No. 0433 · Generation IV · Sinnoh

Chingling

The Bell Pokémon

Psychic

Weak to with Levitate Bug Ghost Dark

Sprite

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

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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.

1:30

Jun 11, 2026

Pokémon GO

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

Shiny release

Shiny Chingling first appeared on February 17, 2024, during Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh - Los Angeles.

July 17, 2021Chimecho
February 17, 2024Chingling

Full Chingling GO history

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.

Does Chingling's ability change its weaknesses?

Yes. With Levitate, Ground moves miss it.

See the full Q&A page for Chingling →

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.

Chingling in HeartGold / SoulSilver — Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver

Chingling in Black / White — Gen V Black / White

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

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

Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Chingling 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.

2× Weak to

Bug Ghost Dark

½× Resists

Fighting Psychic

0× Immune to

Ground

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

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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

How to get it

How to get Chingling.

Every main-series game Chingling 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, Chilling Waterhead (The Teal Mask)
- RaidTera Raid Battles (1★, 3★) (The Teal Mask)
Needs The Teal Mask
Legends: Z-AObtainable
- Trade(Version 2.0.0+)
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (1★ & 3★ Psychic-type wild zones) (Mega Dimension)
Needs Mega Dimension

Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game

Sword · ShieldNot in the game
Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildRoute 211, Lake Valor, Mt. Coronet, Lake Acuity
- WildGrand Underground - Spacious Cave, Dazzling Cave, Stargleam Cavern (After obtaining Strength)
Legends: ArceusObtainable
- WildCoronet Highlands: Primeval Grotto (mass outbreaks), Sacred Plaza, massive mass outbreaks
- WildAlabaster Icelands: Lake Acuity

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
- WildRoute 11, Reflection Cave
Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- BreedChimecho holding a Pure Incense

Generation VObtainableTrade

Black · WhiteObtainable
- BreedChimecho holding a Pure Incense
Black 2 · White 2Trade

Generation IVObtainable

Diamond · PearlObtainable
- WildRoute 211, Lake Valor, Mt. Coronet, Lake Acuity
PlatinumObtainable
- WildRoute 211, Mt. Coronet, Sendoff Spring, Turnback Cave
HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- WildSafari Zone (Mountain with 10 Forest points)
- WildSlowpoke Well, Union Cave, Mt. Mortar, Dark Cave, Whirl Islands, Mt. Silver Cave, Ice Path, Cliff Cave, Diglett's Cave, Mt. Moon, Cerulean Cave, Rock Tunnel, Seafoam Islands, Victory Road, Tohjo Falls (Sinnoh Sound)

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: Not on the roster.

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