Chi-Yu

Chi-Yu Pokémon GODark Fire
  • fog
  • sunny
Table of Contents

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

Chi-Yu's maximum Combat Power stat is 3908 CP, and its recommended Pokémon GO moveset is Snarl / Dark Pulse. Chi-Yu encounters are boosted during Fog and Sunny weather. Shiny Chi-Yu 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%

Moves Analysis

Moves

Snarl + Dark Pulse

Chi-Yu's best moveset is Snarl and Dark Pulse, with 13.74 DPS (damage per second) and 243.3 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Fog weather.
      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.DarkSnarl DarkDark Pulse 13.74243.312.05
      2.FireIncinerate DarkDark Pulse 13.27234.911.64
      3.DarkSnarl FireFlame Wheel 11.86210.110.40
      4.FireIncinerate FireFlame Wheel 11.83209.510.37
      5.FireIncinerate FireFlame Charge 11.61205.610.17
      6.DarkSnarl FireFlame Charge 11.59205.210.16

      Fast Attacks

      • DarkSnarlDamage11Energy13Duration1.0s
        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 ↗
      • FireIncinerateDamage32Energy22Duration2.5s
        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 PulseDamage80Energy50Duration3.0s
        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
        Energy50

        Effects
        Dark Pulse has no special effects.
        See Dark Pulse details page ↗
      • FireFlame ChargeDamage70Energy33Duration4.0s
        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 WheelDamage55Energy50Duration2.5s
        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 charge 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 Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge 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 in the meta

      Chi-Yu in the meta

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      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 Catch Rate2%
      Base Flee Rate0%
      Catch rewards
      Candy3
      Stardust100
      Additional Move Cost
      Candy100
      Stardust100000

      Evolution Chart

      Chi-Yu has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.

      More information

      Chi-Yu family

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

      Chi-Yu Pokémon GOChi-Yu
      Size information
      XXSXSMXLXXL
      Chi-Yu Pokémon GOChi-Yu Pokémon GOChi-Yu Pokémon GOScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmChi-Yu Pokémon GOChi-Yu Pokémon GO
      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

      Chi-Yu CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Chi-Yu's has 3908 max CP (at Level 50). A Chi-Yu obtained from Raids can be encountered from 1890 CP to 1975 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 2362 CP to 2469 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Chi-Yu can be found in the 1417 CP to 1481 CP range.

      Max CPMax CP3908 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 guaraneed 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.

      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

      Mega Pokémon that boost Chi-Yu

      Photobomb

      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 BonusMega 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 BonusWhile 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.

      Catch Rates and Power Up Costs

      Catch Rates

      Chi-Yu Pokémon GO 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.

      Complete Chi-Yu Power Up Costs Table
      LVLPower UpsStardustCandyCandy XLTotal StardustTotal CandyTotal Candy XL
      112001 Candy- 2001 Chi-Yu Candy-
      1.522001 Candy- 4002 Chi-Yu Candy-
      232001 Candy- 6003 Chi-Yu Candy-
      2.542001 Candy- 8004 Chi-Yu Candy-
      354001 Candy- 1,2005 Chi-Yu Candy-
      3.564001 Candy- 1,6006 Chi-Yu Candy-
      474001 Candy- 2,0007 Chi-Yu Candy-
      4.584001 Candy- 2,4008 Chi-Yu Candy-
      596001 Candy- 3,0009 Chi-Yu Candy-
      5.5106001 Candy- 3,60010 Chi-Yu Candy-
      6116001 Candy- 4,20011 Chi-Yu Candy-
      6.5126001 Candy- 4,80012 Chi-Yu Candy-
      7138001 Candy- 5,60013 Chi-Yu Candy-
      7.5148001 Candy- 6,40014 Chi-Yu Candy-
      8158001 Candy- 7,20015 Chi-Yu Candy-
      8.5168001 Candy- 8,00016 Chi-Yu Candy-
      9171,0001 Candy- 9,00017 Chi-Yu Candy-
      9.5181,0001 Candy- 10,00018 Chi-Yu Candy-
      10191,0001 Candy- 11,00019 Chi-Yu Candy-
      10.5201,0001 Candy- 12,00020 Chi-Yu Candy-
      11211,3002 Candy- 13,30022 Chi-Yu Candy-
      11.5221,3002 Candy- 14,60024 Chi-Yu Candy-
      12231,3002 Candy- 15,90026 Chi-Yu Candy-
      12.5241,3002 Candy- 17,20028 Chi-Yu Candy-
      13251,6002 Candy- 18,80030 Chi-Yu Candy-
      13.5261,6002 Candy- 20,40032 Chi-Yu Candy-
      14271,6002 Candy- 22,00034 Chi-Yu Candy-
      14.5281,6002 Candy- 23,60036 Chi-Yu Candy-
      15291,9002 Candy- 25,50038 Chi-Yu Candy-
      15.5301,9002 Candy- 27,40040 Chi-Yu Candy-
      16311,9002 Candy- 29,30042 Chi-Yu Candy-
      16.5321,9002 Candy- 31,20044 Chi-Yu Candy-
      17332,2002 Candy- 33,40046 Chi-Yu Candy-
      17.5342,2002 Candy- 35,60048 Chi-Yu Candy-
      18352,2002 Candy- 37,80050 Chi-Yu Candy-
      18.5362,2002 Candy- 40,00052 Chi-Yu Candy-
      19372,5002 Candy- 42,50054 Chi-Yu Candy-
      19.5382,5002 Candy- 45,00056 Chi-Yu Candy-
      20392,5002 Candy- 47,50058 Chi-Yu Candy-
      20.5402,5002 Candy- 50,00060 Chi-Yu Candy-
      21413,0003 Candy- 53,00063 Chi-Yu Candy-
      21.5423,0003 Candy- 56,00066 Chi-Yu Candy-
      22433,0003 Candy- 59,00069 Chi-Yu Candy-
      22.5443,0003 Candy- 62,00072 Chi-Yu Candy-
      23453,5003 Candy- 65,50075 Chi-Yu Candy-
      23.5463,5003 Candy- 69,00078 Chi-Yu Candy-
      24473,5003 Candy- 72,50081 Chi-Yu Candy-
      24.5483,5003 Candy- 76,00084 Chi-Yu Candy-
      25494,0003 Candy- 80,00087 Chi-Yu Candy-
      25.5504,0003 Candy- 84,00090 Chi-Yu Candy-
      26514,0004 Candy- 88,00094 Chi-Yu Candy-
      26.5524,0004 Candy- 92,00098 Chi-Yu Candy-
      27534,5004 Candy- 96,500102 Chi-Yu Candy-
      27.5544,5004 Candy- 101,000106 Chi-Yu Candy-
      28554,5004 Candy- 105,500110 Chi-Yu Candy-
      28.5564,5004 Candy- 110,000114 Chi-Yu Candy-
      29575,0004 Candy- 115,000118 Chi-Yu Candy-
      29.5585,0004 Candy- 120,000122 Chi-Yu Candy-
      30595,0004 Candy- 125,000126 Chi-Yu Candy-
      30.5605,0004 Candy- 130,000130 Chi-Yu Candy-
      31616,0006 Candy- 136,000136 Chi-Yu Candy-
      31.5626,0006 Candy- 142,000142 Chi-Yu Candy-
      32636,0006 Candy- 148,000148 Chi-Yu Candy-
      32.5646,0006 Candy- 154,000154 Chi-Yu Candy-
      33657,0008 Candy- 161,000162 Chi-Yu Candy-
      33.5667,0008 Candy- 168,000170 Chi-Yu Candy-
      34677,0008 Candy- 175,000178 Chi-Yu Candy-
      34.5687,0008 Candy- 182,000186 Chi-Yu Candy-
      35698,00010 Candy- 190,000196 Chi-Yu Candy-
      35.5708,00010 Candy- 198,000206 Chi-Yu Candy-
      36718,00010 Candy- 206,000216 Chi-Yu Candy-
      36.5728,00010 Candy- 214,000226 Chi-Yu Candy-
      37739,00012 Candy- 223,000238 Chi-Yu Candy-
      37.5749,00012 Candy- 232,000250 Chi-Yu Candy-
      38759,00012 Candy- 241,000262 Chi-Yu Candy-
      38.5769,00012 Candy- 250,000274 Chi-Yu Candy-
      397710,00015 Candy- 260,000289 Chi-Yu Candy-
      39.57810,00015 Candy- 270,000304 Chi-Yu Candy-
      407910,000- 10 Chi-Yu Candy XL280,000304 Chi-Yu Candy10 Chi-Yu Candy XL
      40.58010,000- 10 Chi-Yu Candy XL290,000304 Chi-Yu Candy20 Chi-Yu Candy XL
      418111,000- 10 Chi-Yu Candy XL301,000304 Chi-Yu Candy30 Chi-Yu Candy XL
      41.58211,000- 10 Chi-Yu Candy XL312,000304 Chi-Yu Candy40 Chi-Yu Candy XL
      428311,000- 12 Chi-Yu Candy XL323,000304 Chi-Yu Candy52 Chi-Yu Candy XL
      42.58411,000- 12 Chi-Yu Candy XL334,000304 Chi-Yu Candy64 Chi-Yu Candy XL
      438512,000- 12 Chi-Yu Candy XL346,000304 Chi-Yu Candy76 Chi-Yu Candy XL
      43.58612,000- 12 Chi-Yu Candy XL358,000304 Chi-Yu Candy88 Chi-Yu Candy XL
      448712,000- 15 Chi-Yu Candy XL370,000304 Chi-Yu Candy103 Chi-Yu Candy XL
      44.58812,000- 15 Chi-Yu Candy XL382,000304 Chi-Yu Candy118 Chi-Yu Candy XL
      458913,000- 15 Chi-Yu Candy XL395,000304 Chi-Yu Candy133 Chi-Yu Candy XL
      45.59013,000- 15 Chi-Yu Candy XL408,000304 Chi-Yu Candy148 Chi-Yu Candy XL
      469113,000- 17 Chi-Yu Candy XL421,000304 Chi-Yu Candy165 Chi-Yu Candy XL
      46.59213,000- 17 Chi-Yu Candy XL434,000304 Chi-Yu Candy182 Chi-Yu Candy XL
      479314,000- 17 Chi-Yu Candy XL448,000304 Chi-Yu Candy199 Chi-Yu Candy XL
      47.59414,000- 17 Chi-Yu Candy XL462,000304 Chi-Yu Candy216 Chi-Yu Candy XL
      489514,000- 20 Chi-Yu Candy XL476,000304 Chi-Yu Candy236 Chi-Yu Candy XL
      48.59614,000- 20 Chi-Yu Candy XL490,000304 Chi-Yu Candy256 Chi-Yu Candy XL
      499715,000- 20 Chi-Yu Candy XL505,000304 Chi-Yu Candy276 Chi-Yu Candy XL
      49.59815,000- 20 Chi-Yu Candy XL520,000304 Chi-Yu Candy296 Chi-Yu Candy XL

      Sprites

      Photobomb

      Chi-Yu high resolution sprites

      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 13.738 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 243.296.

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

      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.