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.
Type-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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Bug, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Psychic |
Kingambit's Sucker Punch also KOs at 88-104%.
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemGrassyseed NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Chimecho View Volcarona builds →Heat Wave33-39% | ||
 Annihilape FightingGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemSitrus Berry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Chimecho View Annihilape builds →Drain Punch16-19% | ||
 Kingambit DarkSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySupremeoverlord ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Chimecho View Kingambit builds →Sucker Punch 2x88-104%KO | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Chimecho View Chandelure builds →Shadow Ball 2x94-110%KO Energy Ball35-41% Flamethrower53-62% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Chimecho View Weavile builds →Knock Off 2x69-81% Ice Shard21-25% | ||
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
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
Chimecho best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Recover
- Dazzling Gleam
- Cosmic Power
- Stored Power
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Psychic
- Calm Mind
- Baton Pass
- Helping Hand
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Heal Pulse
- Cosmic Power
- Recover
- Heal Bell
Wall Moveset
- Recover
- Dazzling Gleam
- Cosmic Power
- Stored Power
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Psychic
- Calm Mind
- Baton Pass
- Helping Hand
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Heal Pulse
- Cosmic Power
- Recover
- Heal Bell
Legends: Arceus uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Support Moveset
- Healing Wish
- Defog
- Dazzling Gleam
- Future Sight
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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 ChinglingLake AcuityGrass WaterUncommonSacred PlazaGrass FacilityUncommon
Step 2Chimecho ✓Celestica TrailGrass RouteUncommonLake AcuityGrass WaterUncommonor 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 ChinglingMt. Coronet - Route 211 EntranceBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.13 Cave10%EarlyMt. Coronet - Route 211 EntranceShining PearlGrass Lv.13 Cave10%EarlyRoute 211 - WestShining PearlGrass Lv.13 Route10%EarlyRoute 211 - WestBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.13 Route10%EarlyMt. Coronet - Route 207 EntranceBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.15 Cave10%EarlyMt. Coronet - Route 207 EntranceShining PearlGrass Lv.15 Cave10%EarlyDazzling CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.25-29 CaveMidRequires StrengthDazzling CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.25-29 CaveMidRequires StrengthSpacious CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.25-29 CaveMidRequires StrengthSpacious CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.25-29 CaveMidRequires StrengthStargleam CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.25-29 CaveMidRequires StrengthStargleam CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.25-29 CaveMidRequires StrengthRoute 211 - EastShining PearlGrass Lv.27-28 Route10%MidRoute 211 - EastBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.27-28 Route10%MidMt. Coronet - B1FBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.30 Cave10%MidMt. Coronet - B1FShining PearlGrass Lv.30 Cave10%MidMt. Coronet - Route 216 EntranceBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.30 Cave10%MidMt. Coronet - Route 216 EntranceShining PearlGrass Lv.30 Cave10%MidLake AcuityBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.34-36 Water10%LateLake AcuityShining PearlGrass Lv.34-36 Water10%LateLake ValorShining PearlGrass Lv.35-36 Water10%LateLake ValorBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.35-36 Water10%LateMt. Coronet - 2FShining PearlGrass Lv.37-38 Cave10%LateMt. Coronet - 2FBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.37-38 Cave10%LateMt. Coronet - 3FShining PearlGrass Lv.37-38 Cave10%LateMt. Coronet - 3FBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.37-38 Cave10%LateMt. Coronet - Top CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.38-40 Cave10%LateMt. Coronet - Top CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.38-40 Cave10%LateMt. Coronet - 4FShining PearlGrass Lv.39-40 Cave10%LateMt. Coronet - 4FBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.39-40 Cave10%LateMt. Coronet - SummitBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.39-40 Cave10%LateMt. Coronet - SummitShining PearlGrass Lv.39-40 Cave10%LateMt. Coronet - 5FBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.40 Cave5%LateMt. Coronet - 5FShining PearlGrass Lv.40 Cave5%Late
Step 2Chimecho ✓Mt. Coronet - 6FBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.41-42 Cave10%LateMt. Coronet - 6FShining PearlGrass Lv.41-42 Cave10%LateMt. Coronet - 7FShining PearlGrass Lv.41-42 Cave10%LateMt. Coronet - 7FBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.41-42 Cave10%LateMt. Coronet - 5FBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.40 Cave5%LateMt. Coronet - 5FShining PearlGrass Lv.40 Cave5%LateSendoff SpringShining PearlGrass Lv.52-5410%PostSendoff SpringBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.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.
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.
The core moveset is Recover, Dazzling Gleam, Cosmicpower, and Storedpower. Recover leads at 17% usage. This set covers the balanced role with a mix of damage and utility.
Available in 16 titles since its debut in Ruby & Sapphire, Chimecho spans 8 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through wild encounters in most mainline games.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
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 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves