Nymble Best Moveset
Bug at 46 Attack and 45 Speed. AbilityTinted Lens doubles resisted damage. Pre-evolution stats. The moveset can't function. Evolve to Lokix for 102 Attack and the Tinted Lens that makes Bug/Dark TermStab hit everything for at least neutral.
Nymble was a niche pick at best in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A), rarely seen in standard play. This was Nymble's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Tintedlens with Eviolite, favoring a Lax nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Nymble best EVs are HP and Defense
Bulky Support Moveset
- Protect
- Leech Life
- Tackle
- Pounce
Recommended Teammates
Nymble Weakness
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 |
What is Nymble Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Nymble
 Cinderace Fire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLibero ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Nymble View Cinderace builds →U Turn22-26% Sucker Punch22-26% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityMyceliummight ItemEviolite NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Nymble View Toedscool builds →Rapid Spin6-7% Knock Off7-9% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemEviolite NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Nymble View Mienfoo builds →Knock Off18-21% U Turn19-23% High Jump Kick18-21% | ||
D | ||
Recommended Build AbilityOvercoat ItemEviolite NatureBold Moves View Vullaby builds →
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D | ||
Recommended Build AbilityMold Breaker ItemEviolite NatureImpish Moves View Tinkatink builds →
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Evolution
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.
How to Get Nymble
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.
Where To Catch Nymble in SV
To get Nymble, start by catching Nymble through walking encounters at Lv. 14-55. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
- Step 1Nymble ✓South Province (Area Three) - GrassLv.14-22OverworldRate 44%West Province (Area One) - GrassLv.14-22OverworldRate 44%West Province (Area One) - MountainLv.14-22OverworldRate 22%
Step 2Catch or Evolve into LokixNorth Province (Area One) - Bamboo ForestLv.24-55OverworldRate 29%North Province (Area Two) - Bamboo ForestLv.24-55OverworldRate 29%Asado Desert - RockyLv.24-55OverworldRate 15%Casseroya Lake - RockyLv.24-55OverworldRate 15%East Province (Area One) - RockyLv.24-55OverworldRate 15%East Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.24-55OverworldRate 15%East Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.24-55OverworldRate 15%Glaseado MountainLv.24-55OverworldRate 15%North Province (Area One) - RockyLv.24-55OverworldRate 15%North Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.24-55OverworldRate 15%North Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.24-55OverworldRate 15%South Province (Area Five) - RockyLv.24-55OverworldRate 15%South Province (Area Four) - RockyLv.24-55OverworldRate 15%South Province (Area Six) - RockyLv.24-55OverworldRate 15%South Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.24-55OverworldRate 15%South Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.24-55OverworldRate 15%The Pokémon League - RockyLv.24-55OverworldRate 15%West Province (Area One) - RockyLv.24-55OverworldRate 15%West Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.24-55OverworldRate 15%West Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.24-55OverworldRate 15%East Province (Area One) - MountainLv.24-55OverworldRate 10%Glaseado MountainLv.24-55OverworldRate 10%North Province (Area One) - MountainLv.24-55OverworldRate 10%South Province (Area Five) - MountainLv.24-55OverworldRate 10%South Province (Area Four) - MountainLv.24-55OverworldRate 10%South Province (Area Six) - MountainLv.24-55OverworldRate 10%South Province (Area Two) - MountainLv.24-55OverworldRate 10%West Province (Area One) - MountainLv.24-55OverworldRate 10%or evolve from Nymble (Step 1)
Winds & Waves hasn't launched yet, so encounter data for Nymble isn't confirmed. In other games, it's available in Scarlet & Violet.
How to Obtain Nymble in WW
- Step 1Nymble ✓LATER APPEARANCEfrom Scarlet & VioletNot TradeableAppears in Scarlet & Violet via Overworld · South Province (Area Three). Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
- Step 2Evolve into Lokix
Base Stats
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’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 Guide
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.
Game Availability
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 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves