Chimecho — Abilities, Weaknesses & Best Builds
"Chimecho is a special attacker built around special attacks (95 Sp. Atk). It can take hits and hit back, and it's commonly used because its psychic typing resists 2 attack types but you'll need to play around 3 weaknesses."
✅ Strong against
Resisted or immune to these attack types
⚠️ Watch out for
These attack types deal extra damage
How to actually play it
- 1
Open Chimecho into a favorable type matchup using its psychic STAB.
- 2
Pick the move that does the most damage to the most likely switch-in, not just the current Pokémon.
- 3
Pivot out once the opponent brings in a counter — don't get walled and lose a turn.
What new players get wrong
- ✕
Switching Chimecho into bug and ghost attacks — it's a fast way to lose half your team's plan.
- ✕
Trying to outspeed faster threats. Pair it with a slow pivot or speed control instead.
- ✕
Expecting it to OHKO things — its job is usually role compression, not raw damage.
Base Stats
Total: 455Use EVs to amplify the highest two — that's usually where this Pokémon's job lives.
Mega Evolutions
Chimecho transforms mid-battle when holding the right Mega Stone. Each form has its own stats, typing and ability.
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Where Chimecho shows up
#166
Usage ~1.3% · Win rate ~50.85%
#166
Usage ~1.3% · Win rate ~50.85%
Chimecho FAQ
- What are Chimecho's abilities in Pokémon Champions?
- Chimecho can run levitate. The competitive default is usually levitate — see the abilities section above for the trade-offs.
- What is Chimecho weak to in Pokémon Champions?
- Chimecho takes extra damage from bug, ghost, dark. The full weakness breakdown is in the Weaknesses section, including any 4× type matchups.
- What is the best moveset for Chimecho?
- The best moveset for Chimecho depends on whether you're running it in Singles or Doubles. The Best Moveset section above lists the standard competitive set used at the top of the Pokémon Champions ladder.
- What counters Chimecho in Pokémon Champions?
- The most reliable counters to Chimecho are Pokémon with strong bug, ghost, dark attacks that outspeed it. See the Best Counters section for specific picks.
- Is Chimecho good in the current Pokémon Champions meta?
- Chimecho's usage and win rate in M-B Singles and Doubles are shown in the Format Snapshot section. Cross-reference with the Champions Lab tier list for full context.