National Dex #0170
Chinchou
Angler Pokémon
On the dark ocean floor, its only means of communication is its constantly flashing lights.
Base Experience
66
Base Happiness
70
Stat Total
330
Basic Info
Basic Info
Chinchou
Height
0.5 m
Weight
12.0 kg
Shape
Fish
Exp. at Lv. 100
1,250,000
Egg Groups
Water 2
Pokedex Color
Blue
Capture Rate
190 (74.5%)
Gender Ratio
Male 50.0% / Female 50.0%
Abilities
3Volt Absorb
Absorbs electric moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.
Illuminate
Doubles the wild encounter rate.
Water Absorb
HiddenAbsorbs water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.
Description
Chinchou
Its antennae, which evolved from a fin, have both positive and negative charges flowing through them.
Its two antennae glow softly to lure in prey, making it a useful Pokémon for night fishing.
It lives in the depths beyond the reach of sunlight. It flashes lights on its antennae to communicate with others of its kind.
Form Stats
Chinchou
Stat Total: 330
Appearances
Chinchou
Male
Shiny
Evolution
Chinchou
Moves Learned by Level Up
Chinchou
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bubble | Water | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| 1 | Supersonic | Normal | Status | - | 55 | 20 |
| 1 | Water Gun | Water | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 |
| 4 | Electro Ball | Electric | Special | - | 100 | 10 |
| 8 | Thunder Wave | Electric | Status | - | 90 | 20 |
| 12 | Bubble Beam | Water | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| 16 | Confuse Ray | Ghost | Status | - | 100 | 10 |
| 20 | Spark | Electric | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| 24 | Charge | Electric | Status | - | - | 20 |
| 28 | Discharge | Electric | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| 28 | Signal Beam | Bug | Special | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| 32 | Aqua Ring | Water | Status | - | - | 20 |
| 36 | Flail | Normal | Physical | - | 100 | 15 |
| 40 | Take Down | Normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| 44 | Hydro Pump | Water | Special | 110 | 80 | 5 |
| 47 | Ion Deluge | Electric | Status | - | - | 25 |
Moves Learned by Machine
Chinchou
| Machine | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM 01 | Take Down | Normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| TM 04 | Agility | Psychic | Status | - | - | 30 |
| TM 06 | Toxic | Poison | Status | - | 90 | 10 |
| TM 07 | Protect | Normal | Status | - | - | 10 |
| TM 07 | Zap Cannon | Electric | Special | 120 | 50 | 5 |
| TM 10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| TM 11 | Water Pulse | Water | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| TM 16 | Psybeam | Psychic | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| TM 16 | Screech | Normal | Status | - | 85 | 40 |
| TM 17 | Confuse Ray | Ghost | Status | - | 100 | 10 |
| TM 21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | - | 100 | 20 |
| TM 22 | Chilling Water | Water | Special | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| TM 23 | Charge Beam | Electric | Special | 50 | 90 | 10 |
| TM 24 | Snore | Normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| TM 25 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| TM 27 | Return | Normal | Physical | - | 100 | 20 |
| TM 31 | Attract | Normal | Status | - | 100 | 15 |
| TM 32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | - | - | 15 |
| TM 34 | Icy Wind | Ice | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| TM 34 | Shock Wave | Electric | Special | 60 | - | 20 |
| TM 35 | Hail | Ice | Status | - | - | 10 |
| TM 45 | Dive | Water | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| TM 47 | Endure | Normal | Status | - | - | 10 |
| TM 48 | Volt Switch | Electric | Special | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| TM 50 | Rain Dance | Water | Status | - | - | 5 |
| TM 52 | Bounce | Physical | 85 | 85 | 5 | |
| TM 55 | Brine | Water | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 |
| TM 70 | Flash | Normal | Status | - | 100 | 20 |
| TM 70 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | - | - | 10 |
| TM 72 | Electro Ball | Electric | Special | - | 100 | 10 |
| TM 76 | Round | Normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| TM 77 | Waterfall | Water | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| TM 78 | Captivate | Normal | Status | - | 100 | 20 |
| TM 79 | Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| TM 82 | Thunder Wave | Electric | Status | - | 90 | 20 |
| TM 83 | Natural Gift | Normal | Physical | - | 100 | 15 |
| TM 85 | Rest | Psychic | Status | - | - | 5 |
| TM 87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | - | 85 | 15 |
| TM 94 | Secret Power | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| TM 96 | Eerie Impulse | Electric | Status | - | 100 | 15 |
| TM 100 | Confide | Normal | Status | - | - | 20 |
| TM 103 | Substitute | Normal | Status | - | - | 10 |
| TM 110 | Liquidation | Water | Physical | 85 | 100 | 10 |
| TM 123 | Surf | Water | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| TM 126 | Thunderbolt | Electric | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| TM 128 | Amnesia | Psychic | Status | - | - | 20 |
| TM 135 | Ice Beam | Ice | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| TM 136 | Electric Terrain | Electric | Status | - | - | 10 |
| TM 142 | Hydro Pump | Water | Special | 110 | 80 | 5 |
| TM 143 | Blizzard | Ice | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 |
| TM 147 | Wild Charge | Electric | Physical | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| TM 166 | Thunder | Electric | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 |
| TM 171 | Tera Blast | Normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| TM 173 | Charge | Electric | Status | - | - | 20 |
| TM 188 | Scald | Water | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| TM 196 | Flip Turn | Water | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| TM 204 | Double-Edge | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| TM 208 | Whirlpool | Water | Special | 35 | 85 | 15 |
| TM 209 | Muddy Water | Water | Special | 90 | 85 | 10 |
| TM 211 | Electroweb | Electric | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| TM 224 | Curse | Ghost | Status | - | - | 10 |