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Chien-Pao Team Builder

Chien-Pao is a Gen 9 Dark / Ice Pokemon. In this team builder, it is best treated as a legendary, popular, sweeper, or coverage option while you check how the rest of the team covers its weaknesses. Start with Chien-Pao, then use the builder to see what teammates help cover the rough spots.

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Chien-Pao at a glance

Generation

Gen 9

Types

Dark / Ice

Roles

Legendary, Popular, Sweeper, Coverage

Base stat total

570

Species

Chien-Pao

Form

Base form

Availability

Generation estimate

Version records

0

Chien-Pao brings a Dark/Ice typing and a 570 base stat total to the table. The practical question: which teammates can absorb Fire and Fighting hits, and which matchups does this typing already cover for the rest of the team?

Chien-Pao's weaknesses

FireFightingBugRockSteelFairy

What Chien-Pao resists

IceGhostDark

Immune to

Psychic

Where you can use Chien-Pao

Pokemon ShowdownScarlet & VioletLegends Z-A
  • Availability is estimated from generation data and should be checked against the exact game before final planning.
  • Planning contexts include Scarlet & Violet, Legends Z-A.

Best teammates for Chien-Pao

These suggestions prioritize teammates that cover Chien-Pao's defensive weak spots, add useful pressure, and fit at least one shared game context.

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Team pitfalls when building around Chien-Pao

  • Do not stack too many teammates that are also weak to fire, fighting, and bug.
  • Sweepers usually need defensive pivots or status support so they can enter safely.
  • Check whether legendary or mythical Pokemon are allowed in your game rules or competitive format.