Trait
Nimble Shift
After responding to an attack skill once, restore to full status and transform into Qiqi.
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NO.188
Chessling
Melanistic
Martial Earth Phase I Regional Form
"From the Golden Age to the present, the black chess pieces still display deep, obsidian-like patterns under moonlight—their very existence is proof of Golden Age craftsmanship. Legend says that whenever dark clouds obscure the moon, all black pieces simultaneously turn toward the moon's direction. Research suggests this may be related to night-watch commands." ——*The Earthcraft Artisans of the Golden Age·IX*
Dex Number
188
Category
Chess Piece Sprite
Height
0.35~0.47 M
Weight
10.7~14.5 KG
Updated
2026-04-02
Distribution
Commonly found in mountain forests and around castles
Recommended Skill Sets
Summary
Qi Qi (Black Piece) is a Martial+Earth dual-type Stage I creature with racial values偏向 Physical ATK (97) and Speed (100), extremely low Magic ATK (35). Trait [Tengnuo] fully restores status and evolves into Qi Qi after taking an attack skill once, with clear tactical positioning—triggering evolution through intentional HP sacrifice. Skill pool focuses on physical damage and buffs, lacking sustain and defense methods.
Active evolution build
Playstyle
Priority buff opener → low-Energy output to bait enemy attacks → endure attacks to trigger Trait evolution → full-state high-power kills
Why this set works
An active evolution flow built around the trait [Evasion]. Open with Power Enhancement to boost Physical Attack, use Silk Wrap to output and bait opponent attacks, take hits to trigger [Evasion] evolution to full state, then finish with Stomp. This build maximizes the evolution mechanic, converting HP sacrifice into profit.
Nimble Shift
Why pick this skill
Core trait trigger: Evolves and fully restores status by taking attack skills, the tactical core. Post-evolution gains completely new skill pool and full status, extremely high returns.
Silk Binding Force
Why pick this skill
Core damage skill: 2-hit Physical damage, low 25 Energy cost. Can quickly lower opponent's HP before evolution, matching trait rhythm.
Power Boost
Why pick this skill
Key buff skill: +100% Physical Attack greatly boosts damage output. When activated first, it combines with Entangling Force or Stomp to deal massive damage, and remains effective after evolution.
Stomp
Why pick this skill
High-power finishing move: 80 Energy Physical damage. With considerable damage under Power Amplification, suitable as a final blow before evolution or main damage output after evolution.
Extreme Burst Build
Playstyle
Dual buff stacking → Silk Force to pressure HP → evolve by taking hits → release empowered Shadow Strike at full power to execute.
Why this set works
Extreme Burst Build: Pursues maximum instantaneous damage before and after evolution. [Neutralize] and [Power Boost] (gained after evolution) stack, making [Shadow Strike] a terrifying finisher. Use [Silk Wrap] to quickly lower HP and bait attacks, trigger [Evasion] then release boosted [Shadow Strike] at full power to finish opponents.
Nimble Shift
Why pick this skill
Core trait trigger: Same as above, tactical core mechanic.
Neutralize
Why pick this skill
Burst buff skill: +40 power to all skills, stacks multiplicatively with Power Boost in a different multiplier zone, greatly increasing all damage output
Silk Binding Force
Why pick this skill
Core damage skill: Same as above, low-cost 2-hit, combined with dual buffs to deal extremely high damage.
Shadow Strike
Why pick this skill
Highest power skill: 100 energy cost Physical damage, becomes ultimate burst means under dual blessing of Power Boost + Neutralization, full state release after evolution can instantly reverse the battle.
Steady Sustainability Build
Playstyle
Cun Fist sustain → Power Boost → Violent Impact sustained output → take hit to evolve and revive at full HP → continue suppression
Why this set works
Steady sustainability build, for scenarios with difficult energy management. [Inch Punch] provides energy recovery, [Power Boost] ensures output quality, [Heavy Slam] serves as stable damage. Evolution through [Shift] grants full state reset, solving sustainability issues. Suitable against attrition-type opponents.
Nimble Shift
Why pick this skill
Core trait trigger: Same as above.
Inch Punch
Why pick this skill
Energy sustain skill: 30-cost physical damage that restores 1 Energy, ensuring Energy cycling when lacking sustain options to avoid awkward empty Energy situations.
Power Boost
Why pick this skill
Core buff skill: Same as above. Doubled PATK is the foundation of physical damage output.
Violent Impact
Why pick this skill
Stable damage skill: 65 cost physical damage, balanced cost and power. Can be released multiple times with Inch Punch sustain support, suitable for prolonged battles.
Notes
- Trait [Tengnuo] is the core mechanic; must actively endure attack skills to trigger evolution, so move selection needs to balance both offense and survival rhythm.
- Speed 100 is relatively high, can open with buffs or probing attacks
- Magic Attack 35 extremely low. Magic-related skills like 【Air Wave】【Magic Boost】 have terrible cost-efficiency and should be avoided.
- 【Shadow Strike】100 Energy high power, suitable as pre-evolution finishing blow or cleanup skill
- 【Neutralize】and【Power Boost】can stack, combining with high-energy-cost skills for burst damage.
- Full recovery after evolution means can take damage current turn then revive at full HP, no need to worry about being one-shot.
Gallery
True Body
Fruit
Pet Egg
Evolution Chain
Stage 1
Chessie (Black Piece)
Skills
Lv. LV1
Inch Punch
Energy: 30
Deals Physical DMG. Restores 1 Energy to self.
Lv. LV1
Magic Amplification
Self gains +70% Magic Attack.
Lv. LV7
Air Wave
Energy: 40
Deals magic damage to the enemy creature.
Lv. LV9
Silk Binding Force
Energy: 25
Deals physical damage, 2 Combos.
Lv. LV11
Power Boost
Self gains +100% Physical Attack.
Lv. LV17
Stomp
Energy: 80
Deals physical damage to the enemy creature.
Lv. LV23
Neutralize
Self gains +40 All Skill Power.
Lv. LV27
Violent Impact
Energy: 65
Deals physical damage to the enemy creature.
Lv. LV28
Shadow Strike
Energy: 100
Deals physical damage to the enemy creature.
Matchups
Weak Against
Cute, Phantom, Grass, Water, Martial, Ice, Mech
Stats
HP 66
Physical Attack 97
Magic Attack 35
Physical Defense 67
Magic Defense 53
Speed 100
Total 418
Handbook Tasks
Chessie's Tome Tasks
Progress: 7/7
Catch 1 Pokémon
Target: 1
Catch 1 Pokémon with Amazing Talent
Target: 1
Successfully evolve a creature 1 time
Target: 1
Confirm 2 different forms of Qiqi
Target: 2