chinchou

Chinchou is a Water/Electric-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

Type: Water/Electric

Abilities:

• Volt Absorb: Restores HP if hit by an Electric-type move.
• Illuminate: Increases the likelihood of encountering wild Pokémon.
• Water Absorb (Hidden Ability): Restores HP if hit by a Water-type move.

Physical Characteristics:

• Chinchou is a small, aquatic Pokémon resembling a deep-sea fish.
• It has a blue, round body with a pair of yellow, bioluminescent antennae extending from its head.
• The antennae have small glowing orbs at the ends which it uses to emit light.
• Chinchou's eyes are large and round, aiding in its vision underwater.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Chinchou is typically found in deep-sea environments, often inhabiting dark underwater caves.
• It uses its glowing antennae to navigate murky waters and communicate with others.
• This Pokémon is known for forming groups, which helps it fend off predators and hunt.

In Battle:

• Chinchou is a versatile battler with access to both Electric and Water-type moves, making it effective against a broad range of opponents.
• Notable moves include Thunder Wave, Water Gun, and Spark.
• It holds an advantage over Flying and Water-type Pokémon while being vulnerable to Grass and Ground-type moves.

Evolution:

• Chinchou evolves into Lanturn starting at level 27.

Interesting Facts:

• Chinchou's dual-type combination is unique, allowing it to counter various types effectively.
• Its ability to emit light from its antennae is reminiscent of deep-sea creatures, which use bioluminescence for survival.
• The design of Chinchou is likely inspired by anglerfish, known for their glowing lures.
• Despite being a Water-type, Chinchou can thrive in both aquatic and terrestrial battles due to its Electric-type abilities.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• 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.