Chi-Yu

Chi-YuDark Fire
  • fog
  • sunny
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Chi-Yu is a Legendary Dark and Fire-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 3,457 CP and is weak to Fighting, Ground, Rock, and Water-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Snarl / Dark Pulse. It is boosted by Fog and Sunny weather. Its shiny form is not yet available.

Chi-Yu Stats and Max CP

269 ATK
221 DEF
146 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
3908 CP
Lvl 40
3457 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
2469 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
1975 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1481 CP

Chi-Yu's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked

Chi-Yu Type Chart

Chi-Yu takes increased damage from:Chi-Yu takes increased damage from:

FightingFighting160.0%
GroundGround160.0%
RockRock160.0%
WaterWater160.0%

Chi-Yu takes reduced damage from:Chi-Yu takes reduced damage from:

PsychicPsychic39.1%
DarkDark62.5%
FireFire62.5%
GhostGhost62.5%
GrassGrass62.5%
IceIce62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%

Chi-Yu best moveset

Moves

Snarl + Dark Pulse

Chi-Yu's best moveset is Snarl and Dark Pulse, with 14.70 DPS (damage per second) and 293.7 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Fog weather.
1.DarkSnarlDarkDark Pulse13.1014.70293.7
2.FireIncinerateDarkDark Pulse12.6814.23284.2
3.DarkSnarlFireFlame Wheel11.2812.66253.0
4.FireIncinerateFireFlame Wheel11.2712.64252.6
5.FireIncinerateFireFlame Charge11.0412.39247.5
6.DarkSnarlFireFlame Charge11.0112.35246.8

Fast Attacks

  • DarkSnarl11131.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Snarl
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • DarkDark
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage11
    Energy13
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage5
    Energy13

    Effects
    Snarl has no special effects.
    See Snarl details page ↗
  • FireIncinerate32222.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Incinerate
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • GrassGrass
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage32
    Energy22
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window0.7s - 2.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage20
    Energy20

    Effects
    Incinerate has no special effects.
    See Incinerate details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • DarkDark Pulse80503.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Dark Pulse
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • DarkDark
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage80
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window1.4s - 2.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage80
    Energy45

    Effects
    Dark Pulse has no special effects.
    See Dark Pulse details page ↗
  • FireFlame Charge70334.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Flame Charge
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • GrassGrass
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage70
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration4.0s
    Damage window3.1s - 3.6s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage65
    Energy50

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Flame Charge has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
    See Flame Charge details page ↗
  • FireFlame Wheel55502.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Flame Wheel
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • GrassGrass
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage55
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.9s - 2.2s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage80
    Energy45

    Effects
    Flame Wheel has no special effects.
    See Flame Wheel details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

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).

Chi-Yu CP Chart

CP Chart

Chi-Yu reaches a maximum of 3,457 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,890–1,975 CP, rising to 2,362–2,469 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,417–1,481 CP.

Max CPMax CP3457 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch1417 CP - 1481 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs1890 CP - 1975 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids1890 CP - 1975 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
2362 CP - 2469 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Chi-Yu Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
148 CP2153 CP3257 CP
4362 CP5466 CP6570 CP
7675 CP8779 CP9883 CP
10988 CP111086 CP121185 CP
131284 CP141383 CP151481 CP
161580 CP171679 CP181778 CP
191876 CP201975 CP212074 CP
222173 CP232272 CP242370 CP
252469 CP262568 CP272667 CP
282766 CP292865 CP302963 CP
313013 CP323062 CP333111 CP
343161 CP353210 CP363260 CP
373309 CP383358 CP393408 CP
403457 CP413501 CP423545 CP
433590 CP443634 CP453679 CP
463725 CP473770 CP483816 CP
493862 CP503908 CP

Pokédex information

Paldea
Pokédex Number#1004
Height0.4 m
Weight4.9 kg
RegionGeneration 9
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance20 km
ReleasedNo
Shiny releasedNo
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy3
Stardust100
Additional Move Cost
Candy100
Stardust100000

Evolution Chart

Chi-Yu has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.

Mega Pokémon that boost Chi-Yu

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A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Chi-Yu's Dark and Fire-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Chi-Yu.

Dark Dark

Fire Fire

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega 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
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Chi-Yu Candy296 Chi-Yu Candy XL
LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Chi-Yu Candy10 Chi-Yu Candy XL
LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Chi-Yu Candy-
LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Chi-Yu Candy-
LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Chi-Yu Candy-
LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Chi-Yu Candy-
LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Chi-Yu Candy-
LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Chi-Yu Candy-
LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Chi-Yu Candy-

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.

Chi-Yu family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Chi-Yu in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

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Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
Chi-YuChi-YuChi-YuScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmChi-YuChi-Yu
0.2 m0.2 m0.4 m0.6 m0.62 m

Chi-Yu's height ranges from 0.2 m to 0.62 m, with the average being 0.4 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Chi-Yu in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS0.196 m0.2 m
0′08″0′08″
XS0.2 m0.4 m
0′08″1′04″
M0.3 m0.5 m
0′12″1′08″
XL0.5 m0.6 m
1′08″1′12″
XXL0.6 m0.62 m
1′12″2′00″

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_HOVERING
Movement Timer0
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability10.0%
Attack Timer0
Dodge Probability15.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance0
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

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Chi-Yu high resolution sprites

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.

Official artwork

Chi-Yu Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Chi-Yu Pokédex entries

Paldea
VersionsPokédex entry
ScarletIt controls flames burning at over 5,400 degrees Fahrenheit. It casually swims through the sea of lava it creates by melting rock and sand.
VioletThe envy accumulated within curved beads that sparked multiple conflicts has clad itself in fire and become a Pokémon.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Chi-Yu’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Dark and Fire-type Pokémon, Chi-Yu is weak to Fighting, Ground, Rock, and Water-type moves.

What are the best moves for Chi-Yu in Pokémon GO?

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 293.692.

How does Chi-Yu perform in Raids?

Chi-Yu's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

How does Chi-Yu rank as a Dark-type attacker?

Chi-Yu's performance as a Dark-type attacker is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

What Mega Pokémon boost Chi-Yu?

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 Houndoom, Mega Blaziken, Mega Camerupt, Primal Groudon, and Mega Delphox.

What is Chi-Yu’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Chi-Yu’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 3457 CP and 3908 CP at Level 50.

Can Chi-Yu be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Chi-Yu cannot be shiny in Pokémon GO.

Can Chi-Yu Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Chi-Yu cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.