Chimecho (#0358) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP75135–182260–354

Atk5049–11294–218

Def8076–145148–284

SpA9590–161175–317

SpD9085–156166–306

Spe6563–128121–251

Total455Higher than 51% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 SpA, 1 SpD.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 65). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+128Max117No SP85Min76Scarf192Tailwind256

At max Speed, Chimecho outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Bug2×Dark2×Ghost2×

Resists

Fighting½×Psychic½×

Takes normal damage from 13 types

NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockSteelFireWaterGrassElectricIceDragonFairy

With Levitate: Ground becomes 0×

Abilities

Levitate
Evades Ground moves.

Competitive

SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#198 of 262 used

▼ 5 places since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▲ 1 place since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Chimechite (93.6%) · Levitate (100%) · Quiet (29.9%) · HP 32 / Def 2 / SpA 32 (26.5%)

Moves Flash Cannon, Psychic, Trick Room, Protect

Singles

#142 of 262 used

▼ 2 places since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▼ 4 places since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Chimechite (94.5%) · Levitate (100%) · Bold (50.2%) · HP 32 / Def 32 / SpD 2 (16.2%)

Moves Recover, Cosmic Power, Stored Power, Calm Mind

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0433ChinglingPsychic
1. Level up with high friendship (night)#0358ChimechoPsychic

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 14

1AstonishHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.GhostPhys30100%15

1ConfusionHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec50100%25

1GrowlLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%40

1Healing WishUser faints. Its replacement has its HP fully restored and any major status effect removed.PsychicStatus——10

1WrapPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.NormalPhys1590%20

13YawnTarget sleeps at the end of the next turn.NormalStatus——10

16Stored PowerPower is higher the more the user’s stats have been raised, to a maximum of 31×.PsychicSpec20100%10

19Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

22ExtrasensoryHas a 10% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicSpec80100%20

27Heal BellCures the entire party of major status effects.NormalStatus——5

32UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10

37SafeguardProtects the user’s field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.NormalStatus——25

42Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

47Heal PulseHeals the target for half its max HP.PsychicStatus——10

TM / HM / TR 49

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM02CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20

TM03Fake TearsLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.DarkStatus—100%20

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM16PsybeamHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec65100%20

TM19Disarming VoiceNever misses.FairySpec40—15

TM23Charge BeamHas a 70% chance to raise the user’s Special Attack by one stage.ElectricSpec5090%10

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM30SnarlHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.DarkSpec5595%15

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM34Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15

TM37Draining KissDrains 75% of the damage inflicted to heal the user.FairySpec50100%10

TM41Stored PowerPower is higher the more the user’s stats have been raised, to a maximum of 31×.PsychicSpec20100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM54PsyshockInflicts damage based on the target’s Defense, not Special Defense.PsychicSpec80100%10

TM59Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM74ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20

TM75Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

TM79Dazzling GleamInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FairySpec80100%10

TM81Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TM92ImprisonPrevents the target from using any moves that the user also knows.PsychicStatus——10

TM98Skill SwapUser and target swap abilities.PsychicStatus——10

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM109TrickUser and target swap items.PsychicStatus—100%10

TM114Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

TM117Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10

TM119Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10

TM120PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10

TM122EncoreForces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.NormalStatus—100%5

TM129Calm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM132Baton PassAllows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.NormalStatus——40

TM161Trick RoomFor five turns, slower Pokémon will act before faster Pokémon.PsychicStatus——5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM178GravityDisables moves and immunities that involve flying or levitating for five turns.PsychicStatus——5

TM181Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

TM191UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10

TM203Psych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM217Future SightHits the target two turns later.PsychicSpec120100%10

TM218Expanding ForceIf Psychic Terrain is active and the user is grounded, this move hits all opposing Pokemon and has its power incrased by 50%.PsychicSpec80100%10

TM224CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

TM228Psychic NoiseThe user attacks the target with unpleasant sound waves. For two turns, the target is prevented from recovering HP through moves, Abilities, or held items.PsychicSpec75100%10

Egg moves 8

EggAlly SwitchUser switches places with the friendly Pokémon opposite it.PsychicStatus——15

EggCosmic PowerRaises the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20

EggCurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

EggDisableDisables the target’s last used move for 1-8 turns.NormalStatus—100%20

EggHypnosisPuts the target to sleep.PsychicStatus—60%20

EggRecoverHeals the user by half its max HP.NormalStatus——5

EggRecycleUser recovers the item it last used up.NormalStatus——10

EggWishUser will recover half its max HP at the end of the next turn.NormalStatus——10

Pokédex entries

Category: Wind Chime Pokémon
Debut: Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color: Blue
Shape
Habitat: Grassland
Pal Park area: Mountain

Original Hoenn#151Original Sinnoh#083Extended Sinnoh#083Coastal Kalos#112New Hoenn#158Hisui#196Kitakami#143Hyperspace#051

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.
Legends: Arceus
It uses the sucker on its head to hang from a tree or from eaves. It can produce seven different tones.
HeartGold · SoulSilver · X
Its cries echo inside its hollow body to emerge as beautiful notes for startling and repelling foes.
Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
Emitting ultrasonic cries, it floats on winds to travel great distances.
Pearl · Y
To knock foes flying, it makes the air shudder with its cries. It converses using seven cries.
Diamond
It travels by riding on winds. It cleverly uses its long tail to pluck nuts and berries, which it loves to eat.
FireRed · LeafGreen
They fly about very actively when the hot season arrives. They communicate among themselves using seven different and distinguishing cries.
Emerald
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.
Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
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.
Ruby · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese: チリーン
Japanese (romaji): Chirean
Korean: 치렁
Chinese (Traditional): 風鈴鈴
Chinese (Simplified): 风铃铃
French: Éoko
German: Palimpalim
Spanish: Chimecho
Italian: Chimecho

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 SpA, 1 SpD
Catch rate: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 159
Growth rate: Fast

Breeding

Egg groups: Amorphous
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 25 egg cycles ≈6,630 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

White 1 area

Abundant ShrineWalking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47–59

Black 1 area

Abundant ShrineWalking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47–59

SoulSilver 1 area

Safari Zone SwampWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 46–47

HeartGold 1 area

Safari Zone SwampWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 46–47

Platinum 8 areas

Mount Coronet (4F small room)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39
Mount Coronet (5F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–40
Mount Coronet (6F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–41
Turnback Cave (after pillar 3)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 45–47
Turnback Cave (between pillars 1 and 2)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28
Turnback Cave (between pillars 2 and 3)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
Turnback Cave (pillar 2)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
Turnback Cave (pillar 3)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–37

Pearl 4 areas

Mount Coronet (4F small room)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40
Mount Coronet (5F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41–42
Mount Coronet (6F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41–42
Sendoff SpringWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52–54

Diamond 4 areas

Mount Coronet (4F small room)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40
Mount Coronet (5F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41–42
Mount Coronet (6F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41–42
Sendoff SpringWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52–54

Emerald 1 area

Mount Pyre (summit)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28

Sapphire 1 area

Mount Pyre (summit)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28

Ruby 1 area

Mount Pyre (summit)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28