Type matchups
Damage Chi-Yu takes from each attacking type.
Immune to (0×)
As a Dark/Fire type, Chi-Yu has 4 weaknesses, 6 resistances and 1 immunity, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 4 other Pokémon share the Dark/Fire typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 55
- Attack
- 80
- Defense
- 80
- Sp. Atk
- 135
- Sp. Def
- 120
- Speed
- 100
- Total
- 570
Chi-Yu has a base stat total of 570, higher than 82% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (135) well above Attack (80), it works best as a special attacker. A Speed of 100 beats 81% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 55 HP, 80 Defense and 120 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy and holds up better against special hits.
Chi-Yu's only ability is Beads of Ruin.
How to beat Chi-Yu
Chi-Yu takes 2× damage from Fighting, Ground, Rock and Water moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Psychic moves have no effect on it and Ghost, Steel, Fire, Grass, Ice and Dark moves are resisted.
Good counters: Koraidon hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Dark and Fire moves. Tyranitar hits for 2× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Dark and Fire moves. Diancie hits for 2× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Dark and Fire moves.
Evolution
Chi-Yu does not evolve.
Best counters to Chi-Yu
Other Dark/Fire Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Chi-Yu weak to?
As a Dark/Fire type, Chi-Yu takes super-effective damage from Fighting, Ground, Rock and Water moves.
What is Chi-Yu resistant to?
Chi-Yu resists Ghost, Steel, Fire, Grass, Ice and Dark moves. It is immune to Psychic.
What are the best counters to Chi-Yu?
Strong type-based picks include Koraidon, Tyranitar and Diancie, which hit Chi-Yu with super-effective attacks.