Chinchou
Chinchou is a Water/Electric type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2. It is known as the Angler Pokémon
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Pokédex data
National № | 170 |
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Type | Water Electric |
Species | Angler Pokémon |
Height | 0.5 m (1′08″) |
Weight | 12.0 kg (26.5 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Volt Absorb 2. Illuminate Water Absorb (hidden ability) |
Local № | 174 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 181 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 176 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 147 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 190 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 201 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 257 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 220 (Sword/Shield) 188 (The Isle of Armor) |
Training
EV yield | 1 HP |
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Catch rate | 190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 66 |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Water 2 |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 75 | 260 | 354 | |
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Attack | 38 | 72 | 192 | |
Defense | 38 | 72 | 192 | |
Sp. Atk | 56 | 105 | 232 | |
Sp. Def | 56 | 105 | 232 | |
Speed | 67 | 125 | 256 | |
Total | 330 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Type defenses
The effectiveness of each type on Chinchou.
Evolution chart
Chinchou changes
- In Generations 2-4, Chinchou has a base experience yield of 90.
- In Generations 2-7, Chinchou has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
Gold | It shoots positive and negative electricity between the tips of its two antennae and zaps its enemies. |
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Silver | 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. |
FireRed | On the dark ocean floor, its only means of communication is its constantly flashing lights. |
LeafGreen | It shoots positive and negative electricity between the tips of its two antennae and zaps its enemies. |
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 | It discharges positive and negative electricity from its antenna tips to shock its foes. |
HeartGold | It shoots positive and negative electricity between the tips of its two antennae and zaps its enemies. |
SoulSilver | On the dark ocean floor, its only means of communication is its constantly flashing lights. |
Black White Black 2 White 2 | It discharges positive and negative electricity from its antenna tips to shock its foes. |
X | On the dark ocean floor, its only means of communication is its constantly flashing lights. |
Y | It shoots positive and negative electricity between the tips of its two antennae and zaps its enemies. |
Omega 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. |
Alpha 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. |
Sun | Its two antennae were originally fins. It discharges electricity to stun its prey before attacking. |
Moon | It lives in the depths beyond the reach of sunlight. It flashes lights on its antennae to communicate with others of its kind. |
Ultra Sun | Its two antennae glow softly to lure in prey, making it a useful Pokémon for night fishing. |
Ultra Moon | Chinchou blink their shining antennae at one another to claim their respective turf. |
Sword | Its antennae, which evolved from a fin, have both positive and negative charges flowing through them. |
Shield | On the dark ocean floor, its only means of communication is its constantly flashing lights. |
Moves learned by Chinchou
Moves learnt by level up
Chinchou learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Supersonic | Normal | ![]() | — | 55 |
1 | Water Gun | Water | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
4 | Electro Ball | Electric | ![]() | — | 100 |
8 | Thunder Wave | Electric | ![]() | — | 90 |
12 | Bubble Beam | Water | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
16 | Confuse Ray | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 |
20 | Spark | Electric | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
24 | Charge | Electric | ![]() | — | — |
28 | Discharge | Electric | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
32 | Aqua Ring | Water | ![]() | — | — |
36 | Flail | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
40 | Take Down | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 85 |
44 | Hydro Pump | Water | ![]() | 110 | 80 |
Egg moves
Chinchou learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Chinchou egg moves page.
Move Tutor moves
Chinchou can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Rising Voltage | Electric | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Chinchou is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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14 | Thunder Wave | Electric | ![]() | — | 90 |
16 | Screech | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
21 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
24 | Snore | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
25 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
27 | Icy Wind | Ice | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
31 | Attract | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
33 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
35 | Hail | Ice | ![]() | — | — |
36 | Whirlpool | Water | ![]() | 35 | 85 |
39 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
45 | Dive | Water | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
52 | Bounce | Flying | ![]() | 85 | 85 |
55 | Brine | Water | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
76 | Round | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
80 | Volt Switch | Electric | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TR
Chinchou is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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03 | Hydro Pump | Water | ![]() | 110 | 80 |
04 | Surf | Water | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
05 | Ice Beam | Ice | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
06 | Blizzard | Ice | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
08 | Thunderbolt | Electric | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
09 | Thunder | Electric | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
12 | Agility | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
16 | Waterfall | Water | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
17 | Amnesia | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
20 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
26 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
80 | Electro Ball | Electric | ![]() | — | 100 |
84 | Scald | Water | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
86 | Wild Charge | Electric | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
92 | Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Chinchou learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Bubble | Water | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
1 | Supersonic | Normal | ![]() | — | 55 |
6 | Thunder Wave | Electric | ![]() | — | 90 |
9 | Electro Ball | Electric | ![]() | — | 100 |
12 | Water Gun | Water | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
17 | Confuse Ray | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 |
20 | Bubble Beam | Water | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
23 | Spark | Electric | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
28 | Signal Beam | Bug | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
31 | Flail | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
34 | Discharge | Electric | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
39 | Take Down | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 85 |
42 | Aqua Ring | Water | ![]() | — | — |
45 | Hydro Pump | Water | ![]() | 110 | 80 |
47 | Ion Deluge | Electric | ![]() | — | — |
50 | Charge | Electric | ![]() | — | — |
Egg moves
Chinchou learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Chinchou egg moves page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Agility | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Amnesia | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Brine | Water | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
Flail | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
Mist | Ice | ![]() | — | — |
Psybeam | Psychic | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
Screech | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
Shock Wave | Electric | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
Soak | Water | ![]() | — | 100 |
Water Pulse | Water | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
Whirlpool | Water | ![]() | 35 | 85 |
Move Tutor moves
Chinchou can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Bounce | Flying | ![]() | 85 | 85 |
Heal Bell | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Icy Wind | Ice | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
Shock Wave | Electric | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
Signal Beam | Bug | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
Snore | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
Water Pulse | Water | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Chinchou is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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06 | Toxic | Poison | ![]() | — | 90 |
07 | Hail | Ice | ![]() | — | — |
10 | Hidden Power | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
13 | Ice Beam | Ice | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
14 | Blizzard | Ice | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
17 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
18 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
21 | Frustration | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
25 | Thunder | Electric | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
27 | Return | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
32 | Double Team | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
42 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
44 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
45 | Attract | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
48 | Round | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
55 | Scald | Water | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
57 | Charge Beam | Electric | ![]() | 50 | 90 |
72 | Volt Switch | Electric | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
73 | Thunder Wave | Electric | ![]() | — | 90 |
87 | Swagger | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
90 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
93 | Wild Charge | Electric | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
94 | Surf | Water | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
98 | Waterfall | Water | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
99 | Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
100 | Confide | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Transfer-only moves
Chinchou can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Note: Generation 1 and 2 refer to the 3DS Virtual Console titles, not the physical cartridges.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
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Curse | Ghost | ![]() | — | — | Generation 2 — TM |
Zap Cannon | Electric | ![]() | 120 | 50 | Generation 2 — TM |
Double-Edge | Normal | ![]() | 120 | 100 | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Mimic | Normal | ![]() | — | — | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Captivate | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM |
Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — | Generation 4 — TM |
Natural Gift | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM |
Sucker Punch | Dark | ![]() | 70 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Flash | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Secret Power | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Dive | Water | ![]() | 80 | 100 | Generation 6 — HM |
Chinchou sprites
Type | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 |
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Shiny |
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Where to find Chinchou
Gold Silver |
Route 26, 27, New Bark Town, Olivine City, Pallet Town, Union Cave, Vermilion City |
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Crystal | Route 26, 27, New Bark Town, Olivine City, Pallet Town, Vermilion City |
Ruby Sapphire |
Route 124, 126 |
FireRed LeafGreen |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Emerald | Route 124, 126 |
Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Route 220 |
HeartGold SoulSilver |
Route 20, 21, 26, 27, 41, 47, Cinnabar Island, New Bark Town, Pallet Town, Vermilion City |
Black White |
Route 18, Driftveil City |
Black 2 White 2 |
Undella Bay |
X Y |
Shalour City, Azure Bay |
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Route 107, 124, 126, 128, 129, 130 |
Sun Moon |
Route 8 |
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Route 8, Akala Outskirts |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
Sword Shield |
East Lake Axewell, West Lake Axewell, Giant's Mirror, Hulbury, Honeycalm Island, Honeycalm Sea, Insular Sea, Stepping-Stone Sea, Workout Sea |
Answers to Chinchou questions
Other languages
English, Spanish, Italian | Chinchou |
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Japanese | チョンチー (Chonchie) |
German | Lampi |
French | Loupio |
Name origin
- chochin
- Japanese for ‘lantern’