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No. 0358 · Generation III · Hoenn

Chimecho

The Wind Chime Pokémon

TL;DR. Chimecho is a pure psychic-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 455. 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.

Psychic

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.

Height0.6 m

Weight1.0 kg

AbilitiesLevitate

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 455. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 75

Attack 50

Defense 80

Sp. Attack 95

Sp. Defense 90

Speed 65

Total455

455 base stat total, the 494th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 63rd among Psychic-types.

95 base Special Attack, Chimecho's strongest stat, ranking 45th of 102 Psychic-types.

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

Pokémon GO

Chimecho 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, Chimecho reaches 2,259 CP at level 40 and 2,585 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack175

GO Defense170

GO Stamina181

Max CP (L40)2,259

Max CP (L50)2,554

Best buddy (L51)2,585

Raid catch CP 1,224–1,291 (L20). Weather boosted 1,530–1,614 (L25).

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Competitive

Chimecho in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Chimecho across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #512 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #512 76.9 score

Ultra League #268 81.1 score

Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia

Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.

Quick answers

Common questions about Chimecho.

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

What type is Chimecho?

Chimecho is a pure Psychic-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Chimecho weak to?

Chimecho takes 2× damage from Bug, Ghost, Dark. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Chimecho resistant to?

Chimecho resists Fighting, Psychic. It has no full immunities.

How does Chimecho evolve?

Chimecho evolves from Chingling (Friendship (level up at night)). Chimecho evolves into Mega Chimecho (Mega Evolve with Chimechoite (battle-only)).

What generation is Chimecho from?

Chimecho was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0358.

What are Chimecho's base stats?

Chimecho has HP 75, Attack 50, Defense 80, Special Attack 95, Special Defense 90, and Speed 65. Total base stat total: 455.

What are Chimecho's abilities?

Chimecho can have the ability Levitate.

Is Chimecho legendary or mythical?

No. Chimecho is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Chimecho's best stat?

Chimecho's highest base stat is Special Attack at 95, which ranks 45th of 102 Psychic-type Pokémon.

Is Chimecho good?

Chimecho has a base stat total of 455, the 494th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 63rd among Psychic-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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Alternate forms

This Pokémon has forms.

Mega

Mega Chimecho

Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

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

Chimecho in HeartGold / SoulSilver — Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver

Chimecho in Black / White — Gen V Black / White

Chimecho in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon — Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon

Chimecho 3D render in Pokémon HOME — HOME Modern 3D render

Type matchups

In battle.

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

2× Weak to

Bug Ghost Dark

½× Resists

Fighting Psychic

Comparison

Chimecho vs. the average Psychic-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 102 Psychic-type Pokémon.

Stat	Chimecho	Psychic avg	Difference
HP	75	74	+1
Attack	50	67	-17
Defense	80	73	+7
Special Attack	95	88	+7
Special Defense	90	84	+6
Speed	65	72	-7
Total	455	458	-3

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Game appearances

Chimecho appears in 22 games.

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

Gen III

2003 Ruby
2003 Sapphire
2004 FireRed
2004 LeafGreen
2005 Emerald

Gen IV

2007 Diamond
2007 Pearl
2009 Platinum
2010 HeartGold
2010 SoulSilver

Gen V

2011 Black
2011 White
2012 Black 2
2012 White 2

Gen VI

2013 X
2013 Y
2014 Alpha Sapphire
2014 Omega Ruby

Gen VIII

2022 Legends: Arceus

Gen IX

2023 Teal Mask DLC
2026 Pokémon Champions

Side games + live service

2016 Pokémon GO

Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.

Where to find

Catch Chimecho in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 8 games have a known habitat.

Diamond, Pearl

MT Coronet 4F Small RoomMT Coronet 5FMT Coronet 6FSendoff Spring

Platinum

MT Coronet 4F Small RoomMT Coronet 5FMT Coronet 6FTurnback Cave After Pillar 3Turnback Cave Between Pillars 1 And 2Turnback Cave Between Pillars 2 And 3Turnback Cave Pillar 2Turnback Cave Pillar 3

Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald

MT Pyre Summit

Black, White

Abundant Shrine

Pokémon anime

Chimecho appears in 54 episodes.

From HZ048 (2024-05-03) through JN145 (2023-03-10).

+ 42 more episodes

Browse all 54 on /anime →