Chi-Yu
TL;DR. Chi-Yu is a dark/fire-type Pokémon from Generation IX. Base Stat Total: 570. It controls flames burning at over 5,400 degrees Fahrenheit. It casually swims through the sea of lava it creates by melting rock and sand.
It controls flames burning at over 5,400 degrees Fahrenheit. It casually swims through the sea of lava it creates by melting rock and sand.
Stat spread.
Total of 570. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Chi-Yu 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, Chi-Yu reaches 3,457 CP at level 40 and 3,955 CP as a best buddy.
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Chi-Yu in competitive play.
Chi-Yu is a Generation 9 Ubers-tier pick in Smogon singles.
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Common questions about Chi-Yu.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Chi-Yu, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Chi-Yu?
Chi-Yu is a Dark/Fire-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Chi-Yu weak to?
Chi-Yu takes 2× damage from Water, Fighting, Ground, Rock. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Chi-Yu resistant to?
Chi-Yu is immune to Psychic. It also resists Fire, Grass, Ice, Ghost, Dark, Steel.
Does Chi-Yu evolve?
Chi-Yu does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.
What generation is Chi-Yu from?
Chi-Yu was introduced in Generation IX (the Paldea region). Its Pokédex number is #1004.
What are Chi-Yu's base stats?
Chi-Yu has HP 55, Attack 80, Defense 80, Special Attack 135, Special Defense 120, and Speed 100. Total base stat total: 570.
What are Chi-Yu's abilities?
Chi-Yu can have the ability Beads Of Ruin.
Is Chi-Yu legendary or mythical?
Yes. Chi-Yu is classified as a Legendary Pokémon. Legendaries are typically one-per-game and central to that game's main story.
What is Chi-Yu's best stat?
Chi-Yu's highest base stat is Special Attack at 135, which ranks 5th of 146 Dark-type Pokémon.
Is Chi-Yu good?
Chi-Yu has a base stat total of 570, the 93rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 15th among Dark-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.
Through the generations.
Chi-Yu as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Chi-Yu is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Chi-Yu vs. the average Dark-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 146 Dark-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Chi-Yu | Dark avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 55 | 73 | -18 |
| Attack | 80 | 87 | -7 |
| Defense | 80 | 70 | +10 |
| Special Attack | 135 | 79 | +56 |
| Special Defense | 120 | 70 | +50 |
| Speed | 100 | 75 | +25 |
| Total | 570 | 454 | +116 |
Chi-Yu appears in 2 games.
Every mainline release where Chi-Yu is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
Chi-Yu isn't found in the wild.
No main-series wild encounters recorded. Chi-Yu is obtained through evolution, breeding, trade, or a special event or static encounter.
TCG Pocket appearances
1 Chi-Yu card across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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