Chinchou (Pokémon)
Chinchou
#170
Pokédex Data
| National No. | #170 |
|---|---|
| Type | Water Electric |
| Species | Angler Pokémon |
| Height | 0.5 m (2' 0.6") |
| Weight | 12 kg (26.5 lbs) |
| Abilities |
|
| Color | Blue |
| Introduced in | Generation 2 |
| Habitat | Sea |
| Shape | Fish |
Chinchou Weakness
This shows the effectiveness of each type on Chinchou. Chinchou is the defender and each type is the attacker. The effectiveness is measured by the damage multiplier.
Key
| Key | Effect | Damage multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | No effect | 0% |
| ¼ (0.25) | Not very effective | 25% |
| ½ (0.5) | Not very effective | 50% |
| 1 | Normal | 100% |
| 2 | Very effective | 200% |
| 4 | Super effective | 400% |
Type effectiveness against Chinchou
1× damage
Normal Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Chinchou.
1× damage
Fighting Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Chinchou.
0.5× damage
Flying Pokémon are not very effective against against Chinchou.
1× damage
Poison Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Chinchou.
2× damage
Ground Pokémon are very effective against against Chinchou.
1× damage
Rock Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Chinchou.
1× damage
Bug Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Chinchou.
1× damage
Ghost Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Chinchou.
0.25× damage
Steel Pokémon are not very effective against against Chinchou.
0.5× damage
Fire Pokémon are not very effective against against Chinchou.
0.5× damage
Water Pokémon are not very effective against against Chinchou.
2× damage
Grass Pokémon are very effective against against Chinchou.
1× damage
Electric Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Chinchou.
1× damage
Psychic Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Chinchou.
0.5× damage
Ice Pokémon are not very effective against against Chinchou.
1× damage
Dragon Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Chinchou.
1× damage
Dark Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Chinchou.
1× damage
Fairy Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Chinchou.
Pokédex Entries
Chinchou was unavailable prior to Generation 2.
Generation 2
| Gold | It shoots positive and negative elec tricity between the tips of its two antennae and zaps its enemies. |
|---|---|
| Silver | On the dark ocean floor, its only means of communi cation is its constantly flash ing lights. |
| Crystal | Its antennae, whi ch evolved from a fin, have both po sitive and neg ative charges flo wing through them. |
Generation 3
| RubySapphireEmerald | 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. |
|---|---|
| FireRedLeafGreen | On the dark ocean floor, its only means of communication is its constantly flashing lights. |
Generation 4
| DiamondPearlPlatinum | 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. |
Generation 5
| BlackWhite | It discharges positive and negative electricity from its antenna tips to shock its foes. |
|---|---|
| Black 2White 2 | It discharges positive and negative electricity from its antenna tips to shock its foes. |
Generation 6
| 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 RubyAlpha Sapphire | 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. |
Generation 7
| 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. |
| Let's Go PikachuLet's Go Eevee | Chinchou has no Pokédex entry. |
Generation 8
| 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. |
Chinchou Locations
| Version | Location | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Gold Silver | New Bark Town | 20 |
| Crystal | New Bark Town | 20 |
| Ruby Sapphire | Hoenn Route 124 | 20 - 30 |
| Emerald | Hoenn Route 124 | 20 - 30 |
| Diamond Pearl | Sinnoh Sea Route 220 | 15 - 25 |
| Platinum | Sinnoh Sea Route 220 | 20 - 50 |
| HeartGold SoulSilver | New Bark Town | 20 |
| Black White | Driftveil City | 35 - 55 |
| Black 2 White 2 | Undella Bay | 40 - 60 |
| X Y | Shalour City | 25 |