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.
Chimecho makes its cries echo inside its hollow body. When this Pokémon becomes enraged, its cries result in ultrasonic waves that have the power to knock foes flying.
In high winds, Chimecho cries as it hangs from a tree branch or the eaves of a building using a suction cup on its head. This Pokémon plucks berries with its long tail and eats them.
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. No compatible 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 from the Indeterminate egg group. Notable egg moves include Cosmic Power, Curse, Disable and 6 more.
the remaining moves keeps opponents guessing about Chimecho's real targets. Sitrus Berry provides a one-time health recovery at low HP while max HP and Defense EVs and Bold nature handle the stat profile. Levitate ties it together.
Best Build
Best Chimecho Moveset
- Heal Bell
- Healing Wish
- Heal Pulse
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Breeding's the move. Cosmic Power and Curse give Chimecho options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 9 types already covers a decent range on top of Synchronoise and Future Sight. The egg moves push it further.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
This 2-stage line starts with Chingling, a baby that doesn't spawn wild. Breed Chimecho at the nursery to hatch one, then level through the stages to reach Chimecho.
Where To Catch Chimecho in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
To get Chimecho, start by catching Chingling through walking encounters at Lv. 30+. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Breed Chingling from ChimechoBreed from Chimecho at the Day Care.
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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