chimecho #358
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chimecho
Generation III · #0358 — Wind Chime Pokémon
Chimecho, known as the Wind Chime Pokémon, is a Psychic-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III that represents the ethereal and delicate nature of sound itself. As National Pokédex entry #358, this small creature weighs only 1.0 kg and stands at 0.6 meters tall, making it one of the tiniest Psychic-type Pokémon available to trainers. With a base stat total of 455, Chimecho excels in special attack (95) and special defense (90), positioning itself as a capable special attacker despite its diminutive frame. The species possesses the unique Levitate ability, which grants it immunity to Ground-type moves—a significant advantage in competitive play. Chimecho evolves from Chingling when leveled up with high friendship during nighttime, and can further Mega Evolve into Mega Chimecho using the Chimechite stone, unlocking its full potential with a stat total of 555 and gaining the Steel type to complement its Psychic nature.
Base Stats
Height
0.6m
Weight
1.0kg
Category
Wind Chime Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
blue
Shape
arms
Habitat
grassland
Abilities
Evades ground moves.
Chimecho Biology & Physical Characteristics
Chimecho's body is a marvel of natural design, shaped like a traditional fūrin wind chime with a bluish-white coloration that serves as its dominant feature. Its round form is punctuated by beady yellow eyes and three stubby limbs—two positioned on its sides and one on its back—while an amaranth-colored horizontal stripe runs across its midsection. The most distinctive feature is the long, tag-like tail extending beneath its body, also marked with amaranth coloring at the tip, which it employs with remarkable dexterity to pluck berries and nuts from trees. Atop its rounded form sits a yellow, globular suction cup that allows Chimecho to cling securely to tree branches and building eaves. The interior of Chimecho's body is completely hollow, functioning as a natural resonance chamber that amplifies and echoes sounds with extraordinary clarity. This hollow structure is the foundation of Chimecho's unique abilities—by capturing faint wind sounds and magnifying them internally, Chimecho generates ultrasonic waves of considerable power. When enraged, these ultrasonic emissions can achieve enough force to knock opponents flying, though in normal circumstances, Chimecho produces seven distinctly different echoing cries that serve as its primary means of communication with other members of its species.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Chimecho Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Chimecho maintains a perfectly balanced gender ratio with 50% male and 50% female distribution, ensuring equal breeding opportunities regardless of individual specimen. The species belongs to the Amorphous egg group, a classification shared with various gelatinous and abstract Pokémon forms that reflect Chimecho's somewhat ephemeral nature. With a base happiness value of 70, Chimecho shows a moderate predisposition toward affection with its trainer, though dedicated effort is required to achieve the high friendship necessary for evolution into its evolved form. The breeding mechanics for Chimecho are standard for Amorphous-type Pokémon, with eggs requiring 25 cycles (approximately 6,169 to 6,425 steps) to hatch. This hatching timeframe positions Chimecho among the moderately quick-to-hatch species, reflecting its fast growth rate classification. Trainers seeking to breed Chimecho should note that while both males and females can produce offspring, the friendship requirement for evolution creates an interesting dynamic where trainers must carefully balance breeding efforts with the need to maintain the bonded relationship necessary for evolution. The species' indeterminate designation in certain game iterations underscores its somewhat abstract nature, though practical gameplay treats it as a standard dioecious species.
Held Items
Sprites
Held Items
colbur-berry
type-protection
Held: Consumed when struck by a super-effective Dark-type attack to halve the damage.
Cost: 80
colbur-berry
type-protection
Held: Consumed when struck by a super-effective Dark-type attack to halve the damage.
Cost: 80
colbur-berry
type-protection
Held: Consumed when struck by a super-effective Dark-type attack to halve the damage.
Cost: 80
colbur-berry
type-protection
Held: Consumed when struck by a super-effective Dark-type attack to halve the damage.
Cost: 80
colbur-berry
type-protection
Held: Consumed when struck by a super-effective Dark-type attack to halve the damage.
Cost: 80
colbur-berry
type-protection
Held: Consumed when struck by a super-effective Dark-type attack to halve the damage.
Cost: 80
colbur-berry
type-protection
Held: Consumed when struck by a super-effective Dark-type attack to halve the damage.
Cost: 80
colbur-berry
type-protection
Held: Consumed when struck by a super-effective Dark-type attack to halve the damage.
Cost: 80
colbur-berry
type-protection
Held: Consumed when struck by a super-effective Dark-type attack to halve the damage.
Cost: 80
cleanse-tag
training
Prevents wild encounters of level lower than your party’s lead Pokémon.
Cost: 5000
cleanse-tag
training
Prevents wild encounters of level lower than your party’s lead Pokémon.
Cost: 5000
cleanse-tag
training
Prevents wild encounters of level lower than your party’s lead Pokémon.
Cost: 5000
cleanse-tag
training
Prevents wild encounters of level lower than your party’s lead Pokémon.
Cost: 5000
cleanse-tag
training
Prevents wild encounters of level lower than your party’s lead Pokémon.
Cost: 5000
cleanse-tag
training
Prevents wild encounters of level lower than your party’s lead Pokémon.
Cost: 5000
TMs & HMs
tm02
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm03
crystal
tm03
gold silver
tm03
x y
tm03
black 2 white 2
tm03
black white
tm03
sun moon
tm03
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm03
ultra sun ultra moon
tm03
omega ruby alpha sapphire
tm04
gold silver
tm04
emerald
tm04
firered leafgreen
tm04
ruby sapphire
tm04
diamond pearl
tm04
crystal
tm04
xd
tm04
heartgold soulsilver
tm04
black white
tm04
colosseum
+679 more TMs/HMs
chimecho's Evolution Chain
Chimecho Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Chimecho's evolution from Chingling represents a significant developmental milestone, occurring when the baby Pokémon reaches sufficient friendship with its trainer and levels up during nighttime hours. This evolution transforms Chingling's bell-like qualities into the more mature Wind Chime Pokémon form, with notable stat increases across most categories. The evolution particularly boosts Chimecho's Special Attack and Special Defense, allowing it to fulfill its role as a capable special attacker. Beyond standard evolution, Chimecho can undergo Mega Evolution into Mega Chimecho using the Chimechite stone, a transformation introduced in the Mega Dimension DLC for Pokémon Legends: Z-A. Mega Chimecho undergoes a striking metamorphosis, increasing to 1.2 meters in height and 8.0 kg in weight while acquiring the Steel type alongside its native Psychic typing. This dual typing grants Mega Chimecho an expanded defensive profile, resisting ten types including Flying, Rock, Psychic, Grass, Ice, Dragon, Fairy, and Normal while maintaining immunity to Ground attacks through the Levitate ability. The Mega Evolution dramatically enhances Chimecho's offensive and defensive capabilities, with Special Attack rising to 135 and Defense increasing to 110, creating a formidable special wall that can dish out significant damage. The transformation represents the ultimate expression of Chimecho's sonic potential, with its hollow body presumably achieving perfect harmonic resonance.
Where to Find
mt pyre
hoenn
+3 more
mt coronet
sinnoh
+19 more
sendoff spring
sinnoh
+1 more
turnback cave
sinnoh
+22 more
abundant shrine
unova
+5 more
Chimecho Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Chimecho is a highly active Pokémon, particularly during the hot season when populations become noticeably more energetic and visible. These creatures are aerial navigators of exceptional skill, riding winds to travel considerable distances across their environments with surprising grace for creatures of their modest proportions. They are primarily arboreal and aerial dwellers, favoring locations where they can suspend themselves from tree branches or architectural structures such as building eaves using their adhesive suction cups. In high winds, Chimecho can frequently be observed hanging securely from these perches, crying out as the wind passes through their hollow bodies. Their diet consists primarily of berries and nuts, which they skillfully pluck using their prehensile tails—a behavior documented across multiple Pokédex entries that emphasizes their resourcefulness and dexterity. Chimecho exhibits a notable affinity for wind-based environments, suggesting they may thrive in mountainous or coastal regions with consistent air currents. Their communication system relies entirely on sound, with the seven distinct cries allowing for complex social interactions within their colonies, making them surprisingly sophisticated despite their diminutive size.
Pokedex Entries
Generation III
CHIMECHO makes its cries echo inside its hollow body. When this POKéMON becomes enraged, its cries result in ultrasonic waves that have the power to knock foes flying.
In high winds, CHIMECHO cries as it hangs from a tree branch or the eaves of a building using a suction cup on its head. This POKéMON plucks berries with its long tail and eats them.
They fly about very actively when the hot season arrives. They communicate among themselves using seven different and distinguishing cries.
It travels by riding on winds. It cleverly uses its long tail to pluck nuts and berries, which it loves to eat.
Generation IV
To knock foes flying, it makes the air shudder with its cries. It converses using seven cries.
Emitting ultrasonic cries, it floats on winds to travel great distances.
Its cries echo inside its hollow body to emerge as beautiful notes for startling and repelling foes.
It uses the sucker on its head to hang from a tree or from eaves. It can produce seven different tones.
Generation V
Its cries echo inside its hollow body to emerge as beautiful notes for startling and repelling foes.
Its cries echo inside its hollow body to emerge as beautiful notes for startling and repelling foes.
Generation VI
It uses the sucker on its head to hang from a tree or from eaves. It can produce seven different tones.
Emitting ultrasonic cries, it floats on winds to travel great distances.
Chimecho makes its cries echo inside its hollow body. When this Pokémon becomes enraged, its cries result in ultrasonic waves that have the power to knock foes flying.
In high winds, Chimecho cries as it hangs from a tree branch or the eaves of a building using a suction cup on its head. This Pokémon plucks berries with its long tail and eats them.
Generation VIII
Can emit waves of air powerful enough to knock out prey taller than itself. I hypothesize that it amplifies the faint sound of wind within its body.
Chimecho Name Origin & Design Inspiration
Chimecho's design draws direct inspiration from the fūrin, a traditional Japanese wind chime crafted from ceramic or glass that produces pleasant tinkling sounds when the wind passes through it. The name "Chimecho" itself is a portmanteau combining "chime" with "echo," perfectly encapsulating the Pokémon's core mechanics and aesthetic identity. The Japanese name "Chirean" (チリーン) similarly reflects the onomatopoeia of chime sounds, with the suffix pattern common in Psychic-type Pokémon naming conventions. The bluish-white coloration mirrors that of ceramic wind chimes, while the yellow suction cup at the top functions as both a visual anchor point and a practical tool, representing the traditional string or hook used to hang actual fūrin. The amaranth striping and tag-like tail echo the decorative elements found on authentic wind chimes, which often feature small metal tags that create sound through wind movement. The design elegantly bridges Pokémon aesthetics with real-world cultural artifacts, creating an immediately recognizable silhouette that communicates both its Psychic typing and wind-associated nature. This thoughtful design approach exemplifies Generation III's commitment to meaningful, culturally-informed creature design that extends beyond simple animal mimicry.
Learnable Moves
Chimecho can learn 103 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ally switch | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| astonish | ghost | Physical | 30 | 100 | 15 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| baton pass | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| bind | normal | Physical | 15 | 85 | 20 |
| calm mind | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| captivate | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| charge beam | electric | Special | 50 | 90 | 10 |
| charm | fairy | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| confusion | psychic | Special | 50 | 100 | 25 |
| cosmic power | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| crafty shield | fairy | Status | — | — | 10 |
| curse | ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
| dazzling gleam | fairy | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| defense curl | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| defog | flying | Status | — | — | 15 |
| disable | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| disarming voice | fairy | Special | 40 | — | 15 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| draining kiss | fairy | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| dream eater | psychic | Special | 100 | 100 | 15 |
| echoed voice | normal | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| encore | normal | Status | — | 100 | 5 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| energy ball | grass | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| entrainment | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| expanding force | psychic | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| extrasensory | psychic | Special | 80 | 100 | 20 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fake tears | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| flash | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| future sight | psychic | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| grass knot | grass | Special | — | 100 | 20 |
| gravity | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| growl | normal | Status | — | 100 | 40 |
| heal bell | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| heal pulse | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| healing wish | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hyper voice | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| hypnosis | psychic | Status | — | 60 | 20 |
| icy wind | ice | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| imprison | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| knock off | dark | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| laser focus | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| last resort | normal | Physical | 140 | 100 | 5 |
| light screen | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| magic coat | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| mimic | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| natural gift | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| nightmare | ghost | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| ominous wind | ghost | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 |
| perish song | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psybeam | psychic | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| psych up | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psychic | psychic | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| psychic noise | psychic | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| psyshock | psychic | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| psywave | psychic | Special | — | 100 | 15 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| recover | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| recycle | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| reflect | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| rollout | rock | Physical | 30 | 90 | 20 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| safeguard | normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| shadow ball | ghost | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| shock wave | electric | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| signal beam | bug | Special | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| skill swap | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snarl | dark | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| snatch | dark | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| stored power | psychic | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| synchronoise | psychic | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| tackle | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| taunt | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| telekinesis | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| thunder wave | electric | Status | — | 90 | 20 |
| torment | dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| trick | psychic | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| trick room | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| uproar | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| wish | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| wrap | normal | Physical | 15 | 90 | 20 |
| yawn | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| zen headbutt | psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 |
Chimecho Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive Pokémon battling, Chimecho occupies a niche role as a moderately viable special attacker with solid defenses, though it rarely dominates higher-tier metagames. Its stat distribution heavily favors special attack (95) and special defense (90) over physical offense (50), making special-based move sets the obvious choice for any competitive set. The Levitate ability proves invaluable in competitive scenarios, providing immunity to Ground-type moves, a common attacking vector in many metagames. Chimecho's movepool includes access to Psychic, Power Gem, Shadow Ball, and various utility moves like Trick Room and Reflect, allowing creative team building around its strengths. However, its moderate speed tier (65 base) and middling 455 base stat total restrict its effectiveness in competitive formats where optimized creatures with higher stat totals typically outperform it. Mega Chimecho represents a dramatic power spike, transforming it into a genuinely threatening special wall with 135 Special Attack and defensive stats that allow it to withstand hits that would devastate the base form. The addition of Steel typing grants resistance to numerous competitive staples, though it introduces a critical 4x weakness to Fire-type moves that careless players must carefully manage. Mega Chimecho's Trick Room capabilities, combined with its respectable special attack, make it a potential set-up sweeper in specific team compositions, particularly in lower-tier or format-restricted competitive environments where base Chimecho sees occasional usage.
Commonly Asked Questions About Chimecho
What type is Chimecho?
Chimecho is a psychic type Pokemon.
What does Chimecho evolve from?
Chimecho evolved from chingling.
What are Chimecho's weaknesses?
Chimecho is weak to bug, ghost and dark type moves.
Where can I find Chimecho?
Chimecho can be found in mt pyre (hoenn), mt coronet (sinnoh) and sendoff spring (sinnoh) and 2 other locations.
Chimecho Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Chimecho holds a particular place in Pokémon anime history through its association with Team Rocket's James, who captured and trained a Chimecho that became one of his most recognizable team members. This significant anime presence introduced the species to millions of viewers and contributed substantially to its recognition among casual Pokémon fans, even those who rarely encounter it in mainstream games. The Wind Chime Pokémon's charming aesthetic and cultural connection to traditional Japanese craftsmanship resonated with fans appreciating Generation III's artistic direction, establishing Chimecho as a beloved design among enthusiasts of the creature design philosophy. The species' gentle appearance and sonic-based mechanics have made it popular in fan communities focused on Pokémon sound design and ethereal-themed teams. The introduction of Mega Chimecho in Pokémon Legends: Z-A generated renewed interest in the species among competitive players and collectors, as the Mega Evolution's dramatic transformation demonstrated the potential for traditionally overlooked Pokémon to achieve competitive relevance. Chimecho's role in various media appearances, spin-off games, and merchandise has maintained its presence in popular culture, ensuring recognition across multiple generations of Pokémon fans despite never achieving the prominence of Pikachu, Charizard, or other franchise flagships.
Where to Find Chimecho in Every Pokémon Game
Chimecho's availability varies significantly across different Pokémon games and generations, reflecting its position as a moderately uncommon species rather than a common starter or early-route encounter. In Generation III games (Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald), Chimecho appears as Pokédex entry #151, obtainable through evolution of Chingling or direct encounter in specific locations typically featuring wind chimes or musical themes. In Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, the species shifts to Pokédex entry #083, maintaining a similar availability pattern with specific geographic distribution tied to its wind-associated nature. Later generations continue this pattern, with Chimecho appearing in Pokémon X and Y (Coastal Kalos #112), Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire (#158), Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (#083), and Pokémon Legends: Arceus (#196). The Galar region and more recent games feature Chimecho with continued geographic specificity, appearing in The Teal Mask DLC (#143) and the Mega Dimension DLC for Pokémon Legends: Z-A (#051). Chimecho remains unavailable in some game iterations, and certain generations restrict its appearance to specific routes or postgame content, making early acquisition challenging in many playthroughs. The species' moderately low catch rate of 45 (11.9% with a standard Poké Ball at full health) compounds availability challenges, requiring patience and adequate Poké Balls for successful capture in wild encounters.