As a Dark/Ice type, Chien-Pao has 6 weaknesses, 3 resistances and 1 immunity, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 2 other Pokémon share the Dark/Ice typing.

Base stats

HP: 80
Attack: 120
Defense: 80
Sp. Atk: 90
Sp. Def: 65
Speed: 135
Total: 570

Chien-Pao has a base stat total of 570, higher than 82% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Speed (135). With Attack (120) well above Sp. Atk (90), it works best as a physical attacker. A Speed of 135 beats 97% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 80 HP, 80 Defense and 65 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy and holds up better against physical hits.

Chien-Pao's only ability is Sword of Ruin.

How to beat Chien-Pao

The best way to beat Chien-Pao is with Fighting moves, which deal 4× damage. Rock, Bug, Steel, Fire and Fairy moves are also super effective (2×).

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Psychic moves have no effect on it and Ghost, Ice and Dark moves are resisted.

Good counters: Crowned Zamazenta hits for 4× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Dark and Ice moves. Cobalion hits for 4× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Dark and Ice moves. Keldeo hits for 4× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Dark and Ice moves.