Chien-Pao
A+#1002 · Gen 9 · BST 570
Base stats
Level 50 (neutral, 0 EV)
EV Spread Calculator
Stats by nature (Level 50)
HP 155 · L50 · IV 31 · 0 EV
| Nature | Atk | Def | SpA | SpD | Spe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardy(neutral) | 140 | 100 | 110 | 85 | 155 |
| Lonely | 154 ▲ | 90 ▼ | 110 | 85 | 155 |
| Brave | 154 ▲ | 100 | 110 | 85 | 139 ▼ |
| Adamant | 154 ▲ | 100 | 99 ▼ | 85 | 155 |
| Naughty | 154 ▲ | 100 | 110 | 76 ▼ | 155 |
| Bold | 126 ▼ | 110 ▲ | 110 | 85 | 155 |
| Docile(neutral) | 140 | 100 | 110 | 85 | 155 |
| Relaxed | 140 | 110 ▲ | 110 | 85 | 139 ▼ |
| Impish | 140 | 110 ▲ | 99 ▼ | 85 | 155 |
| Lax | 140 | 110 ▲ | 110 | 76 ▼ | 155 |
| Timid | 126 ▼ | 100 | 110 | 85 | 170 ▲ |
| Hasty | 140 | 90 ▼ | 110 | 85 | 170 ▲ |
| Serious(neutral) | 140 | 100 | 110 | 85 | 155 |
| Jolly | 140 | 100 | 99 ▼ | 85 | 170 ▲ |
| Naive | 140 | 100 | 110 | 76 ▼ | 170 ▲ |
| Modest | 126 ▼ | 100 | 121 ▲ | 85 | 155 |
| Mild | 140 | 90 ▼ | 121 ▲ | 85 | 155 |
| Quiet | 140 | 100 | 121 ▲ | 85 | 139 ▼ |
| Bashful(neutral) | 140 | 100 | 110 | 85 | 155 |
| Rash | 140 | 100 | 121 ▲ | 76 ▼ | 155 |
| Calm | 126 ▼ | 100 | 110 | 93 ▲ | 155 |
| Gentle | 140 | 90 ▼ | 110 | 93 ▲ | 155 |
| Sassy | 140 | 100 | 110 | 93 ▲ | 139 ▼ |
| Careful | 140 | 100 | 99 ▼ | 93 ▲ | 155 |
| Quirky(neutral) | 140 | 100 | 110 | 85 | 155 |
Role · Legality
Legal regulations: regulation-m-a
VGC analysis
Chien-Pao lowers foes' Defense via Sword of Ruin and offers fast physical pressure with Icicle Crash flinches and Sucker Punch priority. It punishes slower bulky teams.
Strengths
- + Sword of Ruin chip
- + High speed + priority
- + Icicle Crash flinches
Weaknesses
- − Frail
- − Intimidate-sensitive
- − Fighting and Fairy weak
Common builds & options
Moves
- PhysicalPriority +1
Priority that fails if the foe isn't attacking.
Pow70Acc100%PP5 - StatusPriority +4
Blocks most attacks for a turn; core VGC tech.
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Partners · Counters · Checks
Partners
Counters
Frequently asked questions
＋Is Chien-Pao good in ChampionsVGC?
Chien-Pao currently trends as a A+-tier pick (Physical Attacker, Speed). These are estimated trends based on available data and do not guarantee results.
＋What is the best build for Chien-Pao in Regulation M-A?
Common builds pair Focus Sash with moves like Icicle Crash, Sucker Punch, Sacred Sword. Builds are matchup dependent and should be adapted to your team.
＋What counters Chien-Pao?
Frequent answers include incineroar, iron-hands. Effectiveness varies by team and game state.