Chinchou (Japanese: チョンチー, Hepburn: Chonchii) (CHIN-chow[1]) is a Water/Electric-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II. Chinchou evolves into Lanturn starting at level 27.
Biology[]
Physiology[]
Chinchou resembles a small deep-sea fish with an oval-shaped body, two small fin-like arms, a pair of stubby legs, and two long antennas tipped with a yellow bulb-shaped sac. Chinchou also has two yellow eyes, each with a proton-shaped pupil.
Behavior[]
Chinchou can release negatively charged electricity from its antennas as means of hunting, self-defense, and communication.These Pokémon lives in schools of 20-30 individuals, though numerous groups numbering in the hundreds have been recorded during mating season. During this time, Chinchou head onto land en masse, where they perform intricate mating rituals involving the flashing and waving of their bulbs in patterns. People often come to see these spectacles, splashing Chinchou with water as they trek further inland to keep them hydrated. At the ends of these rituals, pairs of Chinchou head back into the water, lighting up the sea beautifully.
Game data[]
Game locations[]
| Locations | ||
|---|---|---|
| Version(s) | Area(s) | Rarity |
| Gold and Silver | Routes 26 and 27, New Bark Town, Union Cave, Olivine City, Pallet Town, Vermilion City, Cinnabar Island | Common |
| Crystal | Routes 26 and 27, New Bark Town, Union Cave, Olivine City, Pallet Town, Vermilion City, Cinnabar Island | Common |
| Ruby and Sapphire | Underwater | Common |
| Emerald | Underwater | Common |
| Diamond and Pearl | Route 220 (fishing) | Uncommon |
| Platinum | Route 220 (fishing) | Very Rare |
| HeartGold and SoulSilver | Routes 26 and 27, New Bark Town, Union Cave, Olivine City, Pallet Town, Vermilion City, Cinnabar Island | Common |
| Black and White | Route 18, Driftveil City | Uncommon |
| X and Y | Azure Bay(Good Rod) | Uncommon |
| Sun and Moon | Route 8, Akala Outskirts | Common |
| Sword and Shield | East Lake Axewell, Giant's Mirror, Hulbury, West Lake Axewell Max Raid Battle: East Lake Axewell, Giant's Cap, Giant's Mirror, Lake of Outrage, Motostoke Riverbank, North Lake Miloch, South Lake Miloch, West Lake Axewell |
Common |
Side game locations[]
| Locations | |
|---|---|
| Game(s) | Area(s) |
| Pokémon Pinball Ruby & Sapphire | Hatch from egg |
| Pokémon Trozei! | Secret Storage 12, Endless Level 9, Trozei Battle, Mr. Who's Den |
| Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team | Silver Trench (70F-79F) |
| Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness | Miracle Sea (B1F-B18F) Deep Miracle Sea (B1F-B3F) |
| Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia | Puel Sea |
Pokédex entries[]
- Gold
It shoots positive and negative electricity between the tips of its two antennae and zaps its enemies.
- Silver
On the dark ocean floor, its only means of communication is its constantly flashing lights.
- Crystal
Its antennae, which evolved from a fin, have both positive and negative charges flowing 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.
- 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.
- Emerald
When it senses danger, it discharges positive and negative electricity from its two antennae. It lives in depths beyond sunlight's reach.
- 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 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.
- Ultra Moon
Chinchou blink their shining antennae at one another to claim their respective turf.
- 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.
Type effectiveness[]
| Damage taken | Types | |
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None | |
| Note: If a type is not listed, it means it does normal damage to the Pokémon. | ||
Stats[]
| Stats | |
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| HP | |
| Attack | |
| Defense | |
| Sp. Atk | |
| Sp. Def | |
| Speed | |
| Total | 330
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Learnset[]
By leveling up[]
| Generation VII | ||||||
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| 1 | Bubble |
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Special | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 1 | Supersonic | 
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Status | — | 55% | 20 |
| 6 | Thunder Wave | 
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Status | — | 90% | 20 |
| 9 | Electro Ball |
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Special | — | 100% | 10 |
| 12 | Water Gun |
|
Special | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 17 | Confuse Ray | 
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Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| 20 | Bubble Beam |
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Special | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 23 | Spark |
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Physical | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 28 | Signal Beam | 
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Special | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| 31 | Flail |
|
Physical | — | 100% | 15 |
| 34 | Discharge |
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Special | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 39 | Take Down |
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Physical | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| 42 | Aqua Ring |
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Status | — | —% | 20 |
| 45 | Hydro Pump |
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Special | 110 | 80% | 5 |
| 47 | Ion Deluge |
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Status | — | —% | 25 |
| 50 | Charge |
|
Status | — | —% | 20 |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
By TM/HM[]
By breeding[]
| Generation VII | |||||
| Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| Agility | 
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Status | — | —% | 30 |
| Parent Candidates: Goldeen, Seaking, Carvanha, Sharpedo, Luvdisc | |||||
| Amnesia |
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Status | — | —% | 20 |
| Parent Candidates: Wailmer, Wailord, Barboach, Whiscash | |||||
| Brine |
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Special | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| Parent Candidates: Qwilfish, Wailmer, Wailord, Alomomola, Wishiwashi | |||||
| Flail |
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Physical | — | 100% | 15 |
| Parent Candidates: Goldeen, Seaking, Magikarp, Chinchou, Lanturn, Luvdisc, Basculin | |||||
| Mist |
|
Status | — | —% | 30 |
| Parent Candidates: Wailmer, Wailord | |||||
| Psybeam |
|
Special | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Parent Candidates: Remoraid, Octillery, Inkay, Malamar | |||||
| Screech |
|
Status | — | 85% | 40 |
| Parent Candidates: Carvanha, Sharpedo, Bruxish | |||||
| Shock Wave ◊ |
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Special | 60 | —% | 20 |
| Parent Candidates: Chinchou, Lanturn, Qwilfish | |||||
| Soak |
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Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| Parent Candidates: Luvdisc, Finneon, Lumineon, Basculin, Alomomola, Wishiwashi | |||||
| Water Pulse |
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Special | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Parent Candidates: Goldeen, Seaking, Remoraid, Wailmer, Wailord, Barboach, Whiscash, Luvdisc, Finneon, Lumineon, Alomomola | |||||
| Whirlpool |
|
Special | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| Parent Candidates: Wailmer, Wailord, Finneon, Lumineon, Alomomola | |||||
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. * indicates this move requires chain breeding. ◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation. ♈ indicates the father must learn this move via TM. | |||||
By tutoring[]
| Generation VII | ||||||
| Games | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| USUM | Bounce |
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Physical | 85 | 85% | 5 |
| USUM | Heal Bell |
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Status | — | —% | 5 |
| USUM | Icy Wind |
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Special | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| USUM | Shock Wave |
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Special | 60 | —% | 20 |
| USUM | Signal Beam |
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Special | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| USUM | Snore |
|
Special | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| USUM | Water Pulse |
|
Special | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
By leveling up[]
| Generation VI | ||||||
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| 1ORAS | Bubble |
|
Special | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 1 | Supersonic |
|
Status | — | 55% | 20 |
| 1XY | Water Gun |
|
Special | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 6 | Thunder Wave |
|
Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| 9XY 31ORAS |
Flail |
|
Physical | — | 100% | 15 |
| 12XY | Bubble |
|
Special | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 12ORAS | Water Gun |
|
Special | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 17 | Confuse Ray |
|
Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| 20XY 23ORAS |
Spark |
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Physical | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 23XY 39ORAS |
Take Down |
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Physical | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| 28XY 9ORAS |
Electro Ball |
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Special | — | 100% | 10 |
| 31XY 20ORAS |
Bubble Beam |
|
Special | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 34XY 28ORAS |
Signal Beam |
|
Special | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| 39XY 34ORAS |
Discharge |
|
Special | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 42 | Aqua Ring |
|
Status | — | —% | 20 |
| 45 | Hydro Pump |
|
Special | 110 | 80% | 5 |
| 47 | Ion Deluge |
|
Status | — | —% | 25 |
| 50 | Charge |
|
Status | — | —% | 20 |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
By TM/HM[]
By breeding[]
| Generation VI | |||||
| Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| Agility |
|
Status | — | —% | 30 |
| Parent Candidates: Goldeen, Seaking, Carvanha, Sharpedo, Luvdisc | |||||
| Amnesia |
|
Status | — | —% | 20 |
| Parent Candidates: Wailmer, Wailord, Barboach, Whiscash | |||||
| Brine |
|
Special | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| Parent Candidates: Qwilfish, Wailmer, Wailord, Alomomola | |||||
| Flail |
|
Physical | — | 100% | 15 |
| Parent Candidates: Goldeen, Seaking, Magikarp, Chinchou, Lanturn, Luvdisc, Basculin | |||||
| Mist |
|
Status | — | —% | 30 |
| Parent Candidates: Wailmer, Wailord | |||||
| Psybeam |
|
Special | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Parent Candidates: Remoraid, Octillery, Inkay, Malamar | |||||
| Screech |
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Status | — | 85% | 40 |
| Parent Candidates: Carvanha, Sharpedo | |||||
| Shock Wave ◊ |
|
Special | 60 | —% | 20 |
| Parent Candidates: Chinchou, Lanturn, Qwilfish | |||||
| Soak |
|
Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| Parent Candidates: Luvdisc, Finneon, Lumineon, Basculin, Alomomola | |||||
| Water Pulse |
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Special | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Parent Candidates: Goldeen, Seaking, Remoraid, Wailmer, Wailord, Barboach, Whiscash, Luvdisc, Finneon, Lumineon, Alomomola | |||||
| Whirlpool |
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Special | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| Parent Candidates: Wailmer, Wailord, Finneon, Lumineon | |||||
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. * indicates this move requires chain breeding. ◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation. ♈ indicates the father must learn this move via TM. | |||||
By tutoring[]
| Generation VI | ||||||
| Games | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| ORAS | Bounce |
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Physical | 85 | 85% | 5 |
| ORAS | Heal Bell |
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Status | — | —% | 5 |
| ORAS | Icy Wind |
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Special | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| ORAS | Shock Wave |
|
Special | 60 | —% | 20 |
| ORAS | Signal Beam |
|
Special | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| ORAS | Snore |
|
Special | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| ORAS | Water Pulse |
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Special | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
By leveling up[]
| Generation V | ||||||
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| 1 | Bubble |
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Special | 20 | 100% | 30 |
| 1 | Supersonic |
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Status | — | 55% | 20 |
| 6 | Thunder Wave |
|
Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| 9 | Flail |
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Physical | — | 100% | 15 |
| 12 | Confuse Ray |
|
Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| 17 | Water Gun |
|
Special | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 20 | Spark |
|
Physical | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 23 | Take Down |
|
Physical | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| 28 | Electro Ball |
|
Special | — | 100% | 10 |
| 31 | BubbleBeam |
|
Special | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 34 | Signal Beam |
|
Special | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| 39 | Discharge |
|
Special | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 42 | Aqua Ring |
|
Status | — | —% | 20 |
| 45 | Hydro Pump |
|
Special | 120 | 80% | 5 |
| 50 | Charge |
|
Status | — | —% | 20 |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
By TM/HM[]
By breeding[]
| Generation V | |||||
| Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| Agility |
|
Status | — | —% | 30 |
| Parent Candidates: Goldeen, Seaking, Carvanha, Sharpedo, Luvdisc | |||||
| Amnesia |
|
Status | — | —% | 20 |
| Parent Candidates: Wailmer, Wailord, Barboach, Whiscash | |||||
| Brine |
|
Special | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| Parent Candidates: Qwilfish, Wailmer, Wailord, Alomomola | |||||
| Flail |
|
Physical | — | 100% | 15 |
| Parent Candidates: Goldeen, Seaking, Magikarp, Chinchou, Lanturn, Luvdisc, Basculin | |||||
| Mist |
|
Status | — | —% | 30 |
| Parent Candidates: Wailmer, Wailord | |||||
| Psybeam |
|
Special | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Parent Candidates: Remoraid, Octillery | |||||
| Screech |
|
Status | — | 85% | 40 |
| Parent Candidates: Carvanha, Sharpedo | |||||
| Shock Wave ◊ |
|
Special | 60 | —% | 20 |
| Parent Candidates: Chinchou, Lanturn, Qwilfish | |||||
| Water Pulse |
|
Special | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Parent Candidates: Goldeen, Seaking, Remoraid, Wailmer, Wailord, Barboach, Whiscash, Luvdisc, Finneon, Lumineon, Alomomola | |||||
| Whirlpool |
|
Special | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| Parent Candidates: Wailmer, Wailord, Finneon, Lumineon | |||||
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. * indicates this move requires chain breeding. ◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation. ♈ indicates the father must learn this move via TM. | |||||
By tutoring[]
| Generation V | ||||||
| Games | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| B2W2 | Bounce |
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Physical | 85 | 85% | 5 |
| B2W2 | Heal Bell |
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Status | — | —% | 5 |
| B2W2 | Icy Wind |
|
Special | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| B2W2 | Signal Beam |
|
Special | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| B2W2 | Sleep Talk |
|
Status | — | —% | 10 |
| B2W2 | Snore |
|
Special | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
By leveling up[]
| Generation IV | ||||||
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| 1 | Bubble |
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Special | 20 | 100% | 30 |
| 1 | Supersonic |
|
Status | — | 55% | 20 |
| 6 | Thunder Wave |
|
Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| 9 | Flail |
|
Physical | — | 100% | 15 |
| 12 | Water Gun |
|
Special | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 17 | Confuse Ray |
|
Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| 20 | Spark |
|
Physical | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 23 | Take Down |
|
Physical | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| 28 | BubbleBeam |
|
Special | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 31 | Signal Beam |
|
Special | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| 34 | Discharge |
|
Special | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 39 | Aqua Ring |
|
Status | — | —% | 20 |
| 42 | Hydro Pump |
|
Special | 120 | 80% | 5 |
| 45 | Charge |
|
Status | — | —% | 20 |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
By TM/HM[]
By breeding[]
| Generation IV | |||||
| Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| Agility |
|
Status | — | —% | 30 |
| Parent Candidates: Goldeen, Seaking, Carvanha, Sharpedo, Luvdisc | |||||
| Amnesia |
|
Status | — | —% | 20 |
| Parent Candidates: Wailmer, Wailord, Barboach, Whiscash | |||||
| Flail |
|
Physical | — | 100% | 15 |
| Parent Candidates: Goldeen, Seaking, Magikarp, Chinchou, Lanturn, Luvdisc | |||||
| Mist |
|
Status | — | —% | 30 |
| Parent Candidates: Wailmer, Wailord | |||||
| Psybeam |
|
Special | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Parent Candidates: Remoraid, Octillery | |||||
| Screech |
|
Status | — | 85% | 40 |
| Parent Candidates: Carvanha, Sharpedo | |||||
| Whirlpool |
|
Special | 15 | 70% | 15 |
| Parent Candidates: Wailmer, Wailord, Finneon, Lumineon | |||||
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. * indicates this move requires chain breeding. ◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation. ♈ indicates the father must learn this move via TM. | |||||
By tutoring[]
| Generation IV | ||||||
| Games | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| Pt / HGSS | Bounce |
|
Physical | 85 | 85% | 5 |
| Pt / HGSS | Dive |
|
Physical | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| HGSS | Heal Bell |
|
Status | — | —% | 5 |
| Pt / HGSS | Icy Wind |
|
Special | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Pt / HGSS | Signal Beam |
|
Special | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Pt / HGSS | Snore |
|
Special | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| Pt / HGSS | Sucker Punch | 
|
Physical | 80 | 100% | 5 |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
By leveling up[]
| Generation III | ||||||
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| 1 | Bubble |
|
Special | 20 | 100% | 30 |
| 1 | Thunder Wave |
|
Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| 5 | Supersonic |
|
Status | — | 55% | 20 |
| 13 | Flail |
|
Physical | — | 100% | 15 |
| 17 | Water Gun |
|
Special | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 25 | Spark |
|
Special | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 29 | Confuse Ray |
|
Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| 37 | Take Down |
|
Physical | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| 41 | Hydro Pump |
|
Special | 120 | 80% | 5 |
| 49 | Charge |
|
Status | — | —% | 20 |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
By TM/HM[]
| Generation III | ||||||
| Machine | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| TM03 | Water Pulse |
|
Special | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| TM06 | Toxic | 
|
Status | — | 85% | 10 |
| TM07 | Hail |
|
Status | — | —% | 10 |
| TM10 | Hidden Power |
|
Special | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM13 | Ice Beam |
|
Special | 95 | 100% | 10 |
| TM14 | Blizzard |
|
Special | 120 | 70% | 5 |
| TM17 | Protect |
|
Status | — | —% | 10 |
| TM18 | Rain Dance |
|
Status | — | —% | 5 |
| TM21 | Frustration |
|
Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt |
|
Special | 95 | 100% | 15 |
| TM25 | Thunder |
|
Special | 120 | 70% | 10 |
| TM27 | Return |
|
Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM32 | Double Team |
|
Status | — | —% | 15 |
| TM34 | Shock Wave |
|
Special | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| TM42 | Facade |
|
Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM43 | Secret Power |
|
Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM44 | Rest |
|
Status | — | —% | 10 |
| TM45 | Attract |
|
Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| HM03 | Surf |
|
Special | 95 | 100% | 15 |
| HM05 | Flash |
|
Status | — | 70% | 20 |
| HM07 | Waterfall |
|
Special | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| HM08 | Dive |
|
Special | 60 | 100% | 10 |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
By breeding[]
| Generation III | |||||
| Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| Amnesia |
|
Status | — | —% | 20 |
| Parent Candidates: Wailmer, Wailord, Barboach, Whiscash | |||||
| Flail |
|
Physical | — | 100% | 15 |
| Parent Candidates: Goldeen, Seaking, Magikarp, Gyarados, Chinchou, Lanturn, Luvdisc | |||||
| Screech |
|
Status | — | 85% | 40 |
| Parent Candidates: Carvanha, Sharpedo | |||||
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. * indicates this move requires chain breeding. ◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation. ♈ indicates the father must learn this move via TM. | |||||
By tutoring[]
| Generation III | ||||||
| Games | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| FRLG / E / XD | Double-Edge |
|
Physical | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| E | Endure |
|
Status | — | —% | 10 |
| E | Sleep Talk |
|
Status | — | —% | 10 |
| E | Snore |
|
Physical | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| FRLG / E / XD | Substitute |
|
Status | — | —% | 10 |
| E / XD | Swagger |
|
Status | — | 90% | 15 |
| FRLG / E / XD | Thunder Wave |
|
Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
By leveling up[]
| Generation II | ||||||
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| 1 | Bubble |
|
Special | 20 | 100% | 30 |
| 1 | Thunder Wave |
|
Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| 5 | Supersonic |
|
Status | — | 55% | 20 |
| 13 | Flail |
|
Physical | — | 100% | 15 |
| 17 | Water Gun |
|
Special | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 25 | Spark |
|
Special | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 29 | Confuse Ray |
|
Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| 37 | Take Down |
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Physical | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| 41 | Hydro Pump |
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Special | 120 | 80% | 5 |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
By TM/HM[]
| Generation II | ||||||
| Machine | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| TM03 | Curse | 
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Status | — | —% | 10 |
| TM06 | Toxic |
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Status | — | 85% | 10 |
| TM07 | Zap Cannon |
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Special | 100 | 50% | 5 |
| TM10 | Hidden Power |
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Physical | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM13 | Snore |
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Physical | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| TM14 | Blizzard |
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Special | 120 | 70% | 5 |
| TM16 | Icy Wind |
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Special | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| TM17 | Protect |
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Status | — | —% | 10 |
| TM18 | Rain Dance |
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Status | — | —% | 5 |
| TM20 | Endure |
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Status | — | —% | 10 |
| TM21 | Frustration |
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Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM25 | Thunder |
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Special | 120 | 70% | 10 |
| TM27 | Return |
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Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM32 | Double Team |
|
Status | — | —% | 15 |
| TM34 | Swagger |
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Status | — | 90% | 15 |
| TM35 | Sleep Talk |
|
Status | — | —% | 10 |
| TM39 | Swift |
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Physical | 60 | —% | 20 |
| TM44 | Rest |
|
Status | — | —% | 10 |
| TM45 | Attract |
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Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| HM03 | Surf |
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Special | 95 | 100% | 15 |
| HM05 | Flash |
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Status | — | 70% | 20 |
| HM06 | Whirlpool |
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Special | 15 | 70% | 15 |
| HM07 | Waterfall |
|
Special | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
By breeding[]
| Generation III | |||||
| Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| Flail |
|
Physical | — | 100% | 15 |
| Parent Candidates: Goldeen, Seaking, Magikarp, Gyarados, Chinchou, Lanturn, Luvdisc | |||||
| Screech * |
|
Status | — | 85% | 40 |
| Parent Candidates: Remoraid, Octillery | |||||
| Supersonic |
|
Status | — | 55% | 20 |
| Parent Candidates: Goldeen, Seaking, Chinchou, Lanturn | |||||
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. * indicates this move requires chain breeding. ◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation. ♈ indicates the father must learn this move via TM. | |||||
By tutoring[]
| Generation II | ||||||
| Games | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| C | Ice Beam |
|
Special | 95 | 100% | 10 |
| C | Thunderbolt |
|
Special | 95 | 100% | 15 |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
Sprites[]
Chinchou's Gold sprite
Chinchou's Silver sprite
Chinchou's Crystal sprite
Chinchou's back sprite
Chinchou's Gold shiny sprite
Chinchou's Silver shiny sprite
Chinchou's Crystal shiny sprite
Chinchou's back shiny sprite
Chinchou's back sprite in Crystal
Chinchou's Ruby and Sapphire sprite
Chinchou's FireRed and LeafGreen sprite
Chinchou's Emerald sprite
Chinchou's back sprite
Chinchou's Ruby and Sapphire shiny sprite
Chinchou's FireRed and LeafGreen shiny sprite
Chinchou's Emerald shiny sprite
Chinchou's back shiny sprite
Chinchou's Diamond and Pearl sprite
Chinchou's Platinum sprite
Chinchou's HeartGold and SoulSilver sprite
Chinchou's back sprite
Chinchou's Diamond and Pearl shiny sprite
Chinchou's Platinum shiny sprite
Chinchou's HeartGold and SoulSilver shiny sprite
Chinchou's back shiny sprite
Chinchou's Black and White/Black 2 and White 2 sprite
Chinchou's back sprite
Chinchou's Black and White shiny sprite
Chinchou's back shiny sprite
Appearances[]
Anime[]
Goh's Cinchou.
Main article: Goh's Chinchou
Several Chinchou played a very minor part in Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea. They helped destroy The Phantom's ship by overpowering and destroying his electrical equipment.
Trivia[]
- The vowel sounds in Chinchou's English name are reverse of the vowels in its Japanese name.
- Although Chinchou is shown to have the ability to walk on land in the anime, in the games, it can only be caught in water and it lacks a footprint.
Origin[]
Chinchou is based on an anglerfish. Its Japanese name seems to imply to is specifically based on a footballfish.
Etymology[]
Chinchou's Japanese name is a play on chōchin (提灯), which means lantern. Its English name is a reverse play on its Japanese name. It may also come from chōchin-ankō, the Japanese name for the footballfish, a type of deep-sea anglerfish.
Gallery[]
See also[]
- Pokémon.com Pokédex
- Legendary Pokémon data
- The Pokémon Database
- Pokémon Dream Pokédex data
- Psypokes Psydex data
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- ^ Silvestri, Cris (2015). Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 68. Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-545-79566-1.