Nymble (#0919) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP3393–140176–270

Atk4645–10787–210

Def4040–10176–196

SpA2123–8042–155

SpD2527–8449–163

Spe4545–10685–207

Total210Higher than 2% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 45). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+106Max97No SP65Min58Scarf159Tailwind212

At max Speed, Nymble outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fire2×Flying2×Rock2×

Resists

Fighting½×Grass½×Ground½×

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalPoisonBugGhostSteelWaterElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Swarm
Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Tinted LensHidden ability
Doubles damage inflicted with not-very-effective moves.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

4.46% of teams · rank #26 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630+ rating · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Life Orb
Ability: Tinted Lens
Nature: Adamant
EVs: 228 Atk / 36 Def / 236 Spe
Tera Type: Bug

First Impression
U-turn
Leech Life
Sucker Punch

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players3.17%
Rated 1500+3.92%
Rated 1630+4.46%
Rated 1760+1.39%

Usage by month

Oct 20254.46%

Moves

First Impression100%
U-turn99.8%
Leech Life99.7%
Sucker Punch97.5%
Agility2.5%
Feint0.2%
Substitute0.2%
Tera Blast0%
Trailblaze0%
Bug Bite0%

Items

Life Orb100%
Insect Plate0%
Choice Band0%
Assault Vest0%
Heavy-Duty Boots0%

Abilities

100%
0%

EV spreads

Adamant 228 Atk / 36 Def / 236 Spe99.7%
Jolly 228 Atk / 36 Def / 236 Spe0.2%
Naughty 4 HP / 228 Atk / 236 Spe0%
Adamant 92 HP / 228 Atk / 156 Spe0%
Adamant 228 Atk / 236 Spe0%

Tera types

Bug99.8%
Stellar0.2%
Water0%

Common teammates

Mienfoo95.7%
Vullaby92.1%
Mudbray92.1%
Elekid88.7%
Tentacool87.4%
Toedscool4.6%
Foongus3.8%
Tinkatink3.5%

Checks & counters

Mienfoo53.3%
Vullaby49.3%

Evolution

#0919NymbleBug
1. Level 24#0920LokixBugDark

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 13

1LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

4Struggle BugHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugSpec50100%20

6AstonishHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.GhostPhys30100%15

9AssurancePower is doubled if the target has already received damage this turn.DarkPhys60100%10

11Double KickHits twice in one turn.FightingPhys30100%30

14ScreechLowers the target’s Defense by two stages.NormalStatus—85%40

18EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

22Bug BiteIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.BugPhys60100%20

26FeintHits through Protect and Detect.NormalPhys30100%10

30AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

38Sucker PunchOnly works if the target is about to use a damaging move.DarkPhys70100%5

41First ImpressionCan only be used as the first move after the user enters battle.BugPhys90100%10

TM / HM / TR 21

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM15Struggle BugHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugSpec50100%20

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20

TM21PounceThe user attacks by pouncing on the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.BugPhys50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM60U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM95Leech LifeDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.BugPhys80100%10

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM105X-ScissorInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys80100%15

TM162Bug BuzzHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.BugSpec90100%10

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM182Bug BiteIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.BugPhys60100%20

TM219Skitter SmackLowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugPhys7090%10

Egg moves 2

EggCounterInflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.FightingPhys—100%20

EggSkitter SmackLowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugPhys7090%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Grasshopper Pokémon
Debut: Paldea · Scarlet & Violet
Color: Gray
Shape
Habitat: —

Paldea#014

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.
Violet
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.
Scarlet

Names around the world

Japanese: マメバッタ
Japanese (romaji): Mamebatta
Korean: 콩알뚜기
Chinese (Traditional): 豆蟋蟀
Chinese (Simplified): 豆蟋蟀
French: Lilliterelle
German: Micrick
Spanish: Nymble
Italian: Nymble

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 Atk
Catch rate: 190 ≈24.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 20
Base experience: 42
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: Bug
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

No wild encounter data. It may be obtained by evolving, trading, events, or in newer games (location data is most complete for Gen I–VII).