Free switch-ins on Psychic moves make Chi-Yu useful in any team that needs that coverage. Known as the Ruinous Pokemon. Its damage comes from the special side.
The stat bars tell the story: Sp. Atk carries everything and HP's dead weight. But this Ruinous Pokemon still yields 3 Sp. Atk EVs per fight on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
It controls flames burning at over 5,400 degrees Fahrenheit. It casually swims through the sea of lava it creates by melting rock and sand.
The envy accumulated within curved beads that sparked multiple conflicts has clad itself in fire and become a Pokémon.
Chi Yu Weakness
GoodChi Yu is weak to Water, Fighting, Ground, and Rock-type moves. On the flip side, it's immune to Psychic-type moves entirely. It resists 6 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely. Chi Yu's special bulk (base 120 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
Chi Yu is strong overall with 570 total stats as a Dark/Fire legendary. Can't breed it, so you're locked to whatever you catch or receive.
How to Evolve
double STAB gives Chi Yu answers even while choice-locked. Choice Scarf provides speed patching through item lock, and max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs with Beadsofruin mean every prediction that lands hits hard.
Best Build
Best Chi-Yu Moveset
- Heat Wave
- Dark Pulse
- Snarl
- Overheat
Recommended Teammates
The level-up pool tells the story here. Chi Yu learns Inferno and Overheat naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Flying and Normal coverage and more extends the reach beyond that.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Chi-Yu is a fixed encounter, not a random spawn. Walk up to it, interact, and the battle starts immediately. Head to North Province (Area Two) when your team is ready for the fight.
Best Locations
Chi-Yu is a Legendary Pokemon rated A-Tier on our tier list. At 570 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a sweeper. That 135 base Sp. Atk does the heavy lifting.
Chi-Yu doesn't evolve. As a Legendary Pokemon, it stands on its own without an evolutionary line. It's a Dark/Fire type with 570 BST.
Beads Of Ruin is the go-to ability for Chi-Yu. It lowers Special Defense of all Pokémon except itself. It's Chi-Yu's only ability.
Chi-Yu is a special attacker with base 135 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. But the speed tells the real story — base 100 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the sweeper role.
Chi-Yu can be found in Scarlet & Violet.
Since Scarlet & Violet, Chi Yu has appeared in 1 games. Legendary Pokemon like Chi Yu are usually found through story events or special post-game areas rather than random encounters.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
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 IXSVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A