Nymble Evolution
Nymble Abilities
Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Doubles damage inflicted with not-very-effective moves.
Nymble Moves
| Move▲ | Type▲ | Cat.▲ | Pow▲ | Acc▲ | Method▲ | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tackle | normal | physical | 40 | 100 | Level 1 | A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body. |
| Leer | normal | status | – | 100 | Level 1 | The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers their Defense stats. |
| Struggle Bug | bug | special | 50 | 100 | Level 4 | The user attacks by struggling against opposing Pokémon. This also lowers their Sp. Atk stats. |
| Astonish | ghost | physical | 30 | 100 | Level 6 | The user attacks the target by crying out in a startling fashion. This may also make the target flinch. |
| Assurance | dark | physical | 60 | 100 | Level 9 | This move's power is doubled if the target has already taken some damage in the same turn. |
| Double Kick | fighting | physical | 30 | 100 | Level 11 | The user attacks by kicking the target twice in a row using two feet. |
| Screech | normal | status | – | 85 | Level 14 | An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target's Defense stat. |
| Endure | normal | status | – | – | Level 18 | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession. |
| Bug Bite | bug | physical | 60 | 100 | Level 22 | The user attacks by biting the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect. |
| Feint | normal | physical | 30 | 100 | Level 26 | This attack can hit a target using a move such as Protect or Detect. This also lifts the effects of those moves. |
| Agility | psychic | status | – | – | Level 30 | The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply boosts its Speed stat. |
| Sucker Punch | dark | physical | 70 | 100 | Level 38 | This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack. |
| First Impression | bug | physical | 90 | 100 | Level 41 | Although this move has great power, it works only on the first turn each time the user enters battle. |
| Bug Buzz | bug | special | 90 | 100 | TM | The user vibrates to generate a damaging sound wave. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat. |
| Facade | normal | physical | 70 | 100 | TM | This move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| Leech Life | bug | physical | 80 | 100 | TM | The user drains the target's blood. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target. |
| Pounce | bug | physical | 50 | 100 | TM | The user attacks by pouncing on the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat. |
| Protect | normal | status | – | – | TM | This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| Rain Dance | water | status | – | – | TM | The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks. |
| Rest | psychic | status | – | – | TM | The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions. |
| Sleep Talk | normal | status | – | – | TM | The user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep. |
| Substitute | normal | status | – | – | TM | The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy. |
| Sunny Day | fire | status | – | – | TM | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks. |
| Take Down | normal | physical | 90 | 85 | TM | A reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little. |
| Tera Blast | normal | special | 80 | 100 | TM | If 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. |
| Thief | dark | physical | 60 | 100 | TM | The user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item. |
| Trailblaze | grass | physical | 50 | 100 | TM | The user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat. |
| U Turn | bug | physical | 70 | 100 | TM | After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting. |
| X Scissor | bug | physical | 80 | 100 | TM | The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes, claws, or the like as if they were a pair of scissors. |
| Counter | fighting | physical | – | 100 | Egg | A retaliatory attack that counters any physical move, inflicting double the damage taken. |
| Skitter Smack | bug | physical | 70 | 90 | Egg | The user skitters behind the target to attack. This also lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat. |
Nymble Sprites
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 Japanese name is Mamebatta (マメバッタ). Here are all the official names for Nymble across different languages:
Nymble Breeding
How to Get Nymble
Nymble is not catchable in the wild – it is typically obtained through gifts, events, or in-game trades. Here is how to obtain Nymble in every game where it is available:
About Nymble
Nymble is a Bug-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 9. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 210, Nymble is classified as a Grasshopper Pokémon and is part of the Nymble → Lokix evolution line.
In competitive play, Nymble is placed in the Untiered tier where it holds a 0% usage rate. Its key abilities are Swarm and Tinted Lens, which allow it to function as a versatile team member. Nymble is weak to Fire, Flying, Rock-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.
Nymble can learn 31 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include . Standing at 0.2m tall and weighing 1kg, Nymble has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Paldea region games.