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Chinchou (Pokémon)

Chinchou

#170
Angler Pokémon

Pokédex Data

National No.#170
Type Water Electric
SpeciesAngler Pokémon
Height0.5 m (2' 0.6")
Weight12 kg (26.5 lbs)
Abilities
  1. Volt-absorb
  2. Illuminate
  3. Water-absorb(hidden ability)
ColorBlue
Introduced inGeneration 2
HabitatSea
ShapeFish

Training

Catch Rate190
Base Exp.66
Growth RateSlow

Breeding

Egg Group Water 2

Base Stats

HP7523%
Attack3812%
Defense3812%
Special Attack5617%
Special Defense5617%
Speed6720%
Total330

Chinchou Evolution Chart

Type Effectiveness

Defense

Not very effective against Chinchou Flying Steel Fire Water Ice
Normal effect against Chinchou Normal Fighting Poison Rock Bug Ghost Electric Psychic Dragon Dark Fairy
Super effective against Chinchou Ground Grass

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

KeyEffectDamage multiplier
0No effect0%
¼ (0.25)Not very effective25%
½ (0.5)Not very effective50%
1Normal100%
2Very effective200%
4Super effective400%

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
GoldIt shoots positive and negative elec­ tricity between the tips of its two antennae and zaps its enemies.
SilverOn the dark ocean floor, its only means of communi­ cation is its constantly flash­ ing lights.
CrystalIts antennae, whi­ ch evolved from a fin, have both po­ sitive and neg­ ative charges flo­ wing through them.
Generation 3
RubySapphireEmeraldCHINCHOU 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.
FireRedLeafGreenOn the dark ocean floor, its only means of communication is its constantly flashing lights.
Generation 4
DiamondPearlPlatinumIt discharges positive and negative electricity from its antenna tips to shock its foes.
HeartGoldIt shoots positive and negative electricity between the tips of its two antennae and zaps its enemies.
SoulSilverOn the dark ocean floor, its only means of communication is its constantly flashing lights.
Generation 5
BlackWhiteIt discharges positive and negative electricity from its antenna tips to shock its foes.
Black 2White 2It discharges positive and negative electricity from its antenna tips to shock its foes.
Generation 6
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 RubyAlpha SapphireChinchou 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
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.
Let's Go PikachuLet's Go EeveeChinchou has no Pokédex entry.
Generation 8
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.

Chinchou Locations

VersionLocationLevel
Gold SilverNew Bark Town20
CrystalNew Bark Town20
Ruby SapphireHoenn Route 12420 - 30
EmeraldHoenn Route 12420 - 30
Diamond PearlSinnoh Sea Route 22015 - 25
PlatinumSinnoh Sea Route 22020 - 50
HeartGold SoulSilverNew Bark Town20
Black WhiteDriftveil City35 - 55
Black 2 White 2Undella Bay40 - 60
X YShalour City25