Trait
Nimble Shift
After successfully countering one offensive move, fully restores Energy and HP, transforming into Qiqi.
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NO.188
Chessling(棋棋)
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
Unknown
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Summary
Qiqi (Black Piece) is a Stage I Spirit with Fighting + Ground dual-typing. Its base stats emphasize Physical Attack (97) and Speed (100), with extremely low Special Attack (35). Its trait ‘Evasion Shift’ fully restores HP and triggers evolution into Qiqi (after taking one damaging move), establishing a clear tactical identity: deliberately sacrificing HP to evolve. Its movepool focuses on physical offense and buffs, but lacks recovery or defensive tools.
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
Pet Egg
Evolution Chain
Stage 1
Chessie (Black Piece)(棋棋)
Skills
Lv. Lv.1
Defense
Energy: 1 Defense
Reduces damage taken by 70%. Counters attacks.
Lv. Lv.1
Magic Amplification
Status
Self gains +70% Magic Attack.
Lv. Lv.1
Inch Punch
Power: 30 Physical Attack
Deals Physical DMG. Restores 1 Energy to self.
Lv. Lv.7
Air Wave
Power: 40 Magic Attack
Deals magic damage to the enemy creature.
Lv. Lv.9
Silk Binding Force
Energy: 1 Power: 25 Physical Attack
Deals physical damage, 2 Combos.
Lv. Lv.11
Power Boost
Energy: 1 Status
Self gains +100% Physical Attack.
Lv. Lv.17
Stomp
Energy: 2 Power: 80 Physical Attack
Deals physical damage to the enemy creature.
Lv. Lv.23
Neutralize
Energy: 2 Status
Self gains +40 All Skill Power.
Lv. Lv.27
Violent Impact
Energy: 1 Power: 65 Physical Attack
Deals physical damage to the enemy creature.
Lv. Lv.28
Shadow Strike
Energy: 3 Power: 100 Physical Attack
Deals physical damage to the enemy creature.
Lv. Normal Lineage
Slap
Energy: 1 Power: 65 Magic Attack
Deals magic damage to the enemy creature.
Lv. Grass Lineage
Floral Scent
Energy: 1 Power: 60 Magic Attack
Deals magic damage to the enemy creature.
Lv. Fire Bloodline
Flame Charge
Energy: 1 Power: 60 Physical Attack
Deals physical damage to the enemy creature.
Lv. Water Bloodline
Bubble
Energy: 1 Power: 60 Physical Attack
Deals physical damage to the enemy creature.
Lv. Light Lineage
Rainbow Impact
Energy: 3 Power: 100 Magic Attack
Deals magic damage to the enemy creature.
Lv. Earth Lineage
Sand Whip
Energy: 1 Power: 60 Physical Attack
Deals physical damage to the enemy creature.
Lv. Ice Lineage
Cold Wind
Energy: 1 Power: 60 Magic Attack
Deals magic damage to the enemy creature.
Lv. Dragon Bloodline
Rising Dragon Roar
Energy: 3 Power: 200 Magic Attack
Charge up to deal magic damage to the enemy.
Lv. Electric Lineage
Ball Lightning
Energy: 1 Power: 60 Physical Attack
Deals physical damage to the enemy creature.
Lv. Poison Bloodline
Festering Touch
Energy: 1 Power: 60 Physical Attack
Deals physical damage to the enemy creature.
Lv. Bug Lineage
Heart Devour
Energy: 1 Power: 60 Physical Attack
Deals physical damage to the enemy creature.
Lv. Martial Bloodline
Piercing Hand
Energy: 2 Power: 80 Magic Attack
Deals magic damage to the enemy creature.
Lv. Wing Lineage
Eagle Claw
Energy: 1 Power: 60 Physical Attack
Deals physical damage to the enemy creature.
Lv. Cute Lineage
Charm
Energy: 1 Power: 60 Magic Attack
Deals magic damage to the enemy creature.
Lv. Nether Bloodline
Illusion
Energy: 1 Power: 60 Physical Attack
Deals physical damage to the enemy creature.
Lv. Dark Lineage
Dark Energy
Energy: 1 Power: 60 Physical Attack
Deals physical damage to the enemy creature.
Lv. Mechanical Lineage
Ion Oscillation
Energy: 3 Power: 90 Magic Attack
Deals Magic damage. When this skill is in slot 3, Power +40, Transmission 1.
Lv. Phantom Lineage
Nebula Vortex
Energy: 1 Power: 60 Physical Attack
Deals physical damage to the enemy creature.
Lv.
Tail Sweep
Energy: 2 Power: 90 Physical Attack
Deals physical damage to the enemy creature.
Lv.
Closing Attack
Energy: 3 Power: 90 Physical Attack
Deals physical damage. After each use, this skill's power permanently increases by 45.
Lv.
First Strike
Energy: 2 Power: 55 Physical Attack
Deals Physical DMG. Priority +1.
Lv.
Bottom-Out Strong Strike
Energy: 4 Power: 95 Magic Attack
Deals magic damage. If energy is depleted after use, this skill's Power +120.
Lv.
Borrow
Status
Each turn, randomly transforms into a skill from another creature on your team.
Lv.
Sunbathing
Energy: 1 Status
Dispels all buffs from the enemy.
Matchups
受击伤害增加
Grass, Water, Ice, Martial, Cute, Mech, Phantom
受击伤害降低
Normal, Fire, Earth, Electric, Poison, Bug, Dark
Stats
HP 66
Physical Attack 97
Magic Attack 35
Physical Defense 67
Magic Defense 53
Speed 100
Total 418
Handbook Tasks
Codex Project
Progress: 4 items
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
Magic Experience x150
Research Points x5
Magic Experience x150
Research Points x10
Light-Splitting Crystal x50
Research Points x10
Wishing Star x1
Research Points x20