Physical
Support
59Speed · Slow

Is Type: Null Good in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Playthrough?

Gift from Gladion. Normal-type with balanced 95 base stats. Silvally via friendship changes type with held memories. Type: Null itself is a competent mid-game option while you build the friendship.

StrongGoodEvenToughBadGEEGGGEEGGEEEEGEIlimaTrial 1HalaKahuna 1LanaTrial 2KiaweTrial 3MallowTrial 4OliviaKahuna 2SophoclesTrial 5AcerolaTrial 6NanuKahuna 3MinaTrial 7HapuKahuna 4Type NullGiftSilvallyEvolveMolayneE4OliviaE4AcerolaE4KahiliE4KukuiChamp*
Ilima
Trial 1
Good

Type: Null has the type edge here and should clean up Ilima's team.

You Win
Gumshoos
Lv 12
Normal
Stakeout
Super FangBiteLeerScary Face
You Win
Yungoos
Lv 10
Normal
Stakeout
LeerTacklePursuitOdor Sleuth
Hala
Kahuna 1
Even

Type: Null trades roughly evenly with Hala's team.

Even
Hariyama
Lv 63
Fighting
Thick Fat
Fake OutClose CombatKnock OffHeavy Slam
Even
Machamp
Lv 63
Fighting
Guts
Cross ChopThunder PunchIce PunchFire Punch
Even
Bewear
Lv 63
NormalFighting
Fluffy
Hammer ArmBrutal SwingDragon ClawShadow Claw
Even
Poliwrath
Lv 63
WaterFighting
Water Absorb
WaterfallBrick BreakPoison JabPayback
Even
Crabominable
Lv 63
FightingIce
Iron Fist
Ice HammerClose CombatStone EdgeEarthquake
Lana
Trial 2
Even

Type: Null trades roughly evenly with Lana's team.

Even
Lanturn
Lv 60
WaterElectric
Volt Absorb
DischargeHydro PumpThunder WaveIcy Wind
Even
Cloyster
Lv 60
WaterIce
Skill Link
Spike CannonIcicle CrashSmart StrikeSpikes
You Win
Araquanid
Lv 60
WaterBug
Water Bubble
LiquidationLeech LifeCrunchFrost Breath
Kiawe
Trial 3
Good

Type: Null has the type edge here and should clean up Kiawe's team.

Even
Alolan Marowak
Lv 22
FireGhost
Intimidate
HexFlame WheelBrick BreakDetect
You Win
Salazzle
Lv 20
PoisonFire
Corrosion
Poison GasVenoshockFlame BurstTorment
Mallow
Trial 4
Good

Type: Null has the type edge here and should clean up Mallow's team.

You Win
Lurantis
Lv 24
Grass
Leaf Guard
Low SweepX ScissorSolar BladeSynthesis
You Win
Kecleon
Lv 22
Normal
Color Change
Sunny DayAncient PowerDizzy PunchScreech
Olivia
Kahuna 2
Good

Type: Null has the type edge here and should clean up Olivia's team.

You Win
Anorith
Lv 27
RockBug
Battle Armor
Bug BiteSmack DownMetal Claw
You Win
Lileep
Lv 27
RockGrass
Suction Cups
Giga DrainAncient PowerBrine
You Win
Lycanroc
Lv 28
Rock
Vital Spirit
BiteRock Tomb
Sophocles
Trial 5
Even

Type: Null trades roughly evenly with Sophocles's team.

Even
Togedemaru
Lv 33
ElectricSteel
Iron Barbs
Zing ZapSpiky ShieldIron HeadBounce
Even
Skarmory
Lv 32
SteelFlying
Keen Eye
Stealth RockSteel WingTailwindTorment
Acerola
Trial 6
Even

Type: Null trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.

Even
Mimikyu
Lv 35
GhostFairy
Disguise
Shadow ClawPlay RoughLeech LifeSlash
You Win
Banette
Lv 32
Ghost
Insomnia
ScreechWill O WispFeint AttackCurse
Nanu
Kahuna 3
Good

Type: Null has the type edge here and should clean up Nanu's team.

Even
Sableye
Lv 43
DarkGhost
Keen Eye
Power GemShadow BallFake Out
You Win
Krokorok
Lv 43
GroundDark
Intimidate
CrunchAssuranceSwaggerEarthquake
You Win
Persian
Lv 44
Normal
Fur Coat
Power GemFake OutDark Pulse
Mina
Trial 7
Good

Type: Null has the type edge here and should clean up Mina's team.

You Win
Ribombee
Lv 55
BugFairy
Shield Dust
Bug BuzzDraining KissQuiver DanceDazzling Gleam
Even
Pelipper
Lv 52
WaterFlying
Keen Eye
StockpileScaldSpit UpSeed Bomb
Hapu
Kahuna 4
Even

Type: Null trades roughly evenly with Hapu's team.

Risky
Golurk
Lv 53
GroundGhost
No Guard
Hammer ArmEarthquakeShadow PunchStealth Rock
You Win
Gastrodon
Lv 53
WaterGround
Sticky Hold
Muddy WaterMud BombRecover
Even
Flygon
Lv 53
GroundDragon
Levitate
Earth PowerDragon Breath
You Win
Mudsdale
Lv 54
Ground
Stamina
Heavy SlamEarthquakeDouble KickPayback
Molayne
Elite Four
Even

Silvally trades roughly evenly with Molayne's team.

Even
Klefki
Lv 56
SteelFairy
Prankster
SpikesThunder WaveFlash CannonReflect
Even
Bisharp
Lv 56
DarkSteel
Defiant
Night SlashIron HeadX ScissorMetal Sound
Even
Magnezone
Lv 56
ElectricSteel
Sturdy
Flash CannonThunderboltTri AttackScreech
Risky
Metagross
Lv 56
SteelPsychic
Clear Body
Hammer ArmMeteor MashBullet PunchZen Headbutt
Even
Alolan Dugtrio
Lv 57
GroundSteel
Tangling Hair
EarthquakeIron HeadSucker PunchFissure
Olivia
Elite Four
Even

Silvally trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.

Even
Armaldo
Lv 56
RockBug
Battle Armor
Crush ClawX ScissorRock Blast
Even
Cradily
Lv 56
RockGrass
Suction Cups
Rock TombEnergy BallStealth Rock
Even
Gigalith
Lv 56
Rock
Sand Stream
Stone EdgeBulldozeIron Head
Risky
Probopass
Lv 56
RockSteel
Sturdy
Earth PowerPower GemThunder WaveSandstorm
Even
Lycanroc
Lv 57
Rock
Keen Eye
CrunchStone EdgeCounterRock Climb
Acerola
Elite Four
Even

Silvally trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.

You Win
Banette
Lv 56
Ghost
Insomnia
Shadow ClawFeint AttackInfestationScreech
You Win
Drifblim
Lv 56
GhostFlying
Aftermath
Ominous WindFocus EnergyAmnesiaBaton Pass
Even
Dhelmise
Lv 56
GhostGrass
Steelworker
SlamShadow BallEnergy BallWhirlpool
Even
Froslass
Lv 56
IceGhost
Snow Cloak
BlizzardShadow BallConfuse RayIce Shard
Even
Palossand
Lv 57
GhostGround
Water Compaction
Shadow BallEarth PowerGiga DrainIron Defense
Kahili
Elite Four
Good

Silvally has the type edge here and should clean up Kahili's team.

You Win
Braviary
Lv 56
NormalFlying
Sheer Force
Crush ClawBrave BirdAir SlashScary Face
Even
Hawlucha
Lv 56
FightingFlying
Mold Breaker
Flying PressThroat ChopDual ChopPoison Jab
You Win
Mandibuzz
Lv 56
DarkFlying
Big Pecks
Bone RushBrave BirdPunishmentFlatter
You Win
Toucannon
Lv 57
NormalFlying
Skill Link
Bullet SeedRock BlastBeak BlastScreech
Kukui
Champion
Even

Silvally trades roughly evenly with Kukui's team.

You Win
Alolan Ninetales
Lv 68
IceFairy
Snow Cloak
Dazzling GleamBlizzardIce ShardSafeguard
Even
Braviary
Lv 68
NormalFlying
Keen Eye
Crush ClawBrave BirdWhirlwindTailwind
Risky
Magnezone
Lv 68
ElectricSteel
Sturdy
ThunderboltFlash CannonThunder WaveMirror Coat
You Win
Snorlax
Lv 68
Normal
Thick Fat
Body SlamCrunchHeavy SlamHigh Horsepower
Even
Decidueye
Lv 68
GrassGhost
Overgrow
Leaf BladeSpirit ShackleBrave BirdSucker Punch
Gift
Available after Badge 9
Type
Normal

Type Null is given to you as a gift on Ancient Poni Path at Lv 60. From Wicke after beating Elite Four. Received as a gift at ancient poni path

View Type Null locations

Evolve Type: Null to Silvally
High Friendship
Type
Normal

Friendship is usually high enough before you reach Molayne.

How to Get Type: Null in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

No searching required for Type: Null. You receive it at Ancient Poni Path from an NPC. No wild encounters exist in this game, so just head to the right spot when you're ready and it's yours.

How to Obtain Type: Null in USUM

  1. Type: Null
    Step 1Type: Null
    Ancient Poni Path
    Lv.60Gift from NPC
    Gift from Wicke (post-Elite Four)
  2. Silvally
    Step 2Evolve into Silvally

Type: Null Weakness

Type: Null is weak to Fighting. On the flip side, it's immune to Ghost-type moves entirely. Type: Null's overall bulk (95/95/95) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.

Type: Null Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Fighting
0x (Immune)Ghost

What is Type: Null Weak Against

Good
1Weak
0Resist
1Immune
Score+1
4xCritical
None
2xWeak
½xResist
None
¼xResist
None
0xImmune

What is Type: Null Strong Against

0Strong
2Resisted
1Immune
Score-3
2xStrong
None
½xResisted
0xImmune

Best Pokemon Against Type: Null

Type: Null Evolutions

Type: Null is the evolved form of Type: Null, reached. A Normal type at 534 stats that still can't breed. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

2 Forms
Stat Comparison 2 Stages
Silvally
Normal
HP
95
95
ATK
95
95
DEF
95
95
SP.ATK
95
95
SP.DEF
95
95
SPE
59
95+36
BST
534C-Tier
570C-Tier+36
ROLE
Balanced
Balanced
TYPE
Mixed
Mixed

Breeding

Unavailable
Undiscovered egg group

USUM Type: Null Best Moveset

95 across every stat with AbilityBattle Armor blocking critical hits. Held ItemEviolite adds real bulk at 95/95/95 defenses. Normal TermStab from balanced offenses. The moveset approaches competitive viability through Eviolite. Silvally one evolution away adds 95 Speed and AbilityRks System type shifting.

Best Build

Experimental
Physical Tank
Ability
Battle Armor
Item
EvioliteBULK
Best Nature for Type: Null

Type: Null best EVs are HP and Attack

EVs

Physical Tank Moveset

  • RestRecovery
  • Sleep TalkSTAB
  • ReturnSTAB
  • Swords DanceSTAB

Recommended Teammates

Moves List

Leveling does the heavy lifting. Type: Null picks up Take Down and Double-Edge along the way, building toward a complete offensive set. TMs add coverage across 9 types, but the foundation's already strong by then.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Tackle
D6010035Normal
Lv 5
Rage
3010020Normal
Lv 10
Pursuit
D4010020Dark
Lv 15
Imprison
10Psychic
Lv 20
Aerial Ace
D6020Flying
Lv 25
Crush Claw
C1129510Normal
Lv 30
Scary Face
10010Normal
Lv 35
X-Scissor
C8010015Bug
Lv 40
Take Down
C1358520Normal
Lv 45
Metal Sound
8540Steel
Lv 50
Iron Head
C8010015Steel
Lv 55
Double Hit
529010Normal
Lv 60
Air Slash
C759515Flying
Lv 65
Punishment
D1005Dark
Lv 70
Razor Wind
12010010Normal
Lv 75
Tri Attack
C12010010Normal
Lv 80
Double-Edge
B18010015Normal
Lv 85
Heal Block
10015Psychic

TM Moves

TM
TM40
Aerial Ace
D6020Flying
TM100
Confide
D20Normal
TM32
Double Team
15Normal
TM02
Dragon Claw
C8010015Dragon
TM42
Facade
C10510020Normal
TM43
Flame Charge
D5010020Fire
TM21
Frustration
D10020Normal
TM68
Giga Impact
B225905Normal
TM07
Hail
C10Ice
TM10
Hidden Power
9010015Normal
TM66
Payback
5010010Dark
TM17
Protect+4
C10Normal
TM18
Rain Dance
C5Water
TM44
Rest
B10Psychic
TM27
Return
B10020Normal
TM05
Roar-6
C20Normal
TM80
Rock Slide
C759010Rock
TM48
Round
9010015Normal
TM37
Sandstorm
D10Rock
TM65
Shadow Claw
C7010015Ghost
TM88
Sleep Talk
B10Normal
TM90
Substitute
C10Normal
TM11
Sunny Day
C5Fire
TM87
Swagger
D8515Normal
TM75
Swords Dance
B20Normal
TM73
Thunder Wave
C9020Electric
TM06
Toxic
A9010Poison
TM89
U-turn
A7010020Bug
TM01
Work Up
C30Normal
TM81
X-Scissor
C8010015Bug

Egg Moves

Type: Null doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Tut
Tutor
Icy Wind
D559515Ice
Tutor
Iron Defense
C15Steel
Tutor
Iron Head
C8010015Steel
Tutor
Last Resort
B2101005Normal
Tutor
Magic Coat+4
C15Psychic
Tutor
Signal Beam
C7510015Bug
Tutor
Snore
C7510015Normal

Base Stats

Base Stats
High
HP95
B
Attack95
B
Defense95
B
Sp. Atk95
B
Sp. Def95
B
Speed59
D
Total534
Details
Catch Rate
Legendary3 / 255
Growth Rate
Slow1.25M XP
Height1.9 m
Weight120.5 kg
Base XP107
Abilities
Battle Armor
Protects against critical hits.
EV Yield
HP+2AtkDefSpASpDSpe
HP training target
Pokedex Entry

A Pokémon weapon developed for a specific mission, it went berserk during an experiment, so it was cryogenically frozen.

There’s danger of its going on a rampage, so its true power is sealed away beneath its control mask.

Type: Null Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Guide

  • In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Type: Null is a Legendary Pokemon rated C-Tier. At 534 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a support. Rest with Eviolite is the standard set.

  • In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Type: Null's biggest threats include Blaziken (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.

  • Battle Armor is the go-to ability for Type: Null. It protects against critical hits. It's Type: Null's only ability.

  • At base 59 Speed, it won't be moving first often. On offense, Type: Null is a physical attacker with base 95 Attack. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a support.

  • For Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the core moveset is Rest, Sleep Talk, Return, and Swords Dance. Rest leads at 0% usage. Return provides reliable STAB damage.

Game Availability

First obtainable in Sun & Moon, Type Null has been featured in 3 titles across 4 generations. Legendary status means a single encounter per playthrough in most games.

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