Chinchou
#170 in the Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Pokédex • Angler Pokémon
Chinchou
#170 in the Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Pokédex • Angler Pokémon
Stats
Min
Max
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
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.
Normal
Chinchou
Angler Pokémon
Growth
| Pokédexes | - |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 1 HP |
| Catch rate | 190 |
| Base Exp. | 66 |
Eggs
| Egg Groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (5,120 steps) |
Lore
Brilliant Diamond
It discharges positive and negative electricity from its antenna tips to shock its foes.
Shining Pearl
It discharges positive and negative electricity from its antenna tips to shock its foes.
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
Chinchou #170 | Level 27 |  Lanturn #171 |
Encounters
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sea Route 220 Road 220 | Fishing with a Super Rod | 15-25 | 40% | - |
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sea Route 220 Road 220 | Fishing with a Super Rod | 15-25 | 40% | - |
Held Items
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Supersonic |  |  Status | - | 55 | 20 | |
| Start | Water Gun | |  Special | 40 | 100 | 25 | |
| 4 | Electro Ball | | Special | - | 100 | 10 | |
| 8 | Thunder Wave | | Status | - | 90 | 20 | |
| 12 | Bubble Beam | | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 | |
| 16 | Confuse Ray |  | Status | - | 100 | 10 | |
| 20 | Spark | |  Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 | |
| 24 | Charge | | Status | - | - | 20 | |
| 28 | Discharge | | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | |
| 32 | Aqua Ring | | Status | - | - | 20 | |
| 36 | Flail | | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | |
| 40 | Take Down | | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 | |
| 44 | Hydro Pump | | Special | 110 | 80 | 5 |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM21 | Dazzling Gleam |  | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | |
| TM43 | Volt Switch | | Special | 70 | 100 | 20 | |
| TM49 | Scald | | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | |
| HM03 | Surf | | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | |
| HM07 | Waterfall | | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | |
| - | Attract | | Status | - | 100 | 15 | |
| - | Blizzard |  | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 | |
| - | Brine | | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | |
| - | Charge Beam | | Special | 50 | 90 | 10 | |
| - | Double Team | | Status | - | - | 15 | |
| - | Endure | | Status | - | - | 10 | |
| - | Facade | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | |
| - | Flash | | Status | - | 100 | 20 | |
| - | Hail | | Status | - | - | 10 | |
| - | Ice Beam | | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | |
| - | Protect | | Status | - | - | 10 | |
| - | Rain Dance | | Status | - | - | 5 | |
| - | Rest |  | Status | - | - | 5 | |
| - | Shock Wave | | Special | 60 | - | 20 | |
| - | Sleep Talk | | Status | - | - | 10 | |
| - | Substitute | | Status | - | - | 10 | |
| - | Swagger | | Status | - | 85 | 15 | |
| - | Thunder | | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 | |
| - | Thunder Wave | | Status | - | 90 | 20 | |
| - | Thunderbolt | | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | |
| - | Water Pulse | | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 |
Traits
Volt Absorb
Ability Slot 1
Absorbs Electric moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.
Illuminate
Ability Slot 2
Doubles the wild encounter rate.
Water Absorb(Hidden Ability)
Absorbs Water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.
