedscool builds →Rapid Spin14-17% Knock Off19-23% Giga Drain33-39% | ||
 Pelipper Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Nymble View Pelipper builds →Hurricane 2x384-452%KO | ||
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
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 spread EVs make every visit count. U-turn threatens on the way out. Tintedlens adds passive value.
Best Build
Nymble best EVs are Speed and Attack
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- U Turn
- First Impression
- Sucker Punch
- Leech Life
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Protect
- Leech Life
- Tackle
- Pounce
Recommended Teammates
Winds & Waves has not been released yet. Build info will be available after launch.
Check back after the game launches for competitive build content.
Moves
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
Move data for Nymble in Winds & Waves isn't available yet. The moveset will be updated once the game releases.
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 to Catch Nymble in Scarlet & Violet
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.
Winds & Waves hasn't launched yet, so encounter data for Nymble isn't confirmed. In other games, it's available in Scarlet.
Location data for Winds & Waves is not yet available. Details will be added when the game launches.
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Get Nymble to Lokix at level 24. At 210 BST, Nymble is just the starting point.
Level 24 gets you Lokix. Not the fastest evolution, so consider Exp. Share or route grinding to speed it up.
You can run Nymble through the first few routes without issues. 210 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Lokix as fast as you can.
Limited availability for Nymble. 2 games total. Debuted in Winds & Waves. Scarlet & Violet and Winds & Waves are the most recent.
Nymble joined the series in Scarlet & Violet and has been available in 2 titles so far. With 2 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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