Snarl + Dark Pulse
The best moveset for Chi-Yu in raids is Snarl and Dark Pulse (14.70 DPS, 293.7 TDO).
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Chi-Yu is a Legendary Dark- and Fire-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Chi-Yu has a maximum CP of 3,908. It is weak to Fighting, Ground, Rock, and Water-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Chi-Yu is Snarl and Dark Pulse.
Raid Attacker
Chi-Yu takes increased damage from:
Fighting160.0%
Ground160.0%
Rock160.0%
Water160.0%
Chi-Yu takes reduced damage from:
Psychic39.1%
Dark62.5%
Fire62.5%
Ghost62.5%
Grass62.5%
Ice62.5%
Steel62.5%
| 1. | Snarl | Dark Pulse | 13.10 | 14.70 | 293.7 |
| 2. | Incinerate | Dark Pulse | 12.68 | 14.23 | 284.2 |
| 3. | Snarl | Flame Wheel | 11.28 | 12.66 | 253.0 |
| 4. | Incinerate | Flame Wheel | 11.27 | 12.64 | 252.6 |
| 5. | Incinerate | Flame Charge | 11.04 | 12.39 | 247.5 |
| 6. | Snarl | Flame Charge | 11.01 | 12.35 | 246.8 |
Snarl
11
13
1.0s
| Damage | 11 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 13 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.0s |
| Damage window | 0.8s - 0.9s |
| Damage | 5 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 13 |
Incinerate32222.5s| Damage | 32 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 22 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.5s |
| Damage window | 0.7s - 2.5s |
| Damage | 20 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 20 |
Dark Pulse80503.0s| Damage | 80 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.0s |
| Damage window | 1.4s - 2.3s |
| Damage | 80 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 45 |
Flame Charge70334.0s| Damage | 70 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 4.0s |
| Damage window | 3.1s - 3.6s |
| Damage | 65 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
SpecialFlame Charge has a 100.0% chance to:
Flame Wheel55502.5s| Damage | 55 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.5s |
| Damage window | 1.9s - 2.2s |
| Damage | 80 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 45 |
The following chart shows Chi-Yu's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Chi-Yu's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.
Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Chi-Yu has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).
At level 50, Chi-Yu can reach 3,908 CP. The raid CP range is 1,890 to 1,975 without a weather boost or 2,362 to 2,469 with one. For Field and Special Research, the range is 1,417 to 1,481 CP.
 Max CP | 3908 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 1417 CP - 1481 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 1890 CP - 1975 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 1890 CP - 1975 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 2362 CP - 2469 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs |
Chi-Yu Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 48 CP | 2 | 153 CP | 3 | 257 CP |
| 4 | 362 CP | 5 | 466 CP | 6 | 570 CP |
| 7 | 675 CP | 8 | 779 CP | 9 | 883 CP |
| 10 | 988 CP | 11 | 1086 CP | 12 | 1185 CP |
| 13 | 1284 CP | 14 | 1383 CP | 15 | 1481 CP |
| 16 | 1580 CP | 17 | 1679 CP | 18 | 1778 CP |
| 19 | 1876 CP | 20 | 1975 CP | 21 | 2074 CP |
| 22 | 2173 CP | 23 | 2272 CP | 24 | 2370 CP |
| 25 | 2469 CP | 26 | 2568 CP | 27 | 2667 CP |
| 28 | 2766 CP | 29 | 2865 CP | 30 | 2963 CP |
| 31 | 3013 CP | 32 | 3062 CP | 33 | 3111 CP |
| 34 | 3161 CP | 35 | 3210 CP | 36 | 3260 CP |
| 37 | 3309 CP | 38 | 3358 CP | 39 | 3408 CP |
| 40 | 3457 CP | 41 | 3501 CP | 42 | 3545 CP |
| 43 | 3590 CP | 44 | 3634 CP | 45 | 3679 CP |
| 46 | 3725 CP | 47 | 3770 CP | 48 | 3816 CP |
| 49 | 3862 CP | 50 | 3908 CP |
More information
A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Chi-Yu's Dark and Fire-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Chi-Yu.
Dark FireMega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.
Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.
Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
| Pokédex Number | #1004 |
|---|---|
| Height | 0.4 m |
| Weight | 4.9 kg |
| Region | Generation 9 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Gender | Genderless |
| Buddy distance | 20 km |
| Released | No |
| Shiny released | No |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 0% |
| Catch rewards |  3 100 |
| Additional Move Cost | 100100000 |
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Chi-Yu in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
Chi-YuThe illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.
| XXS | XS | M | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | |  |  | |
| 0.2 m | 0.2 m | 0.4 m | 0.6 m | 0.62 m |
Chi-Yu's height ranges from 0.196 m to 0.62 m, with the average being 0.4 m.
| Size | Lower bound | Upper bound |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0.196 m0′08″ | 0.2 m0′08″ |
| XS | 0.2 m0′08″ | 0.3 m1′00″ |
| M | 0.3 m1′00″ | 0.5 m1′08″ |
| XL | 0.5 m1′08″ | 0.6 m2′00″ |
| XXL | 0.6 m2′00″ | 0.62 m2′00″ |
| LVL | Stardust | Candy |  Candy XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 520,000 | 304 | 296 |
| 40 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| 35 | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| 30 | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| 25 | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| 20 | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| 15 | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| 10 | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| 5 | 3,000 | 9 | - |
Chi-Yu Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Chi-Yu from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Chi-Yu in Pokémon GO.
A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Chi-Yu. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| Scarlet | It controls flames burning at over 5,400 degrees Fahrenheit. It casually swims through the sea of lava it creates by melting rock and sand. |
| Violet | The envy accumulated within curved beads that sparked multiple conflicts has clad itself in fire and become a Pokémon. |
The best moves for Chi-Yu in Pokémon GO are Snarl and Dark Pulse. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 14.7 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 293.7.
Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.
Dark and Fire-type Pokémon are weak to Fighting, Ground, Rock, and Water-type moves. They take reduced damage from Dark, Fire, Ghost, Grass, Ice, Steel, and Psychic-type moves.
Chi-Yu’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 3,457 CP and 3,908 CP at Level 50.
Chi-Yu cannot be shiny in Pokémon GO.
Chi-Yu cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.
The following Mega Pokémon boost Chi-Yu: Mega Gyarados, Mega Houndoom, Mega Tyranitar, Mega Sableye, Mega Sharpedo, Mega Absol, Mega Greninja, Mega Malamar, Mega Charizard X, Mega Charizard Y, Mega Blaziken, Mega Camerupt, Primal Groudon, Mega Chandelure, and Mega Delphox.
