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.
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.
Stat spread.
Total of 455. 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.
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.
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Shiny release
Shiny Chimecho first appeared on July 17, 2021, during Pokémon GO Fest 2021.
- Chimecho
- Chingling
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Jun 3 to Jun 16, 2026, 1-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 3 to Jun 16, 2026 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Jan 16 to Jan 25, 2026 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Sep 1 to Sep 15, 2025 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
Chimecho in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Chimecho across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #619 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
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.
Does Chimecho's ability change its weaknesses?
Yes. With Levitate, Ground moves miss it.
This Pokémon has forms.
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.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Chimecho is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances. Some abilities change them; pick one to see its chart.
Ability Levitate. Ground moves miss it.
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 |
Chimecho appears in 22 games.
Every mainline release where Chimecho is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2023 Teal Mask DLC
- 2026 Pokémon Champions
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Chimecho.
Every main-series game Chimecho is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainable
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- Trade(Version 2.0.1+)
- WildOni Mountain, Infernal Pass, Crystal Pool (The Teal Mask)
- RaidTera Raid Battles (4★) (The Teal Mask)
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- Trade(Version 2.0.0+)
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (3★ Psychic-type wild zones) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldNot in the game
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildSendoff Spring, Mount Coronet
- Legends: ArceusObtainable
- WildCoronet Highlands: Celestica Trail, Primeval Grotto (mass outbreaks), Sacred Plaza, massive mass outbreaks
- WildAlabaster Icelands: Lake Acuity (additional (Alpha))
Generation VIITransfer onlyNot in the game
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonTransfer only
- TransferPokémon Bank
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
- X · YObtainable
- EvolveChingling (Level up with high friendship (at night))
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- WildTop of Mt. Pyre
Generation VObtainableTrade
- Black · WhiteObtainable
- WildAbundant Shrine
- Black 2 · White 2Trade
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · PearlObtainable
- WildSendoff Spring, Mt. Coronet
- PlatinumObtainable
- WildTurnback Cave, Mt. Coronet
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- WildSafari Zone (tall grass in Swamp with 15 Forest points)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldObtainable
- WildTop of Mt. Pyre
- FireRed · LeafGreenTrade
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A. From HOME it can move into Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Legal in Regulation M-A, M-B and M-C. Mega Chimecho: Regulation M-A, M-B and M-C. It can be brought in from HOME.
Chimecho appears in 56 episodes.
From AG084 (2004-07-08) through HZ154 (2026-10-23).
TCG Pocket appearances
Chimecho in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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