Type matchups
Damage Chimecho takes from each attacking type.
As a Psychic type, Chimecho has 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances and 1 immunity, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 44 other Pokémon share the Psychic typing.
- Levitate (always, already counted above): Ground 1× → 0×
Base stats
- HP
- 75
- Attack
- 50
- Defense
- 80
- Sp. Atk
- 95
- Sp. Def
- 90
- Speed
- 65
- Total
- 455
Chimecho has a base stat total of 455, higher than 46% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (95) well above Attack (50), it works best as a special attacker. Its Speed of 65 is middling (faster than 44% of Pokémon). With 75 HP, 80 Defense and 90 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy.
Chimecho's only ability is Levitate.
How to beat Chimecho
Chimecho takes 2× damage from Bug, Ghost and Dark moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ground moves have no effect on it and Fighting and Psychic moves are resisted.
Good counters: Yveltal hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Chimecho's Psychic moves. Hoopa Unbound hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Chimecho's Psychic moves. Tyranitar hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Chimecho's Psychic moves.
Evolution
Chimecho is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Chingling → Chimecho), evolving from Chingling.
Best counters to Chimecho
Other Psychic Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Chimecho weak to?
As a Psychic type, Chimecho takes super-effective damage from Bug, Ghost and Dark moves.
What is Chimecho resistant to?
Chimecho resists Fighting and Psychic moves. It is immune to Ground.
What are the best counters to Chimecho?
Strong type-based picks include Yveltal, Hoopa Unbound and Tyranitar, which hit Chimecho with super-effective attacks.