On paper, Chimecho looks underwhelming. In practice, Levitate gives it a Ground immunity — and that's the whole story. Psychic typing means only weak to Bug, Ghost, and Dark. Known as the Wind Chime Pokemon. Its damage comes from the special side.
Sp. Atk and Sp. Def carry most of Chimecho's stat budget. Attack's the obvious dump stat. Tough to catch and yields 2 Sp. Atk and Sp. Def EVs. Follows a fast 800K XP curve.
Can emit waves of air powerful enough to knock out prey taller than itself. I hypothesize that it amplifies the faint sound of wind within its body.
Chimecho Weakness
VulnerableType-wise, Chimecho takes extra damage from Bug, Ghost, and Dark. Levitate grants an additional Ground immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. With 75 HP and balanced defenses, Chimecho can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
Evolved from Chingling. Chimecho is the final form in this two-stage line. Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. Sp.Def grew the most through evolution (+40 over Chingling), and Chimecho peaks at 455 total stats.
How to Evolve
Breed with Chimecho to get Chingling eggs easily using 63 partners from the Indeterminate egg group.
Levitate gives Chimecho passive value while it walls. Calm nature boosts Sp. Def, max HP and Sp. Def EVs maximize the special wall profile, and Leftovers keeps it in the game.
Best Build
Best Chimecho Moveset
- Recover
- Dazzling Gleam
- Cosmic Power
- Stored Power
Recommended Teammates
TMs carry this one. Chimecho learns Future Sight and Psychic naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Ghost and Normal and beyond give it real matchup play.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Stall teams hate this. Chimecho can spread damage across 10 types, with Normal and Fairy punishing common defensive pivots. STAB from Future Sight and Psychic keeps the pressure honest on everything else.
A solid spread overall. Chimecho gets Psychic and Extrasensory for same-type damage alongside Normal and Ghost coverage and more. It won't blow anyone away, but it doesn't leave you stuck either.
Breeding's the move. Cosmic Power and Curse give Chimecho options it can't learn any other way, and Ghost and Normal coverage and more already covers a decent range on top of Future Sight and Dream Eater. The egg moves push it further.
Chimecho isn't available in the wild in Scarlet & Violet. Start by transferring Chingling from Diamond, Platinum, or HeartGold. The evolution path from Chingling to Chimecho is covered in the steps below.
Chimecho can't be caught in Legends: Z-A. Transfer Chingling from Diamond, Platinum, or HeartGold and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
decent spawn rates for Chimecho across 2 locations in mid-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Chimecho in Legends: Arceus
The path to Chimecho starts with Chingling at walking via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch ChinglingEASYLake AcuityGrassUncommonWaterEASYSacred PlazaGrassUncommonFacility
Step 2Chimecho ✓EASYCelestica TrailGrassUncommonRouteEASYLake AcuityGrassUncommonWateror evolve from Chingling (Step 1)
Chimecho starts showing up in late-game routes at moderate rates across 8 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Chimecho in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Chingling is your first catch on the way to Chimecho. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 13-54 across 42 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch ChinglingMODERATEMt. Coronet - Route 211 EntranceBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.1310%EarlyCaveMODERATEMt. Coronet - Route 211 EntranceShining PearlGrassLv.1310%EarlyCaveMODERATERoute 211 - WestShining PearlGrassLv.1310%EarlyRouteMODERATERoute 211 - WestBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.1310%EarlyRouteMODERATEMt. Coronet - Route 207 EntranceBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.1510%EarlyCaveMODERATEMt. Coronet - Route 207 EntranceShining PearlGrassLv.1510%EarlyCaveDazzling CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.25-29MidCaveRequires StrengthDazzling CaveShining PearlGrassLv.25-29MidCaveRequires StrengthSpacious CaveShining PearlGrassLv.25-29MidCaveRequires StrengthSpacious CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.25-29MidCaveRequires StrengthStargleam CavernShining PearlGrassLv.25-29MidCaveRequires StrengthStargleam CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.25-29MidCaveRequires StrengthMODERATERoute 211 - EastShining PearlGrassLv.27-2810%MidRouteMODERATERoute 211 - EastBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.27-2810%MidRouteMODERATEMt. Coronet - B1FBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.3010%MidCaveMODERATEMt. Coronet - B1FShining PearlGrassLv.3010%MidCaveMODERATEMt. Coronet - Route 216 EntranceBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.3010%MidCaveMODERATEMt. Coronet - Route 216 EntranceShining PearlGrassLv.3010%MidCaveMODERATELake AcuityBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.34-3610%LateWaterMODERATELake AcuityShining PearlGrassLv.34-3610%LateWaterMODERATELake ValorShining PearlGrassLv.35-3610%LateWaterMODERATELake ValorBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.35-3610%LateWaterMODERATEMt. Coronet - 2FShining PearlGrassLv.37-3810%LateCaveMODERATEMt. Coronet - 2FBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.37-3810%LateCaveMODERATEMt. Coronet - 3FShining PearlGrassLv.37-3810%LateCaveMODERATEMt. Coronet - 3FBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.37-3810%LateCaveMODERATEMt. Coronet - Top CaveShining PearlGrassLv.38-4010%LateCaveMODERATEMt. Coronet - Top CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.38-4010%LateCaveMODERATEMt. Coronet - 4FShining PearlGrassLv.39-4010%LateCaveMODERATEMt. Coronet - 4FBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.39-4010%LateCaveMODERATEMt. Coronet - SummitBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.39-4010%LateCaveMODERATEMt. Coronet - SummitShining PearlGrassLv.39-4010%LateCaveCHALLENGINGMt. Coronet - 5FBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.405%LateCaveCHALLENGINGMt. Coronet - 5FShining PearlGrassLv.405%LateCave
Step 2Chimecho ✓MODERATEMt. Coronet - 6FBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.41-4210%LateCaveMODERATEMt. Coronet - 6FShining PearlGrassLv.41-4210%LateCaveMODERATEMt. Coronet - 7FShining PearlGrassLv.41-4210%LateCaveMODERATEMt. Coronet - 7FBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.41-4210%LateCaveCHALLENGINGMt. Coronet - 5FBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.405%LateCaveCHALLENGINGMt. Coronet - 5FShining PearlGrassLv.405%LateCaveMODERATESendoff SpringShining PearlGrassLv.52-5410%PostMODERATESendoff SpringBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.52-5410%Postor evolve from Chingling (Step 1)
Levitate changes the entire equation for Chimecho. The 455 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier.
Chimecho's biggest threats include Heracross (Bug), Misdreavus (Ghost), and Tyranitar (Dark), all carrying super-effective STAB moves.
Chingling evolves into Chimecho by leveling up. Chimecho is the fully evolved form. It sits at 455 BST in its evolved form.
Levitate is what you want on Chimecho. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind.
At base 65 Speed, it won't be moving first often. On offense, Chimecho is leaning toward the special side (base 95 Sp. Atk). Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Chimecho appears in 16 games, including Ruby & Sapphire, FireRed & LeafGreen, and Emerald.
Available in 16 titles since its debut in Ruby & Sapphire, Chimecho spans 7 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through wild encounters in most mainline games.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A