Chinchou

#0170 in the National Pokédex • Angler Pokémon

Chinchou

#0170 in the National Pokédex • Angler Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

260

354

Attack

192

Defense

192

Sp. Atk

105

232

Sp. Def

105

232

Speed

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.

Crobat

Lanturn

Normal

Shiny

Chinchou

Angler Pokémon

#0170

Water Electric

Height

0.5 m (1'08")

Weight

12 kg (26.5 lbs)

Abilities

Volt Absorb Illuminate Water AbsorbHidden

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Chinchou takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

Grass

2×

Ground

2×

Resists

Steel

0.25×

Fire

0.5×

Water

0.5×

Ice

0.5×

Flying

0.5×

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Chinchou #0170	Level 27	Lanturn #0171

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

			Class				Description
Start	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	-	90	20	A move that may cause paralysis.
Start	Bubble	Water	Special	40	100	30	An attack that may reduce SPEED.
5	Supersonic	Normal	Status	-	55	20	Sound waves that cause confusion.
13	Flail	Normal	Physical	-	100	15	Stronger if the user's HP is low.
17	Water Gun	Water	Special	40	100	25	Squirts water to attack.
25	Spark	Electric	Physical	65	100	20	An attack that may cause paralysis.
28	Bubble Beam	Water	Special	65	100	20	An attack that may lower SPEED.
28	Electro Ball	Electric	Special	-	100	10	The user hurls an electric orb at the target. The faster the user is than the target, the greater the damage.
29	Confuse Ray	Ghost	Status	-	100	10	A move that causes confusion.
31	Signal Beam	Bug	Special	75	100	15	A strange beam attack that may confuse the foe.
34	Discharge	Electric	Special	80	100	15	A flare of electricity is loosed to strike all Pokémon in battle. It may also cause paralysis.
37	Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85	20	A tackle that also hurts the user.
39	Aqua Ring	Water	Status	-	-	20	The user envelops itself in a veil made of water. It regains some HP on every turn.
41	Hydro Pump	Water	Special	110	80	5	A powerful water- type attack.
47	Ion Deluge	Electric	Status	-	-	25	The user disperses electrically charged particles, which changes Normal-type moves to Electric-type moves.
49	Charge	Electric	Status	-	-	20	Charges power to boost the electric move used next.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines.

		Class				Description
Surf	Water	Special	90	100	15	A strong water- type attack.
Thunder	Electric	Special	110	70	10	An attack that may cause paralysis.
Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90	10	A poison move with increasing damage.
Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-	15	Heightens evasive ness.
Waterfall	Water	Physical	80	100	15	An aquatic charge attack.
Flash	Normal	Status	-	100	20	Blinds the foe to reduce accuracy.
Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-	10	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
Snore	Normal	Special	50	100	15	An attack useable only while asleep.
Curse	Ghost	Status	-	-	10	Works differently for ghost-types.
Protect	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Zap Cannon	Electric	Special	120	50	5	An attack that always paralyzes.
Endure	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Always leaves at least 1HP.
Swagger	Normal	Status	-	85	15	Causes confusion and raises ATTACK.
Attract	Normal	Status	-	100	15	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Return	Normal	Physical	-	100	20	An attack that is based on loyalty.
Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100	20	An attack based on lack of loyalty.
Hidden Power	Normal	Special	60	100	15	The power varies with the POKéMON.
Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-	5	Boosts water-type moves for 5 turns.
Whirlpool	Water	Special	35	85	15	Traps the foe for 2-5 turns.
Blizzard	Ice	Special	110	70	5	An attack that may freeze the foe.
Hail	Ice	Status	-	-	10	Summons a hailstorm that strikes every turn.
Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100	20	Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100	20	An attack with effects that vary by location.
Dive	Water	Physical	80	100	10	Dives underwater the first turn and strikes next turn.
Shock Wave	Electric	Special	60	-	20	A fast and unavoidable electric attack.
Water Pulse	Water	Special	60	100	20	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe
Brine	Water	Special	65	100	10	If the foe’s HP is down to about half, this attack will hit with double the power.
Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100	15	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
Captivate	Normal	Status	-	100	20	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
Charge Beam	Electric	Special	50	90	10	The user fires a concentrated bundle of electricity. It may also raise the user’s Sp. Atk stat.
Round	Normal	Special	60	100	15	The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.
Scald	Water	Special	80	100	15	The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. It may also leave the target with a burn.
Volt Switch	Electric	Special	70	100	20	After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
Wild Charge	Electric	Physical	90	100	15	The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. It also damages the user a little.
Confide	Normal	Status	-	-	20	The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.
Dazzling Gleam	Fairy	Special	80	100	10	The user damages opposing Pokémon by emitting a powerful flash.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.

		Class				Description
Agility	Psychic	Status	-	-	30	Sharply increases the user's SPEED.
Amnesia	Psychic	Status	-	-	20	Sharply raises the user's SPCL.DEF.
Mist	Ice	Status	-	-	30	Prevents stat reduction.
Psybeam	Psychic	Special	65	100	20	An attack that may confuse the foe.
Screech	Normal	Status	-	85	40	Sharply reduces the foe's DEFENSE.
Soak	Water	Status	-	100	20	The user shoots a torrent of water at the target and changes the target’s type to Water.