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No. 1002 · Generation IX · Paldea

Chien-Pao

The Ruinous Pokémon

TL;DR. Chien-Pao is a dark/ice-type Pokémon from Generation IX. Base Stat Total: 570. This Pokémon can control 100 tons of fallen snow. It plays around innocently by leaping in and out of avalanches it has caused.

Dark Ice

This Pokémon can control 100 tons of fallen snow. It plays around innocently by leaping in and out of avalanches it has caused.

Height1.9 m
Weight152.2 kg
AbilitiesSword Of Ruin
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 570. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 80
Attack 120
Defense 80
Sp. Attack 90
Sp. Defense 65
Speed 135
Total570
570 base stat total, the 93rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 12th among Dark-types.
135 base Speed, Chien-Pao's strongest stat, ranking 2nd of 114 Dark-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Chien-Pao in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Chien-Pao reaches 3,329 CP at level 40 and 3,809 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack261
GO Defense167
GO Stamina190
Max CP (L40)3,329
Max CP (L50)3,764
Best buddy (L51)3,809
Raid catch CP 1,819–1,902 (L20). Weather boosted 2,274–2,378 (L25).

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Competitive

Chien-Pao in competitive play.

Chien-Pao is a Generation 9 Ubers-tier pick in Smogon singles.

Ubers
Swords Dance
Swords Dance / Icicle Crash / Crunch / Sucker Punch
  • ItemLife Orb
  • NatureJolly
  • EVs252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
  • TeraDark
Choice Band
Icicle Crash / Crunch / Sucker Punch / Ice Shard
  • ItemChoice Band
  • NatureJolly
  • EVs252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
  • TeraDark, Ice
Doubles OU
Focus Sash Attacker
Ice Spinner / Sucker Punch / Sacred Sword / Protect
  • ItemFocus Sash
  • NatureJolly
  • EVs252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
  • TeraGhost, Stellar
Offensive Icy Wind
Ice Spinner / Throat Chop / Icy Wind / Protect
  • ItemFocus Sash
  • NatureNaive
  • EVs252 Atk / 4 SpA / 252 Spe
  • TeraGhost
VGC 2025
Glass Cannon
Protect / Sucker Punch / Crunch / Icicle Crash
  • ItemFocus Sash
  • NatureJolly
  • EVs252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
  • TeraStellar, Ghost

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Quick answers

Common questions about Chien-Pao.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Chien-Pao, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Chien-Pao?

Chien-Pao is a Dark/Ice-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Chien-Pao weak to?

Chien-Pao takes 4× damage from Fighting. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Fire, Bug, Rock, Steel, Fairy.

What is Chien-Pao resistant to?

Chien-Pao is immune to Psychic. It also resists Ice, Ghost, Dark.

Does Chien-Pao evolve?

Chien-Pao does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.

What generation is Chien-Pao from?

Chien-Pao was introduced in Generation IX (the Paldea region). Its Pokédex number is #1002.

What are Chien-Pao's base stats?

Chien-Pao has HP 80, Attack 120, Defense 80, Special Attack 90, Special Defense 65, and Speed 135. Total base stat total: 570.

What are Chien-Pao's abilities?

Chien-Pao can have the ability Sword Of Ruin.

Is Chien-Pao legendary or mythical?

Yes. Chien-Pao is classified as a Legendary Pokémon. Legendaries are typically one-per-game and central to that game's main story.

What is Chien-Pao's best stat?

Chien-Pao's highest base stat is Speed at 135, which ranks 2nd of 114 Dark-type Pokémon.

Is Chien-Pao good?

Chien-Pao has a base stat total of 570, the 93rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 12th among Dark-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.

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Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Chien-Pao as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Chien-Pao 3D render in Pokémon HOME
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Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Chien-Pao is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

4× Devastating
Fighting
2× Weak to
Fire Bug Rock Steel Fairy
½× Resists
Ice Ghost Dark
0× Immune to
Psychic
Comparison

Chien-Pao vs. the average Dark-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 114 Dark-type Pokémon.

Stat Chien-Pao Dark avg Difference
HP 80 78 +2
Attack 120 88 +32
Defense 80 73 +7
Special Attack 90 74 +16
Special Defense 65 71 -6
Speed 135 71 +64
Total 570 455 +115
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Game appearances

Chien-Pao appears in 2 games.

Every mainline release where Chien-Pao is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen IX
  • 2022 Scarlet
  • 2022 Violet
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find

Chien-Pao isn't found in the wild.

No main-series wild encounters recorded. Chien-Pao is obtained through evolution, breeding, trade, or a special event or static encounter.

TCG Pocket appearances

4 Chien-Pao cards across TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.