Chinchou
WaterElectric
Pokédex Number
| National Dex | #170 |
|---|---|
| Johto Dex | #174 |
| Johto (HG/SS) Dex | #176 |
| Hoenn Dex | #181 |
| Hoenn (ΩR/αS) Dex | #190 |
| Kalos Shore Dex | #147 |
| Alola Dex | #201 |
| Alola (US/UM) Dex | #257 |
| Galar Dex | #220 |
| Galar Armor Dex | #188 |
Abilities
Volt Absorb
Restores HP if hit by an Electric-type move, instead of taking damage.
Illuminate
Raises the likelihood of meeting wild Pokémon by illuminating the surroundings.
Water Absorb (HA)
Restores HP if hit by a Water-type move, instead of taking damage.
Catch, training and breeding
| EV | HP: +1 |
|---|---|
| Capture rate | 190 (35.2%) |
| Initial friendship | 70 |
| Gender split | 50.0% ♂ / 50.0% ♀ |
| Egg group(s) | Water 2 |
| Egg cycles | 20 |
| Exp. (1 to 100) | 1,250,000 |
Appearance
| Category | Angler |
|---|---|
| Size | 0.5 m / 1.6 ft |
| Weight | 12.0 kg / 26.5 lbs |
| Color | Blue |
Evolves to
LanturnWaterElectric Level 27
Habitats
GSCRoute 20, Route 21, Route 26, Route 27, Route 41, Pallet Town, Vermilion City, Union Cave, New Bark Town, Olivine City, Viridian City, Cinnabar Island
RUSAEMUnderwater
FRLGTrade
DPPTRoute 220
HGSSRoute 20, Route 21, Route 26, Route 27, Route 41, New Bark Town, Pallet Town, Vermilion City, Cinnabar Island
WBRoute 18, Driftveil City, Sparkling Sea (Dream World)
W2B2Undella Bay, Sparkling Sea (Dream World)
XYShalour City, Azure Bay
ΩRαSRoute 107, Route 124, Route 126, Route 128, Route 129, Route 130, Route 131
SMUSUMRoute 8, Akala Outskirts
SWSHHulbury, East Lake Axewell, West Lake Axewell, Giant's Mirror, Max Raid Battle
BDSPRoute 220, Grand Underground
Moves
| Surf (VM03) | Water | 90 |  |
100% |
| Thunderbolt (AT) | Electric | 90 | |
100% |
| Hydro Pump (Lv 41) | Water | 110 | |
80% |
| Discharge (Lv 34) | Electric | 80 | |
100% |
| Scald (TM55) | Water | 80 | |
100% |
Stats
Base:
DV:
EV:
Weakness
4x
2x
1x
GroundGrass
NormalFightingPoisonRockBugGhostElectricPsychicDragonDarkFairy
½x
¼x
0x
FlyingFireWaterIce
Steel
Pokédex entries
GoldIt shoots positive and negative electricity between the tips of its two antennae and zaps its enemies.
SilverOn the dark ocean floor, its only means of communication is its constantly flashing lights.
CrystalIts antennae, which evolved from a fin, have both positive and negative charges flowing through them.
RubyCHINCHOU 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.
SapphireCHINCHOU’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.
EmeraldWhen it senses danger, it discharges positive and negative electricity from its two antennae. It lives in depths beyond sunlight’s reach.
Fire RedOn the dark ocean floor, its only means of communication is its constantly flashing lights.
Leaf GreenIt shoots positive and negative electricity between the tips of its two antennae and zaps its enemies.
DPPTIt discharges positive and negative electricity from its antenna tips to shock its foes.
Heart GoldIt shoots positive and negative electricity between the tips of its two antennae and zaps its enemies.
Soul SilverOn the dark ocean floor, its only means of communication is its constantly flashing lights.
WBIt discharges positive and negative electricity from its antenna tips to shock its foes.
W2B2It discharges positive and negative electricity from its antenna tips to shock its foes.
XOn the dark ocean floor, its only means of communication is its constantly flashing lights.
YIt shoots positive and negative electricity between the tips of its two antennae and zaps its enemies.
Omega RubyChinchou 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 SapphireChinchou’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.
SunIts two antennae were originally fins. It discharges electricity to stun its prey before attacking.
MoonIt lives in the depths beyond the reach of sunlight. It flashes lights on its antennae to communicate with others of its kind.
Ultra SunIts two antennae glow softly to lure in prey, making it a useful Pokémon for night fishing.
Ultra MoonChinchou blink their shining antennae at one another to claim their respective turf.
SwordIts antennae, which evolved from a fin, have both positive and negative charges flowing through them.
ShieldOn the dark ocean floor, its only means of communication is its constantly flashing lights.
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