Chi-Yu
A+#1004 · Gen 9 · BST 570
Base stats
Level 50 (neutral, 0 EV)
EV Spread Calculator
Stats by nature (Level 50)
HP 130 · L50 · IV 31 · 0 EV
| Nature | Atk | Def | SpA | SpD | Spe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardy(neutral) | 100 | 100 | 155 | 140 | 120 |
| Lonely | 110 ▲ | 90 ▼ | 155 | 140 | 120 |
| Brave | 110 ▲ | 100 | 155 | 140 | 108 ▼ |
| Adamant | 110 ▲ | 100 | 139 ▼ | 140 | 120 |
| Naughty | 110 ▲ | 100 | 155 | 126 ▼ | 120 |
| Bold | 90 ▼ | 110 ▲ | 155 | 140 | 120 |
| Docile(neutral) | 100 | 100 | 155 | 140 | 120 |
| Relaxed | 100 | 110 ▲ | 155 | 140 | 108 ▼ |
| Impish | 100 | 110 ▲ | 139 ▼ | 140 | 120 |
| Lax | 100 | 110 ▲ | 155 | 126 ▼ | 120 |
| Timid | 90 ▼ | 100 | 155 | 140 | 132 ▲ |
| Hasty | 100 | 90 ▼ | 155 | 140 | 132 ▲ |
| Serious(neutral) | 100 | 100 | 155 | 140 | 120 |
| Jolly | 100 | 100 | 139 ▼ | 140 | 132 ▲ |
| Naive | 100 | 100 | 155 | 126 ▼ | 132 ▲ |
| Modest | 90 ▼ | 100 | 170 ▲ | 140 | 120 |
| Mild | 100 | 90 ▼ | 170 ▲ | 140 | 120 |
| Quiet | 100 | 100 | 170 ▲ | 140 | 108 ▼ |
| Bashful(neutral) | 100 | 100 | 155 | 140 | 120 |
| Rash | 100 | 100 | 170 ▲ | 126 ▼ | 120 |
| Calm | 90 ▼ | 100 | 155 | 154 ▲ | 120 |
| Gentle | 100 | 90 ▼ | 155 | 154 ▲ | 120 |
| Sassy | 100 | 100 | 155 | 154 ▲ | 108 ▼ |
| Careful | 100 | 100 | 139 ▼ | 154 ▲ | 120 |
| Quirky(neutral) | 100 | 100 | 155 | 140 | 120 |
Role · Legality
Legal regulations: regulation-m-a
VGC analysis
Chi-Yu lowers all foes' Special Defense via Beads of Ruin and fires powerful spread Heat Wave and Dark Pulse. It is a premier special wallbreaker that pressures bulky cores.
Strengths
- + Beads of Ruin spread chip
- + Heat Wave coverage
- + Snarl utility
Weaknesses
- − Frail
- − Rock and Ground weak
- − Specs prediction
Common builds & options
Moves
SpecialSpread Fire damage hitting both foes.
Pow95Acc90%PP10- Special
Special Dark STAB with a flinch chance.
Pow80Acc100%PP15 
- StatusPriority +4
Blocks most attacks for a turn; core VGC tech.
Pow—Acc—PP10
Partners · Counters · Checks
Frequently asked questions
＋Is Chi-Yu good in ChampionsVGC?
Chi-Yu currently trends as a A+-tier pick (Special Attacker, Spread Damage). These are estimated trends based on available data and do not guarantee results.
＋What is the best build for Chi-Yu in Regulation M-A?
Common builds pair Choice Specs with moves like Heat Wave, Dark Pulse, Overheat. Builds are matchup dependent and should be adapted to your team.
＋What counters Chi-Yu?
Frequent answers include urshifu-rapid-strike, kingambit. Effectiveness varies by team and game state.