National No. 170

Chinchou

Angler Pokémon

Generation II
0.5 m Size
12 kg Weight
3 Abilities
#0170
Chinchou

Description

It shoots positive and negative electricity between the tips of its two antennae and zaps its enemies.

Abilities

Ability 1

Volt Absorb

Absorbs Electric moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.

Ability 2

Illuminate

Doubles the wild encounter rate.

Hidden Ability

Water Absorb

Absorbs Water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.

Technical Specs

Physical Characteristics
Size 0.5 m / 1'64"
Weight 12 kg / 26.46 lbs
Color Blue
Body
Fish Pokémon with fins
Habitat
sea
Training & Growth
Base happiness 70
Base experience 66
Maximum Experience 1.250.000
Experience Rated as slow
Breeding & Reproduction
Egg Groups Water 2
Base Egg Cycle 20
Steps to Hatch Egg hatches with 5120 Steps
Gender / Breeding Male: 50% / Female: 50%
Catch Rates
Base Catch Rate 190
Catch Chances

has a 35.2% capture chance

has a 47.7% capture chance

has a 59.2% capture chance

Calculation for the most recent games, assuming the Pokémon has 100% HP, no status condition, and no critical capture.

Form and origin
Origin Generation II / Johto
Available since Gold / Silver · Generation II
Form Chinchou
Form type Default form
Names in other languages

Official names and readings used across the games' different localizations.

English Chinchou
French Loupio
German Lampi
Spanish Chinchou
Italian Chinchou
Japanese チョンチー Chonchie
Korean 초라기 Choragi
Chinese 燈籠魚 / 灯笼鱼 Dēnglóngyú

History across games

See only information that changed between generations and mechanics from classic games.

Latest official description

It shoots positive and negative electricity between the tips of its two antennae and zaps its enemies.

28 descriptions 1 historical period Classic game data

Held Items (Wild Drops)

These items have a chance of being found with this Pokémon in the wild:

Yellow Shard
5% · Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, LeafGreen
Deep Sea Scale
5% · Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black, White, Black 2, White 2, X, Y, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon

Evolutionary Chain

Chinchou
Nº170
Lanturn
Nº171 Chinchou · Lv. 27

Breeding Compatibility ("Breeds With")

These Pokémon share the same egg group and can breed with the selected one:

Bases from Chinchou

Status
Base
EVs
Progress
Lv 50 (Min - Max)
Lv 100 (Min - Max)
Life
75
+1 EV
135 - 182
260 - 354
Attack
38
-
38 - 99
72 - 192
Defense
38
-
38 - 99
72 - 192
Sp Attack.
56
-
54 - 118
105 - 232
Defense Esp.
56
-
54 - 118
105 - 232
Speed
67
-
64 - 130
125 - 256
Total
330
+1 EV
-
-
Life +1 EV
75
Lv 50: 135 - 182 Lv 100: 260 - 354
At.
38
Lv 50: 38 - 99 Lv 100: 72 - 192
Df.
38
Lv 50: 38 - 99 Lv 100: 72 - 192
At. Esp.
56
Lv 50: 54 - 118 Lv 100: 105 - 232
Df. Esp.
56
Lv 50: 54 - 118 Lv 100: 105 - 232
Vel.
67
Lv 50: 64 - 130 Lv 100: 125 - 256
Total +1 EV
330

Values calculated for the most recent games. The minimum assumes 0 IVs, 0 EVs, and a hindering Nature; the maximum assumes 31 IVs, 252 EVs, and a beneficial Nature. HP is not affected by Nature. The EVs column shows the species' EV yield.

Moves

Bubble No.145 · Level up
Type Water
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 30
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Thunder Wave No.86 · Level up
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 8
Latest record
PP 20
Attack -
Hit 90%
Supersonic No.48 · Level up
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 20
Attack -
Hit 55%
Flail No.175 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 36
Latest record
PP 15
Attack -
Hit 100%
Water Gun No.55 · Level up
Type Water
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 25
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Spark No.209 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 20
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 65
Hit 100%
Confuse Ray No.109 · Level up
Type Ghost
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 16
Latest record
PP 10
Attack -
Hit 100%
Take Down No.36 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 40
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 90
Hit 85%
Hydro Pump No.56 · Level up
Type Water
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 44
Latest record
PP 5
Attack 110
Hit 80%
Charge No.268 · Level up
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 24
Latest record
PP 20
Attack -
Hit -
Bubble Beam No.61 · Level up
Type Water
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 12
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 65
Hit 100%
Signal Beam No.324 · Level up
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 28
Latest record
PP 15
Attack 75
Hit 100%
Discharge No.435 · Level up
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 28
Latest record
PP 15
Attack 80
Hit 100%
Aqua Ring No.392 · Level up
Type Water
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 32
Latest record
PP 20
Attack -
Hit -
Electro Ball No.486 · Level up
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 4
Latest record
PP 10
Attack -
Hit 100%
Ion Deluge No.569 · Level up
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 47
PP 25
Attack -
Hit -