Chinchou pokedex: stats, moves, evolution & locations

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Type defenses
Base stats
Pokedex entries
Evolution chart
Moves learned
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Name origin

chochin: Japanese for ‘lantern’

Pokedex data

National №	170
Type	Water Electric
Species	Angler Pokémon
Height	1′8″ (0.51m)
Weight	26.5 lbs (12.0 kg)
Abilities	Illuminate Volt Absorb Water Absorb (Dream World)
Local №	174 (Gold, Silver) 181 (Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald) 176 (HeartGold, SoulSilver)
Japanese	Chonchi

Breeding

Egg Groups	Water 2
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	21 (minimum 5,355 steps)

Training

EV yield	1 HP
Catch rate	190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness	70 (normal)
Base EXP	90
Growth Rate	Slow

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	½	½		2	½			2	½							¼

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	½	½	0	2	½			2	½							¼

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	½	0		2	½			2	½							¼

Chinchou stats

The base stats for Chinchou are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP	75	260 - 354
Attack	38	72 - 192
Defense	38	72 - 192
Sp. Atk	56	105 - 232
Sp. Def	56	105 - 232
Speed	67	125 - 256
Total	330

Pokedex descriptions

Gold LeafGreen HeartGold	It shoots positive and negative electricity between the tips of its two antennae and zaps its enemies.
Silver FireRed SoulSilver	On the dark ocean floor, its only means of communication is its constantly flashing lights.
Crystal	Its antennae, which evolved from a fin, have both positive and negative charges flowing through them.
Ruby	CHINCHOU lets loose positive and negative electrical charges from its two antennas to make its prey faint. This POKéMON flashes its electric lights to exchange signals with others.
Sapphire	CHINCHOU's two antennas are filled with cells that generate strong electricity. This POKéMON's cells create so much electrical power, it even makes itself tingle slightly.
Emerald	When it senses danger, it discharges positive and negative electricity from its two antennae. It lives in depths beyond sunlight's reach.
Diamond Pearl Platinum Black White	It discharges positive and negative electricity from its antenna tips to shock its foes.

Evolution chart

#170
Chinchou
Water · Electric →
(Level 27)

#171
Lanturn
Water · Electric

Moves learnt by level up

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver/Platinum

Chinchou learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Bubble	Water	Special	20	100
1	Supersonic	Normal	Status	-	55
6	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	-	100
9	Flail	Normal	Physical	-	100
12	Confuse Ray	Ghost	Status	-	100
17	Water Gun	Water	Special	40	100
20	Spark	Electric	Physical	65	100
23	Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85
28	Electro Ball	Electric	Special	-	100
31	BubbleBeam	Water	Special	65	100
34	Signal Beam	Bug	Special	75	100
39	Discharge	Electric	Special	80	100
42	Aqua Ring	Water	Status	-	-
45	Hydro Pump	Water	Special	120	80
50	Charge	Electric	Status	-	-

Chinchou learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Bubble	Water	Special	20	100
1	Supersonic	Normal	Status	-	55
6	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	-	100
9	Flail	Normal	Physical	-	100
12	Water Gun	Water	Special	40	100
17	Confuse Ray	Ghost	Status	-	100
20	Spark	Electric	Physical	65	100
23	Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85
28	BubbleBeam	Water	Special	65	100
31	Signal Beam	Bug	Special	75	100
34	Discharge	Electric	Special	80	100
39	Aqua Ring	Water	Status	-	-
42	Hydro Pump	Water	Special	120	80
45	Charge	Electric	Status	-	-

Other generations: II III IV V

Egg moves

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver/Platinum

Chinchou learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Chinchou egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Agility	Psychic	Status	-	-
Amnesia	Psychic	Status	-	-
Brine	Water	Special	65	100
Flail	Normal	Physical	-	100
Mist	Ice	Status	-	-
Psybeam	Psychic	Special	65	100
Screech	Normal	Status	-	85
Shock Wave	Electric	Special	60	∞
Water Pulse	Water	Special	60	100
Whirlpool	Water	Special	35	85

Chinchou learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Chinchou egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Agility	Psychic	Status	-	-
Amnesia	Psychic	Status	-	-
Flail	Normal	Physical	-	100
Mist	Ice	Status	-	-
Psybeam	Psychic	Special	65	100
Screech	Normal	Status	-	85
Whirlpool	Water	Special	35	85

Other generations: II III IV V

Move Tutor moves

HeartGold/SoulSilver
Platinum

Chinchou can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Bounce	Flying	Physical	85	85
Dive	Water	Physical	80	100
Heal Bell	Normal	Status	-	-
Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95
Signal Beam	Bug	Special	75	100
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Sucker Punch	Dark	Physical	80	100

Chinchou can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Bounce	Flying	Physical	85	85
Dive	Water	Physical	80	100
Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95
Signal Beam	Bug	Special	75	100
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Sucker Punch	Dark	Physical	80	100

Other generations: II III IV V

Moves learnt by HM

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver
Platinum

Chinchou is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
3	Surf	Water	Special	95	100
5	Waterfall	Water	Physical	80	100
6	Dive	Water	Physical	80	100

Chinchou is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
3	Surf	Water	Special	95	100
5	Whirlpool	Water	Special	35	85
7	Waterfall	Water	Physical	80	100

Chinchou is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
3	Surf	Water	Special	95	100
7	Waterfall	Water	Physical	80	100

Other generations: II III IV V

Moves learnt by TM

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver/Platinum

Chinchou is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
7	Hail	Ice	Status	-	-
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	95	100
14	Blizzard	Ice	Special	120	70
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
24	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	95	100
25	Thunder	Electric	Special	120	70
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100
55	Scald	Water	Special	80	100
57	Charge Beam	Electric	Special	50	90
70	Flash	Normal	Status	-	100
72	Volt Switch	Electric	Special	70	100
73	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	-	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-
93	Wild Charge	Electric	Physical	90	100

Chinchou is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
3	Water Pulse	Water	Special	60	100
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
7	Hail	Ice	Status	-	-
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	95	100
14	Blizzard	Ice	Special	120	70
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
24	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	95	100
25	Thunder	Electric	Special	120	70
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
34	Shock Wave	Electric	Special	60	∞
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
43	Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
55	Brine	Water	Special	65	100
57	Charge Beam	Electric	Special	50	90
58	Endure	Normal	Status	-	-
70	Flash	Normal	Status	-	100
73	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	-	100
78	Captivate	Normal	Status	-	100
82	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
83	Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-

Other generations: II III IV V

Chinchou sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
SHINY
Black/White
NORMAL
HG/SS
SHINY
HG/SS

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Where to find Chinchou

Gold Silver	Route 26, 27, New Bark Town, Olivine City, Pallet Town, Union Cave, Vermillion City
Crystal	Route 26, 27, New Bark Town, Pallet Town
Diamond Pearl	Route 220
Platinum	Route 220
HeartGold SoulSilver	Route 20, 21, 26, 27, 41, 47, Cinnabar Island, New Bark Town, Pallet Town, Vermillion City
Black White	Route 18, Driftveil City

Pokeathlon stats

Speed	★ ★ ★ ★
Power	★ ★ ★
Skill	★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Stamina	★ ★ ★ ★
Jump	★ ★ ★

★ Minimum ★ Base stat ★ Maximum

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Chinchou

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Evolution chart

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