Mega Chimecho — Abilities, Weaknesses & Best Builds
"Mega Chimecho is a bulky attacker built around special attacks (135 Sp. Atk). It can take hits and hit back, and it's commonly used because its psychic/steel typing resists 9 attack types but you'll need to play around 4 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
Mega Chimecho can come in on resisted hits — use it as a pivot, not a sweeper.
- 2
Trade hits patiently. You don't need to win every interaction immediately.
- 3
Save it for when its teammates need a safety net.
What new players get wrong
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Switching Mega Chimecho into fire and ground attacks — it's a fast way to lose half your team's plan.
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Trying to outspeed faster threats. Pair it with a slow pivot or speed control instead.
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Locking into the wrong move. Always read the opponent's switch-in before clicking.
Why we rate Mega Chimecho the way we do
- Bulky enough to survive mistakes
- Hits hard, but you have to pick the right move
- Dual typing — more weaknesses to track
Base Stats
Total: 555Use EVs to amplify the highest two — that's usually where this Pokémon's job lives.
Other forms
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Where Mega Chimecho shows up
Mega Chimecho FAQ
- What are Mega Chimecho's abilities in Pokémon Champions?
- Mega Chimecho can run levitate. The competitive default is usually levitate — see the abilities section above for the trade-offs.
- What is Mega Chimecho weak to in Pokémon Champions?
- Mega Chimecho takes extra damage from fire, ground, ghost, dark. The full weakness breakdown is in the Weaknesses section, including any 4× type matchups.
- What is the best moveset for Mega Chimecho?
- The best moveset for Mega 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 Mega Chimecho in Pokémon Champions?
- The most reliable counters to Mega Chimecho are Pokémon with strong fire, ground, ghost, dark attacks that outspeed it. See the Best Counters section for specific picks.
- Is Mega Chimecho good in the current Pokémon Champions meta?
- Mega 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.