Where can I find Chi-Yu in SoulGold?

Chi-Yu can be found in 10 locations in SoulGold. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

Chi-Yu is a dark/fire-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Chi-Yu learn in SoulGold?

Chi-Yu can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

PolishedDex

Chi-Yuin Pokémon SoulGold

darkfire

Pokédex Entry

Ruinous Pokémon

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.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

DarkFire

Dex

#1004

Abilities

Beads of Ruin

Lowers foes' Sp. Defense.

Growth Rate

slow

Gender Ratio

Genderless

Egg Groups

undiscovered

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball1.6%

Great Ball1.6%

Ultra Ball2.7%

Base Exp

285

EV Yield

3 SpecialAttack

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

water ×2fighting ×2ground ×2rock ×2

Resists

fire ×0.5grass ×0.5ice ×0.5ghost ×0.5dark ×0.5steel ×0.5

Immune To

psychic

Evolution Chain

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How to Obtain

Look for Chi-Yu very common in Route 50 while fishing with Old Rod, fishing with Good Rod or fishing with Super Rod. Expect to find it at level 60.

Wild Encounters (3)

Level Up Moves (18)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	EmberLevel: 1Ember	fire	40	100	25
1	EmberLevel: 1Ember	A weak fire attack that may inflict a burn.
1	SpiteLevel: 1Spite	ghost	0	100	10
1	SpiteLevel: 1Spite	Spitefully cuts the PP of the foe's last move by 4.of foe's last move by 2-5.
1	Mean LookLevel: 1Mean Look	normal	0	0	5
1	Mean LookLevel: 1Mean Look	Fixes the foe with a mean look that prevents escape.
5	Flame WheelLevel: 5Flame Wheel	fire	60	100	25
5	Flame WheelLevel: 5Flame Wheel	A fiery charge attack that may inflict a burn.
10	PaybackLevel: 10Payback	dark	50	100	10
10	PaybackLevel: 10Payback	An attack that gains power if the user moves last.
15	Will O WispLevel: 15Will O Wisp	fire	0	0	15
15	Will O WispLevel: 15Will O Wisp	Inflicts a burn on the foe with intense fire.
20	Flame ChargeLevel: 20Flame Charge	fire	50	100	20
20	Flame ChargeLevel: 20Flame Charge	Attacks in a cloak of flames. Raises Speed.
25	IncinerateLevel: 25Incinerate	fire	0	100	15
25	IncinerateLevel: 25Incinerate	Burns up Berries and Gems preventing their use.
30	Confuse RayLevel: 30Confuse Ray	ghost	0	100	10
30	Confuse RayLevel: 30Confuse Ray	A sinister ray that confuses the foe.
35	Nasty PlotLevel: 35Nasty Plot	dark	0	0	20
35	Nasty PlotLevel: 35Nasty Plot	Thinks bad thoughts to sharply boost Sp. Atk.
40	Dark PulseLevel: 40Dark Pulse	dark	80	100	15
40	Dark PulseLevel: 40Dark Pulse	Attacks with a horrible aura. May cause flinching.
45	Lava PlumeLevel: 45Lava Plume	fire	80	100	15
45	Lava PlumeLevel: 45Lava Plume	Scarlet flames torch everything around the user.
50	RuinationLevel: 50Ruination	dark	1	90	10
50	RuinationLevel: 50Ruination	Summons a ruinous disaster and cuts half the foe's HP.
55	BounceLevel: 55Bounce	flying	85	85	5
55	BounceLevel: 55Bounce	Bounces up, then down the next turn. May paralyze.
60	SwaggerLevel: 60Swagger	normal	0	0	15
60	SwaggerLevel: 60Swagger	Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises its Attack.
65	InfernoLevel: 65Inferno	fire	100	50	5
65	InfernoLevel: 65Inferno	Powerful and sure to inflict a burn, but inaccurate.
70	MementoLevel: 70Memento	dark	0	0	10
70	MementoLevel: 70Memento	The user faints and harshly lowers foes Atk and Sp.Atk.
75	OverheatLevel: 75Overheat	fire	0	90	5
75	OverheatLevel: 75Overheat	Allows a full-power attack, but sharply lowers Sp. Atk.

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TM/HM Moves (23)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Dark PulseDark Pulse	dark	80	100	15	TM97TM97
Dark PulseDark Pulse	Attacks with a horrible aura. May cause flinching.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Fire BlastFire Blast	fire	0	85	5	TM38TM38
Fire BlastFire Blast	Incinerates everything it strikes. May cause a burn.
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	fire	0	100	15	TM35TM35
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn.
Flame ChargeFlame Charge	fire	50	100	20	TM43TM43
Flame ChargeFlame Charge	Attacks in a cloak of flames. Raises Speed.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	150	90	5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
HexHex	ghost	0	100	10	TM05TM05
HexHex	Does double damage if the foe has a status problem.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	150	90	5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	0	0	30	TM16TM16
Light ScreenLight Screen	Wall of light cuts special damage for 5 turns.
OverheatOverheat	fire	0	90	5	TM50TM50
OverheatOverheat	Allows a full-power attack, but sharply lowers Sp. Atk.
PaybackPayback	dark	50	100	10	TM66TM66
PaybackPayback	An attack that gains power if the user moves last.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
PsychicPsychic	psychic	90	100	10	TM29TM29
PsychicPsychic	A powerful psychic attack that may lower Sp. Def.
ReflectReflect	psychic	0	0	20	TM33TM33
ReflectReflect	Wall of light cuts physical damage for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
SnarlSnarl	dark	55	95	15	TM95TM95
SnarlSnarl	Yells and rants at the foe lowering its Sp. Atk.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	0	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
TauntTaunt	dark	0	100	20	TM12TM12
TauntTaunt	Taunts the foe into only using attack moves.
Will O WispWill O Wisp	fire	0	0	15	TM61TM61
Will O WispWill O Wisp	Inflicts a burn on the foe with intense fire.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.