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Chingling
The Bell Pokémon
TL;DR. Chingling is a pure psychic-type Pokémon from Generation IV. Base Stat Total: 285. It emits cries by agitating an orb at the back of its throat. It moves with flouncing hops.
Psychic
It emits cries by agitating an orb at the back of its throat. It moves with flouncing hops.
Height0.2 m
Weight0.6 kg
AbilitiesLevitate
Base stats
Stat spread.
Total of 285. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
HP 45
Attack 30
Defense 50
Sp. Attack 65
Sp. Defense 50
Speed 45
Total285
285 base stat total, the 907th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 95th among Psychic-types.
65 base Special Attack, Chingling's strongest stat, ranking 77th of 102 Psychic-types.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Daily Pokémon · Video
Chingling on Daily Pokémon
Chingling was featured once as the Pokémon of the day. Tap a cover to play the short.
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Chingling 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, Chingling reaches 1,005 CP at level 40 and 1,150 CP as a best buddy.
GO Attack114
GO Defense94
GO Stamina128
Max CP (L40)1,005
Max CP (L50)1,137
Best buddy (L51)1,150
Raid catch CP 530–574 (L20). Weather boosted 662–718 (L25).
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Quick answers
Common questions about Chingling.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Chingling, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Chingling?
Chingling is a pure Psychic-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Chingling weak to?
Chingling takes 2× damage from Bug, Ghost, Dark. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Chingling resistant to?
Chingling resists Fighting, Psychic. It has no full immunities.
How does Chingling evolve?
Chingling evolves into Chimecho (Friendship (level up at night)).
What generation is Chingling from?
Chingling was introduced in Generation IV (the Sinnoh region). Its Pokédex number is #0433.
What are Chingling's base stats?
Chingling has HP 45, Attack 30, Defense 50, Special Attack 65, Special Defense 50, and Speed 45. Total base stat total: 285.
What are Chingling's abilities?
Chingling can have the ability Levitate.
Is Chingling legendary or mythical?
No. Chingling is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Chingling's best stat?
Chingling's highest base stat is Special Attack at 65, which ranks 77th of 102 Psychic-type Pokémon.
Is Chingling good?
Chingling has a base stat total of 285, the 907th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 95th among Psychic-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Sprites · Sound
Through the generations.
Chingling as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
Type matchups
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Chingling 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
Chingling vs. the average Psychic-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 102 Psychic-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Chingling | Psychic avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 45 | 74 | -29 |
| Attack | 30 | 67 | -37 |
| Defense | 50 | 73 | -23 |
| Special Attack | 65 | 88 | -23 |
| Special Defense | 50 | 84 | -34 |
| Speed | 45 | 72 | -27 |
| Total | 285 | 458 | -173 |
Game appearances
Chingling appears in 16 games.
Every mainline release where Chingling is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
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
Side games + live service
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find
Catch Chingling in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 7 games have a known habitat.
Diamond, Pearl
Lake AcuityLake ValorMT Coronet 1F From ExteriorMT Coronet 1F Route 207MT Coronet 1F Route 211MT Coronet 1F Route 216MT Coronet 2FMT Coronet 3FMT Coronet 4FMT Coronet 4F Small RoomMT Coronet B1fMT Coronet Exterior BlizzardMT Coronet Exterior SnowfallSinnoh Route 211 East Towards Celestic TownSinnoh Route 211 West Towards Eterna City
Platinum
MT Coronet 1F From ExteriorMT Coronet 1F Route 207MT Coronet 1F Route 211MT Coronet 1F Route 216MT Coronet 2FMT Coronet 3FMT Coronet 4FMT Coronet 4F Small RoomMT Coronet 5FMT Coronet B1fMT Coronet Exterior BlizzardMT Coronet Exterior SnowfallSendoff SpringSinnoh Route 211 East Towards Celestic TownSinnoh Route 211 West Towards Eterna CityTurnback Cave Before Pillar 1Turnback Cave Between Pillars 1 And 2Turnback Cave Pillar 1
HeartGold, SoulSilver
Cerulean Cave 1FCerulean Cave 2FCerulean Cave B1fDark Cave Blackthorn City EntranceDark Cave Violet City EntranceDigletts CaveIce Path 1FIce Path B1fIce Path B2fIce Path B3fJohto Route 47 Inside CaveKanto Victory Road 1 1FKanto Victory Road 1 2FKanto Victory Road 1 3FMT Moon 1FMT Moon 2FMT Mortar 1FMT Mortar B1fMT Mortar Lower CaveMT Mortar Upper CaveMT Silver 1FMT Silver 1F TopMT Silver 2FMT Silver 3FMT Silver 4FMT Silver MountainsideMT Silver TopRock Tunnel 1FRock Tunnel B1fSeafoam Islands 1FSeafoam Islands B1fSeafoam Islands B2fSeafoam Islands B3fSeafoam Islands B4fSlowpoke Well 1FSlowpoke Well B1fTohjo FallsUnion Cave 1FUnion Cave B1fUnion Cave B2fWhirl Islands 1FWhirl Islands B1fWhirl Islands B2fWhirl Islands B3f
X, Y
Kalos Route 11Reflection Cave Unknown Area 305Reflection Cave Unknown Area 306Reflection Cave Unknown Area 307Reflection Cave Unknown Area 308
Pokémon anime
Chingling appears in 4 episodes.
From HZ069 (2024-10-18) through DP161 (2010-01-28).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Chingling partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Chingling partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
1 Chingling card across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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