Type matchups
Damage Chingling takes from each attacking type.
As a Psychic type, Chingling 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
- 45
- Attack
- 30
- Defense
- 50
- Sp. Atk
- 65
- Sp. Def
- 50
- Speed
- 45
- Total
- 285
Chingling has a base stat total of 285, higher than 10% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (65) well above Attack (30), it works best as a special attacker. At 45 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 45 HP, 50 Defense and 50 Sp. Def it is frail.
Chingling's only ability is Levitate.
How to beat Chingling
Chingling 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 Chingling's Psychic moves. Hoopa Unbound hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Chingling's Psychic moves. Tyranitar hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Chingling's Psychic moves.
Evolution
Chingling is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Chingling → Chimecho) and evolves into Chimecho.
Best counters to Chingling
Other Psychic Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Chingling weak to?
As a Psychic type, Chingling takes super-effective damage from Bug, Ghost and Dark moves.
What is Chingling resistant to?
Chingling resists Fighting and Psychic moves. It is immune to Ground.
What are the best counters to Chingling?
Strong type-based picks include Yveltal, Hoopa Unbound and Tyranitar, which hit Chingling with super-effective attacks.