Chinchou

Chinchou

Attributes

  • Species: Chinchou
  • Base Experience: 66
  • Height: 5
  • Weight: 120
  • Is Default: True
  • Order: 266
  • Base Happiness: 50
  • Capture Rate: 190
  • Color: Blue
  • Egg Groups: Water2
  • Gender Rate: 4
  • Has No Gender Differences
  • Hatch Counter: 20
  • Habitat: Sea
  • Is Baby: False
  • Is Legendary: False
  • Is Mythical: False
  • Shape: Fish

Stats

  • HP
    75
  • Attack
    38
  • Defense
    38
  • Special Attack
    56
  • Special Defense
    56
  • Speed
    67

Summary

Chinchou is a dual-type Water/Electric Pokémon introduced in Generation II. Recognized for its adaptability both in water and light manipulation, Chinchou has become a notable Pokémon in various regions and genres within the Pokémon universe.

Type: Water/Electric

Abilities: - Volt Absorb: This ability allows Chinchou to heal 25% of its maximum HP when hit by an Electric-type move. - Illuminate: Not commonly used in battles, this ability increases the encounter rate of wild Pokémon, making it easier to encounter Pokémon in the wild. - Hidden Ability (Water Absorb): This ability allows Chinchou to recover 25% of its maximum HP when hit by a Water-type move.

Appearance: - Chinchou has a distinctive appearance with a blue, fish-like body featuring yellow eyes. It also has two antenna-like appendages on its head, each tipped with a glowing yellow orb. These orbs aid in navigating

Type Effectiveness

Double Damage To
Half Damage To
No Damage To
Double Damage From
Half Damage From
No Damage From
Double Damage To
Half Damage To
No Damage To
Double Damage From
Half Damage From
No Damage From

Pokémon Sprites

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Front Default
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Back Default
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Front Shiny
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Back Shiny

Evolution Chain

Chinchou - 170
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Lanturn - 171
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Min. Lvl 27

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Flavor Text Entries

  • Ultra-Moon: Chinchou blink their shining antennae at one another to claim their respective turf.
  • 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.
  • Ruby: 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.
  • Sapphire: CHINCHOU’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.
  • Emerald: When it senses danger, it discharges positive and negative electricity from its two antennae. It lives in depths beyond sunlight’s reach.
  • Firered: On the dark ocean floor, its only means of communication is its constantly flashing lights.
  • Leafgreen: It shoots positive and negative electricity between the tips of its two antennae and zaps its enemies.
  • Diamond: It discharges positive and negative electricity from its antenna tips to shock its foes.
  • Pearl: It discharges positive and negative electricity from its antenna tips to shock its foes.
  • Platinum: 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.
  • Black: It discharges positive and negative electricity from its antenna tips to shock its foes.
  • White: It discharges positive and negative electricity from its antenna tips to shock its foes.
  • Black-2: It discharges positive and negative electricity from its antenna tips to shock its foes.
  • White-2: It discharges positive and negative electricity from its antenna tips to shock its foes.
  • 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-Ruby: 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.
  • Alpha-Sapphire: Chinchou’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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Cards

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Created by Kouki Saitou for the Plasma Freeze set.

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Created by Atsuko Nishida for the Neo Revelation set.

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Created by Sachiko Adachi for the Legend Maker set.

Team Aqua's Chinchou
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Created by Kazuo Yazawa for the Team Magma vs Team Aqua set.

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Created by Sui for the HS—Unleashed set.

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Created by Aya Kusube for the Celestial Storm set.

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Created by Hajime Kusajima for the Unseen Forces set.

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Created by Kagemaru Himeno for the Primal Clash set.

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Created by Ayaka Yoshida for the Sun & Moon set.

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Created by Ken Sugimori for the Boundaries Crossed set.

Chinchou
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Created by Mitsuhiro Arita for the Power Keepers set.

Chinchou
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Created by Ken Sugimori for the Neo Genesis set.

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Created by Aya Kusube for the Hidden Legends set.

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Created by Sumiyoshi Kizuki for the Sword & Shield set.

Chinchou
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Created by Nakaoka for the Hidden Legends set.

Chinchou
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Created by Yukiko Baba for the Sword & Shield set.

Chinchou
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Created by Sekio for the Cosmic Eclipse set.

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Created by Akira Komayama for the Lost Thunder set.

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Created by Atsuko Nishida for the Legends Awakened set.

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Created by Midori Harada for the Legends Awakened set.

Chinchou
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Created by Hisao Nakamura for the Aquapolis set.

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Created by Yuka Morii for the Aquapolis set.

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Created by Sowsow for the Evolving Skies set.

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Created by Miki Tanaka for the Silver Tempest set.

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Created by Sowsow for the McDonald's Collection 2022 set.

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Created by Yuu for the Paldean Fates set.

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Created by None for the Stellar Crown set.