Chingling Best Moveset
Psychic at 65 Sp. Atk and 45 Speed with AbilityLevitate granting Ground immunity. Baby stats across the board. The moveset can't compete. Evolve to Chimecho for 95 Sp. Atk and the Psychic TermStab that at least functions in the lowest tiers.
Chingling saw minimal competitive use in Gen IV (Diamond, Pearl & Platinum). This was Chingling's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Levitate with Focus Sash, favoring a Impish nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Chingling best EVs are Sp. Atk and Defense
Special Attacker Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Psychic
- Signal Beam
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Chingling was a niche pick at best in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2), rarely seen in standard play. This was a decline from E-Tier in the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Levitate with Eviolite, favoring a Bold nature.
Wall Moveset
- Thunder Wave
- Calm Mind
- Stored Power
- Wish
Recommended Teammates
Chingling was a niche pick at best in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS), rarely seen in standard play. Chingling maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran levitate with Eviolite, favoring a Timid nature.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Psychic
- Future Sight
- Trick
- Dream Eater
Chingling saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Chingling climbed from F-Tier as the competitive landscape shifted. Its most popular set ran Levitate with Eviolite, favoring a Calm nature.
Wall Moveset
- Rest
- Sleep Talk
- Cosmic Power
- Stored Power
Recommended Teammates
Chingling saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Chingling maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Levitate with Eviolite, favoring a Timid nature.
Utility Moveset
- Recover
- Cosmic Power
- Stored Power
- Baton Pass
Recommended Teammates
Chingling Weakness
Bug, Ghost, and Dark moves hit Chingling for super-effective damage. Levitate grants an additional Ground immunity, reshaping the matchup chart.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Bug, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Psychic |
What is Chingling Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Chingling
Chandelure threatens a KO with Shadow Ball (130-154%). Weavile's Knock Off also KOs at 88-104%.
 Volcarona BugFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureModest Moves View Volcarona builds →
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 Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Chingling View Chandelure builds →Shadow Ball 2x130-154%KO Energy Ball49-57% Flamethrower73-86% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Chingling View Weavile builds →Knock Off 2x88-104%KO Ice Shard28-32% | ||
Evolution
This is the baby stage. Chingling grows into Chimecho by leveling up. Want more? Breed the adults. Baby Pokemon sit in the Undiscovered egg group. The evolved forms gain up to 170 total stats over Chingling. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
How to Get Chingling
8 encounter spots for Chingling at moderate rates starting from early-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Chingling in SV
To get Chingling, start by catching Chingling through walking encounters at Lv. 7-60. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Chingling ✓Chilling WaterheadLv.7-60OverworldCrystal PoolLv.7-60OverworldInfernal PassLv.7-60OverworldOni MountainLv.7-60Overworld
Step 2Catch or Evolve into ChimechoCrystal PoolLv.7-60OverworldInfernal PassLv.7-60OverworldKitakami RoadLv.7-60OverworldOni MountainLv.7-60Overworldor evolve from Chingling (Step 1)
Chingling isn't available in the wild in Legends: Z-A. Start by transferring Chingling from Diamond & Pearl, Platinum, or HeartGold & SoulSilver. The evolution path from Chingling to Chingling is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Chingling in LZA
- Step 1Chingling ✓LATER 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 2Evolve into Chimecho
Chingling appears at decent spawn rates across 2 spots in endgame routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Chingling in PLA
Chingling is your first catch on the way to Chingling. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 43-56 across 4 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Chingling ✓Lake AcuityLv.49-52GrassRate 15%Sacred PlazaLv.53-56FloorRate 15%
Step 2Catch or Evolve into ChimechoCelestica TrailLv.43-46GrassRate 15%Lake AcuityLv.49-52GrassRate 15%or evolve from Chingling (Step 1)
Chingling appears at moderate rates across 34 spots in early-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Chingling in BDSP
Chingling is your first catch on the way to Chingling. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 13-54 across 42 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Chingling ✓Mt. 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 2Catch or Evolve into ChimechoMt. 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 Defense carry most of Chingling's stat budget. Attack's the obvious dump stat. Common in the wild and yields 1 Sp. Atk EV. Follows a fast 800K XP curve.
It emits cries by agitating an orb at the back of its throat. It moves with flouncing hops.
Chingling Guide
Chingling isn't catchable in . Catch one in Legends: Z-A, then trade it to .
You can run Chingling through the first few routes without issues. 285 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Chimecho as fast as you can.
Game Availability
Available in 13 titles since its debut in Diamond & Pearl, Chingling spans 7 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through catching or hatching as a base form in a solid number of games.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DPDebut
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