Chi-Yu

Chi-Yu (Japanese: イーユイ, Hepburn: Iiyui) (CHEE-yoo^[1]) is a Dark/Fire-type Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation IX. It is one of the members of the Ruinous Quartet.

Biology

Physiology

Chi-Yu is an aquatic Pokémon resembling a goldfish. Its large, boulbous fish-like eyes (with white sclera and black pupils) are encircled by curved beads, each of which resemble a fish, circling a black orb coated by white around the sides. Chi-Yu's body is rather plump, with large visible crecentic reddish-orange markings on its sides that resemble scales. It has flaming red and orange fins, one dorsal, and two side fins, all of which fan out like burning flares and resemble flames. Its body is comprised entirely of fire, going up to 5,400°F (the equivalent of 3,000°C and the equivalent of 5,400°K), which visibly flickers and glows inside its translucent body; this fire is hot enough to melt rock and sand and create lava. When excited or attacking, its eyes, eye-beads, and fins, blaze bright and white-hot.

Behavior

Chi-Yu has a passionate and fiery nature, as well as being very vengeful toward greedy individuals, like the rest of its Ruinous kin. It is able to swim through blazing lava and magma, melt rock and sand with the temperature of the fire/plasma comprising its body, and can control this fire at will. It is comfortable and casual as it swims through streams of molten lava. When angered or excited, its body, especially the edges of its fins, and its eyes, visibly blaze white-hot.

As seen in Scarlet and Violet, once it is caught and trained, it becomes loyal and friendly toward its trainer.

Natural abilities

Chi-Yu and the other Treasures of Ruin are the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Ruination.

Evolution

Chi-Yu does not evolve.

Game data

Locations

Game(s)	Location(s)
Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet	Firescourge Shrine

Pokédex entries

Games	No.	Entries
Pokémon Scarlet	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.	'
Pokémon Violet	The envy accumulated with curved beads that sparked multiple conflicts had clad itself in fire and became a Pokémon.	'

Stats

Version 1.0.0

Stats
HP	55
Attack	80
Defense	80
Sp. Atk	145
Sp. Def	120
Speed	100
Total	580

Version 1.0.1+

Stats
HP	55
Attack	80
Defense	80
Sp. Atk	135
Sp. Def	120
Speed	100
Total	570

Learnset

Leveling

Generation IX
Level	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy	PP
1	Ember		Special	40	100%	25
1	Spite		Status	-	100%	10
1	Mean Look		Status	-	-%	5
5	Flame Wheel		Physical	60	100%	25
10	Payback		Physical	50	100%	10
15	Will-O-Wisp		Status	-	85%	15
20	Flame Charge		Physical	50	100%	20
25	Incinerate		Special	60	100%	15
30	Confuse Ray		Status	-	100%	10
35	Nasty Plot		Status	-	-%	20
40	Dark Pulse		Special	80	100%	15
45	Lava Plume		Special	80	100%	15
50	Ruination		Special	-	90%	10
55	Bounce		Physical	85	85%	5
60	Swagger		Status	-	85%	15
65	Inferno		Special	100	50%	5
70	Memento		Status	-	100%	10
75	Overheat		Special	130	90%	5
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM

Generation IX
Machine	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy	PP
TM001	Take Down		Physical	90	85%	20
TM006	Scary Face		Status	-	100%	10
TM007	Protect		Status	-	-%	10
TM017	Confuse Ray		Status	-	100%	10
TM024	Fire Spin		Special	35	85%	15
TM025	Facade		Physical	70	100%	20
TM029	Hex		Special	65	100%	10
TM030	Snarl		Special	55	95%	15
TM038	Flame Charge		Physical	50	100%	20
TM047	Endure		Status	-	-%	10
TM049	Sunny Day		Status	-	-%	5
TM059	Zen Headbutt		Physical	80	90%	15
TM070	Sleep Talk		Status	-	-%	10
TM074	Reflect		Status	-	-%	20
TM075	Light Screen		Status	-	-%	30
TM085	Rest		Status	-	-%	5
TM087	Taunt		Status	-	100%	20
TM094	Dark Pulse		Special	80	100%	15
TM103	Substitute		Status	-	-%	10
TM107	Will-O-Wisp		Status	-	85%	15
TM108	Crunch		Physical	80	100%	15
TM118	Heat Wave		Special	95	90%	10
TM120	Psychic		Special	90	100%	10
TM125	Flamethrower		Special	90	100%	15
TM140	Nasty Plot		Status	-	-%	20
TM141	Fire Blast		Special	110	85%	5
TM152	Giga Impact		Physical	150	90%	5
TM157	Overheat		Special	130	90%	5
TM163	Hyper Beam		Special	150	90%	5
TM165	Flare Blitz		Physical	120	100%	15
TM171	Tera Blast		Special	80	100%	10
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding

Chi-Yu learns no moves via breeding.

Tutoring

Generation IX
Games	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy	PP
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites

Trivia

• This Pokémon shares the title of "Ruinous Pokémon" with 3 other Pokémon:
  • Chien-Pao
  • Ting-Lu
  • Wo-Chien
• Chi-Yu is the only Fire type Pokémon with fins.

Origin

Chi-Yu resembles, and is seemingly based on, a celestial eye goldfish. This species of fish shares the large eyes and orange body of Chi-Yu, and also originates in China, which is where Chi-Yu gets its name from.

Regarding its mythical symbolic qualities with the wicked king, Chi-Yu represents the envy felt by the people under his tyranny. With it being born of jewels and hence items of luxury, such articles imply decadence and greed by the king, who would rather spend the state's money on himself than his own people and their welfare, which then brings about resentment and outrage for such luxuriant and unnecessary expenditures.

In consideration of being associated with the Treasures of Ruin quartet, whom are based upon the Chinese beasts of Four Perils or the Si Xiong, Chi-Yu appears to relate with the beast Hundun (渾敦/渾沌), who is said to be associated with the impropriety of chaos; Hundun is a creature said to throw itself into a rage for no apparent rational reason, dances about in abandon, and aligns itself with evil.

Etymology

Chi-Yu's English and Japanese name most likely come from these two words: jìyú (鯽魚/鲫鱼) meaning "goldfish," and yú (玉) meaning "jade." The English name uses the Wade-Giles romanization system.

Its name is also similar to Chiyou, the half-bull deity king and progenitor of metal weapons who lead barbarian tribes against those aligned with the Yellow Emperor, the ancestor of the Han Chinese.

Gallery

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Generation I	Articuno Zapdos Moltres Mewtwo Mew[a]
Generation II	Raikou Entei Suicune Lugia Ho-Oh Celebi[a]
Generation III	Regirock Regice Registeel Latias Latios Kyogre Groudon Rayquaza Jirachi[a] Deoxys[a]
Generation IV	Uxie Mesprit Azelf Dialga Palkia Heatran Regigigas Giratina Cresselia Phione[a] Manaphy[a] Darkrai[a] Shaymin[a] Arceus[a]
Generation V	Victini[a] Cobalion Terrakion Virizion Tornadus Thundurus Reshiram Zekrom Landorus Kyurem Keldeo[a] Meloetta[a] Genesect[a]
Generation VI	Xerneas Yveltal Zygarde Diancie[a] Hoopa[a] Volcanion[a]
Generation VII	Type: Null Silvally Tapu Koko Tapu Lele Tapu Bulu Tapu Fini Cosmog Cosmoem Solgaleo Lunala Necrozma Magearna[a] Marshadow[a] Zeraora[a] Meltan[a] Melmetal[a]
Generation VIII	Zacian Zamazenta Eternatus Kubfu Urshifu Zarude[a] Regieleki Regidrago Glastrier Spectrier Calyrex Enamorus
Generation IX	Wo-Chien Chien-Pao Ting-Lu Chi-Yu Koraidon Miraidon Okidogi Munkidori Fezandipiti Ogerpon Terapagos Pecharunt[a]
^ a: Mythical Pokémon

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#001–025 (#906–930)	Sprigatito Floragato Meowscarada Fuecoco Crocalor Skeledirge Quaxly Quaxwell Quaquaval Lechonk Oinkologne Tarountula Spidops Nymble Lokix Pawmi Pawmo Pawmot Tandemaus Maushold Fidough Dachsbun Smoliv Dolliv Arboliva
#026–050 (#931–955)	Squawkabilly Nacli Naclstack Garganacl Charcadet Armarouge Ceruledge Tadbulb Bellibolt Wattrel Kilowattrel Maschiff Mabosstiff Shroodle Grafaiai Bramblin Brambleghast Toedscool Toedscruel Klawf Capsakid Scovillain Rellor Rabsca Flittle
#051–075 (#956–980)	Espathra Tinkatink Tinkatuff Tinkaton Wiglett Wugtrio Bombirdier Finizen Palafin Varoom Revavroom Cyclizar Orthworm Glimmet Glimmora Greavard Houndstone Flamigo Cetoddle Cetitan Veluza Dondozo Tatsugiri Annihilape Clodsire
#076–100 (#981–1005)	Farigiraf Dudunsparce Kingambit Great Tusk Scream Tail Brute Bonnet Flutter Mane Slither Wing Sandy Shocks Iron Treads Iron Bundle Iron Hands Iron Jugulis Iron Moth Iron Thorns Frigibax Arctibax Baxcalibur Gimmighoul Gholdengo Wo-Chien Chien-Pao Ting-Lu Chi-Yu Roaring Moon
#101–120 (#1006–1025)	Iron Valiant Koraidon Miraidon Walking Wake Iron Leaves Dipplin Poltchageist Sinistcha Okidogi Munkidori Fezandipiti Ogerpon Archaludon Hydrapple Gouging Fire Raging Bolt Iron Boulder Iron Crown Terapagos Pecharunt
See also	Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII
Generation IX

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Spoink Grumpig Squawkabilly Misdreavus Mismagius Makuhita Hariyama Crabrawler Crabominable Salandit Salazzle Phanpy Donphan Cufant Copperajah #126–150 Gible Gabite Garchomp Nacli Naclstack Garganacl Wingull Pelipper Magikarp Gyarados Arrokuda Barraskewda Basculin Gulpin Swalot Meowth Persian Drifloon Drifblim Flabébé Floette Florges Diglett Dugtrio Torkoal #151–175 Numel Camerupt Bronzor Bronzong Axew Fraxure Haxorus Mankey Primeape Annihilape Meditite Medicham Riolu Lucario Charcadet Armarouge Ceruledge Barboach Whiscash Tadbulb Bellibolt Goomy Sliggoo Goodra Croagunk #176–200 Toxicroak Wattrel Kilowattrel Eevee Vaporeon Jolteon Flareon Espeon Umbreon Leafeon Glaceon Sylveon Dunsparce Dudunsparce Deerling Sawsbuck Girafarig Farigiraf Grimer Muk Maschiff Mabosstiff Toxel Toxtricity Dedenne #201–225 Pachirisu Shroodle Grafaiai Stantler Foongus Amoonguss Voltorb Electrode Magnemite Magneton Magnezone Ditto Growlithe Arcanine Teddiursa Ursaring Zangoose Seviper Swablu Altaria Skiddo Gogoat Tauros Litleo Pyroar #226–250 Stunky Skuntank Zorua Zoroark Sneasel Weavile Murkrow Honchkrow Gothita Gothorita Gothitelle Sinistea Polteageist Mimikyu Klefki Indeedee Bramblin Brambleghast Toedscool Toedscruel Tropius Fomantis Lurantis Klawf Capsakid #251–275 Scovillain Cacnea Cacturne Rellor Rabsca Venonat Venomoth Pineco Forretress Scyther Scizor Heracross Flittle Espathra Hippopotas Hippowdon Sandile Krokorok Krookodile Silicobra Sandaconda Mudbray Mudsdale Larvesta Volcarona #276–300 Bagon Shelgon Salamence Tinkatink Tinkatuff Tinkaton Hatenna Hattrem Hatterene Impidimp Morgrem Grimmsnarl Wiglett Wugtrio Bombirdier Finizen Palafin Varoom Revavroom Cyclizar Orthworm Sableye Shuppet Banette Falinks #301–325 Hawlucha Spiritomb Noibat Noivern Dreepy Drakloak Dragapult Glimmet Glimmora Rotom Greavard Houndstone Oranguru Passimian Komala Larvitar Pupitar Tyranitar Stonjourner Eiscue Pincurchin Sandygast Palossand Slowpoke Slowbro #326–350 Slowking Shellos Gastrodon Shellder Cloyster Qwilfish Luvdisc Finneon Lumineon Bruxish Alomomola Skrelp Dragalge Clauncher Clawitzer Tynamo Eelektrik Eelektross Mareanie Toxapex Flamigo Dratini Dragonair Dragonite Snom #351–375 Frosmoth Snover Abomasnow Delibird Cubchoo Beartic Snorunt Glalie Froslass Cryogonal Cetoddle Cetitan Bergmite Avalugg Rufflet Braviary Pawniard Bisharp Kingambit Deino Zweilous Hydreigon Veluza Dondozo Tatsugiri #376–400 Great Tusk Scream Tail Brute Bonnet Flutter Mane Slither Wing Sandy Shocks Iron Treads Iron Bundle Iron Hands Iron Jugulis Iron Moth Iron Thorns Frigibax Arctibax Baxcalibur Gimmighoul Gholdengo Wo-Chien Chien-Pao Ting-Lu Chi-Yu Roaring Moon Iron Valiant Koraidon Miraidon Kitakami #001–025 Spinarak Ariados Yanma Yanmega Wooper Quagsire Poochyena Mightyena Volbeat Illumise Corphish Crawdaunt Sewaddle Swadloon Leavanny Cutiefly Ribombee Ekans Arbok Pichu Pikachu Raichu Bellsprout Weepinbell Victreebel #026–050 Sentret Furret Starly Staravia Staraptor Fomantis Lurantis Applin Flapple Appletun Dipplin Vulpix Ninetales Poliwag Poliwhirl Poliwrath Politoed Magikarp Gyarados Hoothoot Noctowl Aipom Ambipom Heracross Swinub #051–075 Piloswine Mamoswine Stantler Seedot Nuzleaf Shiftry Ralts Kirlia Gardevoir Gallade Kricketot Kricketune Pachirisu Riolu Lucario Petilil Lilligant Phantump Trevenant Rockruff Lycanroc Skwovet Greedent Toedscool Toedscruel #076–100 Poltchageist Sinistcha Growlithe Arcanine Geodude Graveler Golem Bonsly Sudowoodo Timburr Gurdurr Conkeldurr Noibat Noivern Arrokuda Barraskewda Hatenna Hattrem Hatterene Morpeko Orthworm Tandemaus Maushold Mankey Primeape #101–125 Annihilape Munchlax Snorlax Lotad Lombre Ludicolo Nosepass Probopass Shinx Luxio Luxray Grubbin Charjabug Vikavolt Oricorio Sandshrew Sandslash Gastly Haunter Gengar Gligar Gliscor Houndour Houndoom Spoink #126–150 Grumpig Vullaby Mandibuzz Mudbray Mudsdale Jangmo-o Hakamo-o Kommo-o Bombirdier Koffing Weezing Mienfoo Mienshao Duskull Dusclops Dusknoir Chingling Chimecho Slugma Magcargo Litwick Lampent Chandelure Surskit Masquerain #151–175 Cleffa Clefairy Clefable Bronzor Bronzong Glimmet Glimmora Feebas Milotic Dunsparce Dudunsparce Barboach Whiscash Gible Gabite Garchomp Carbink Salandit Salazzle Sneasel Weavile Snorunt Glalie Froslass Tynamo #176–200 Eelektrik Eelektross Goomy Sliggoo Goodra Ducklett Swanna Chewtle Drednaw Cramorant Pawniard Bisharp Kingambit Mimikyu Impidimp Morgrem Grimmsnarl Indeedee Basculin Basculegion Ursaluna Okidogi Munkidori Fezandipiti Ogerpon Blueberry #001–025 Doduo Dodrio Exeggcute Exeggutor Rhyhorn Rhydon Rhyperior Venonat Venomoth Elekid Electabuzz Electivire Magby Magmar Magmortar Happiny Chansey Blissey Scyther Scizor Kleavor Tauros Blitzle Zebstrika Girafarig #026–050 Farigiraf Sandile Krokorok Krookodile Rellor Rabsca Rufflet Braviary Vullaby Mandibuzz Litleo Pyroar Deerling Sawsbuck Smeargle Rotom Milcery Alcremie Trapinch Vibrava Flygon Pikipek Trumbeak Toucannon Tentacool #051–075 Tentacruel Horsea Seadra Kingdra Bruxish Cottonee Whimsicott Comfey Slakoth Vigoroth Slaking Oddish Gloom Vileplume Bellossom Diglett Dugtrio Grimer Muk Zangoose Seviper Crabrawler Crabominable Oricorio Slowpoke #076–100 Slowbro Slowking Chinchou Lanturn Inkay Malamar Luvdisc Finneon Lumineon Alomomola Torkoal Fletchling Fletchinder Talonflame Dewpider Araquanid Tyrogue Hitmonlee Hitmonchan Hitmontop Geodude Graveler Golem Drilbur Excadrill #101–125 Gothita Gothorita Gothitelle Espurr Meowstic Minior Cranidos Rampardos Shieldon Bastiodon Minccino Cinccino Skarmory Swablu Altaria Magnemite Magneton Magnezone Plusle Minun Scraggy Scrafty Golett Golurk Numel #126–150 Camerupt Sinistea Polteageist Porygon Porygon2 Porygon-Z Joltik Galvantula Tynamo Eelektrik Eelektross Beldum Metang Metagross Axew Fraxure Haxorus Seel Dewgong Lapras Qwilfish Overqwil Solosis Duosion Reuniclus #151–175 Snubbull Granbull Cubchoo Beartic Sandshrew Sandslash Vulpix Ninetales Snover Abomasnow Duraludon Archaludon Hydrapple Bulbasaur Ivysaur Venusaur Charmander Charmeleon Charizard Squirtle Wartortle Blastoise Chikorita Bayleef Meganium #176–200 Cyndaquil Quilava Typhlosion Totodile Croconaw Feraligatr Treecko Grovyle Sceptile Torchic Combusken Blaziken Mudkip Marshtomp Swampert Turtwig Grotle Torterra Chimchar Monferno Infernape Piplup Prinplup Empoleon Snivy #201–225 Servine Serperior Tepig Pignite Emboar Oshawott Dewott Samurott Chespin Quilladin Chesnaught Fennekin Braixen Delphox Froakie Frogadier Greninja Rowlet Dartrix Decidueye Litten Torracat Incineroar Popplio Brionne #226–243 Primarina Grookey Thwackey Rillaboom Scorbunny Raboot Cinderace Sobble Drizzile Inteleon Gouging Fire Raging Bolt Iron Crown Iron Boulder Terapagos Walking Wake Iron Leaves Pecharunt
See also	Kanto Johto Hoenn Sinnoh Hisui Unova Kalos Alola Galar
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