Stats & Training
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 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 |
 Arcanine Fire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nymble View Arcanine builds →Flare Blitz 2x273-322%KO Flamethrower 2x252-297%KO Fire Fang 2x148-175%KO Flame Wheel 2x139-164%KO | ||
 Gyarados Water | A | |
 Skeledirge FireGhost | A | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Fuecoco (Cabo Poco Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nymble View Skeledirge builds →Overheat 2x394-464%KO Fire Blast 2x332-392%KO Flamethrower 2x273-322%KO Incinerate 2x183-217%KO | ||
 Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nymble View Glimmora builds →Power Gem 2x281-331%KO Rock Slide 2x101-119%KO Ancient Power 2x212-250%KO Smack Down 2x68-81% | ||
 Flareon Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Nymble View Flareon builds →Flare Blitz 2x316-372%KO Lava Plume 2x215-253%KO Fire Fang 2x172-203%KO Fire Spin 2x96-114%KO | ||
In Scarlet & Violet, 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 | ||
Scarlet & Violet Evolution
One evolution ahead. Nymble grows into Lokix through a straightforward two-stage chain. A decent partner pool 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 50 breeding partners from the Bug egg group. Pass egg moves like Counter, Skitter Smack to offspring.
Scarlet & Violet Nymble Best Moveset
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
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
Scarlet & Violet Nymble Locations
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.
Nymble Guide
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.
For Scarlet & Violet, 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.
You can find Nymble in Scarlet & Violet. The Locations section has the full breakdown of routes and encounter details. It also appears in 1 other game across the series.
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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
Winds & Waves