Chimecho Best Moveset
Psychic at 95 Sp. Atk and 65 Speed with AbilityLevitate granting Ground immunity. 80/90 mixed defenses give moderate bulk. The moveset runs special Psychic TermStab with support options. The offensive ceiling and Speed both trail competitive standards. Levitate and the defensive stats find niches in the lowest tiers.
Levitate removed Ground weakness in Gen III (Ruby & Sapphire). Pure Psychic with 95 Sp. Atk and 90 Sp. Def was serviceable. 65 Speed capped the ceiling.
Best Moves
Best Build
Chimecho best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Psychic
- Heal Bell
- Toxic
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Healing Wish sacrificed Chimecho to fully restore a teammate in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). The best support move it ever had. Worth a slot for one clutch heal.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Heal Bell
- Psychic
- Extrasensory
- Shadow Ball
Recommended Teammates
Dropped in Gen V (Black & White). 455 BST couldn't compete as power levels rose. Healing Wish stayed useful, but better Pokemon learned the same move.
Wall Moveset
- Psychic
- Recover
- Calm Mind
- Heal Bell
Recommended Teammates
Dark and Ghost coverage spread everywhere in Gen VI (X & Y), hitting Psychic super-effectively. Chimecho's 80 Defense couldn't take either.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Calm Mind
- Extrasensory
- Hyper Voice
- Heal Bell
Recommended Teammates
Pure Psychic with no secondary typing in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Too easy to exploit. Chimecho healed teammates and contributed nothing else.
Wall Moveset
- Wish
- Protect
- Heal Bell
- Future Sight
Recommended Teammates
Six gens in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Healing Wish kept Chimecho on the roster. The Pokemon itself was just the delivery system for the move.
Wall Moveset
- Cosmic Power
- Stored Power
- Recover
- Heal Bell
Recommended Teammates
Chimecho Weakness
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 |
What is Chimecho Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Chimecho
Kingambit's Sucker Punch hits Chimecho for 54-64%.
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Recommended Build AbilityProtosynthesis ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Chimecho View Great Tusk builds →Rapid Spin18-21% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilitySupremeoverlord ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Chimecho View Kingambit builds →Sucker Punch 2x54-64% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureModest Moves View Volcarona builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves View Landorus-Therian builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureSassy Moves View Slowking-Galar builds →
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Evolution
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.
How to Get Chimecho
moderate rates for Chimecho across 8 locations in early-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 SV
The path to Chimecho starts with Chingling at Lv. 7-60 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch ChinglingChilling WaterheadLv.7-60OverworldCrystal PoolLv.7-60OverworldInfernal PassLv.7-60OverworldOni MountainLv.7-60Overworld
Step 2Chimecho ✓Crystal PoolLv.7-60OverworldInfernal PassLv.7-60OverworldKitakami RoadLv.7-60OverworldOni MountainLv.7-60Overworldor evolve from Chingling (Step 1)
Chimecho can't be caught in Legends: Z-A. Transfer Chingling from Diamond & Pearl, Platinum, or HeartGold & SoulSilver and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Chimecho in LZA
- Step 1Breed Chingling from ChimechoLATER APPEARANCEfrom Diamond & PearlNot TradeableAppears in Diamond & Pearl via Walking · Lake Acuity. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom PlatinumNot TradeableAppears in Platinum via Walking · Route 211. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in HeartGold & SoulSilver via Walking · Whirl Islands · Radio: Sinnoh Sound. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
- Step 2Chimecho ✓
decent spawn rates for Chimecho across 2 locations in late-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 PLA
The path to Chimecho starts with Chingling at Lv. 43-56 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch ChinglingLake AcuityLv.49-52GrassRate 15%Sacred PlazaLv.53-56FloorRate 15%
Step 2Chimecho ✓Celestica TrailLv.43-46GrassRate 15%Lake AcuityLv.49-52GrassRate 15%or 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 BDSP
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 EntranceLv.13CaveRate 10%Route 211 - WestLv.13GrassRate 10%Mt. Coronet - Route 207 EntranceLv.15CaveRate 10%Dazzling CaveLv.25-29CaveRequires StrengthSpacious CaveLv.25-29CaveRequires StrengthStargleam CavernLv.25-29CaveRequires StrengthRoute 211 - EastLv.27-28GrassRate 10%Mt. Coronet - B1FLv.30CaveRate 10%Mt. Coronet - Route 216 EntranceLv.30CaveRate 10%Lake AcuityLv.34-36GrassRate 10%Lake ValorLv.35-36GrassRate 10%Mt. Coronet - 2FLv.37-38CaveRate 10%Mt. Coronet - 3FLv.37-38CaveRate 10%Mt. Coronet - Top CaveLv.38-40CaveRate 10%Mt. Coronet - 4FLv.39-40CaveRate 10%Mt. Coronet - SummitLv.39-40CaveRate 10%Mt. Coronet - 5FLv.40CaveRate 5%
Step 2Chimecho ✓Mt. Coronet - 6FLv.41-42CaveRate 10%Mt. Coronet - 7FLv.41-42CaveRate 10%Mt. Coronet - 5FLv.40CaveRate 5%Sendoff SpringLv.52-54GrassRate 10%or evolve from Chingling (Step 1)
Base Stats
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.
To knock foes flying, it makes the air shudder with its cries. It converses using seven cries.
Chimecho Guide
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 a special attacker with base 95 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two.
The core moveset is Cosmicpower, Storedpower, Recover, and Heal Bell. Cosmicpower leads at 0% usage. This set covers the balanced role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves