#170 Chinchou

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Info

Resistances & Weaknesses

Quick facts

Name	Chinchou
Type	Water Electric
Species	Angler Pokémon
Height	0.5 m (1' 8")
Weight	12 kg (26.5 lbs)
Catch rate	190

Chinchou's description

Chinchou is a Water- / Electric-type Pokémon introduced in Gen 2 and has the National Dex number #170. The Pokédex classifies it as the Angler Pokémon.

Chinchou's name in

Chinese (T / S)	French	German	Japanese	Korean
초라기 (Choragi)	Loupio	Lampi	チョンチー (Chonchie)	燈籠魚 / 灯笼鱼 (Dēnglóngyú)

Chinchou's resistances & weaknesses

Fire	Water	Grass	Ice	Ground	Fyling	Steel
x ½	x ½	x 2	x ½	x 2	x ½	x ¼

Chinchou's rearing

Training

Experience Growth	Slow
Base Happiness	50
EV yield	1 HP

Breeding

Gender ratio	50% – 50%
Egg Group(s)	Water 2
Egg Cycles	20 (approx. 5120 steps)

Chinchou's abilities

1st Ability	2nd Ability	Hidden Ability
Illuminate	Volt Absorb	Water Absorb

Chinchou's base stats

Stats		Lv. 50		Lv. 100
Stats		Min	Max	Min	Max
HP	75	135	260	182	354
Attack	38	38	72	99	192
Defense	38	38	72	99	192
Sp. Atk	56	54	105	118	232
Sp. Def	56	54	105	118	232
Speed	67	64	125	130	256
Total	330

Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, 0 IVs, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, 31 IVs, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Chinchou's evolutions

#170
Chinchou
Water /Electric

#171
Lanturn
Water /Electric

Level 27

Chinchou's Pokédex entries

Gen	Game	Description
2	Gold	It shoots positive and negative electricity between the tips of its two antennae and zaps its enemies.
2	Silver	On the dark ocean floor, its only means of communication is its constantly flashing lights.
2	Crystal	Its antennae, which evolved from a fin, have both positive and negative charges flowing through them.
2	Stadium 2	It shoots positive and negative electricity between the tips of its two antennae and zaps its enemies.
3	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.
3	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.
3	Emerald	When it senses danger, it discharges positive and negative electricity from its two antennae. It lives in depths beyond sunlight's reach.
3	FireRed	On the dark ocean floor, its only means of communication is its constantly flashing lights.
3	LeafGreen	It shoots positive and negative electricity between the tips of its two antennae and zaps its enemies.
4	Diamond, Pearl, Platinum	It discharges positive and negative electricity from its antenna tips to shock its foes.
4	HeartGold	It shoots positive and negative electricity between the tips of its two antennae and zaps its enemies.
4	SoulSilver	On the dark ocean floor, its only means of communication is its constantly flashing lights.
5	Black, White, Black 2, White 2	It discharges positive and negative electricity from its antenna tips to shock its foes.
6	X	On the dark ocean floor, its only means of communication is its constantly flashing lights.
6	Y	It shoots positive and negative electricity between the tips of its two antennae and zaps its enemies.
6	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.
6	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.
7	Sun	Its two antennae were originally fins. It discharges electricity to stun its prey before attacking.
7	Moon	It lives in the depths beyond the reach of sunlight. It flashes lights on its antennae to communicate with others of its kind.
7	Ultra Sun	Its two antennae glow softly to lure in prey, making it a useful Pokémon for night fishing.
7	Ultra Moon	Chinchou blink their shining antennae at one another to claim their respective turf.
8	Sword	Its antennae, which evolved from a fin, have both positive and negative charges flowing through them.
8	Shield	On the dark ocean floor, its only means of communication is its constantly flashing lights.