Is Chimchar (Shadow) good in Little League?

Chimchar (Shadow) ranks #156 of 528 in Little League, a niche pick that needs the right team around it.

What is the best moveset for Chimchar (Shadow) in Little League?

Ember with Flame Wheel and Flame Charge.

What counters Chimchar (Shadow) in Little League?

Cubone (Shadow), Togepi, Vulpix.

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Chimchar (Shadow) in Little League

Fire

#156of 528 ranked

78PvPoke score

Chimchar (Shadow) is a niche pick that needs the right team around it in Little League. Little League caps every Pokémon at 500 CP and only allows Pokémon that can still evolve.

Best moveset

EmberFast · Fire · 4 damage, 9 energy in 2 turns53% of top players

Flame WheelCharged · Fire · 80 damage, 45 energy62% of top players

Flame ChargeCharged · Fire · 65 damage, 50 energy21% of top players

Second charged move: 10,000 stardust and 25 candy; buddy distance 3 km.

Play it by the counts

How many Embers it takes to charge each move from empty. Count them in the fight and you know when a shield decision is coming — for you and for your opponent.

5Ember → Flame Wheel5 fast moves, 10 turns

6Ember → Flame Charge6 fast moves, 12 turns

What Chimchar (Shadow) beats

Pawniardwins this matchup78

Dewpiderwins this matchup74

Hoothootwins this matchup67

Bronzorwins this matchup60

Nickitwins this matchup52

What beats Chimchar (Shadow)

Cubone (Shadow)loses this matchup14

Togepiloses this matchup19

Vulpixloses this matchup21

Ducklettloses this matchup35

Meowth (Galarian)loses this matchup37

Battle rating out of 100 in a one-shield simulation; above 50 is a win.

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