Rotom’s Poké dex
#170 Chinchou
0.5 m
(1'08") —
12.0 kg
(26.5 lbs.)
Angler Pokémon
Ability #1
• Volt Absorb Restores HP if hit by an Electric-type move, instead
of taking damage.
Ability #2
• Illuminate Raises the likelihood of meeting wild Pokémon by
illuminating the surroundings.
Hidden Ability
• Water Absorb Restores HP if hit by a Water-type move, instead of
taking damage.
Johto-Dex G SC ~ #176 HG SS
Hoenn-Dex R SE ~ #190 ΩR αS
AlolanDex Su Mo ~ #257 Ul tra
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#170 Chinchou
Evolution
#170 Chinchou
Type efficacy
(Move Power × [4 | 2 | 1 |
0.5 | 0.25 | 0 ])
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
Gen. VI+:
1 1 ½ 1 2 1 1 1 ¼ ½ ½ 2 1 1 ½ 1 1 1
Gen. II-V:
1 1 ½ 1 2 1 1 1 ¼ ½ ½ 2 1 1 ½ 1 1 -
This table ignores the ability.
#170 Chinchou
Statistics, Effort values & Experience
(MIN–MAX: [0 IV, 0 EV, Nat.-10%] — [31 IV, 252 EV, Nat.+10%])
HP
Attack
Defense
Special Attack
Special Defense
Speed
Base Stats
75
38
38
56
56
67
Level 50[Gen. III+]
135-182
38-99
38-99
54-118
54-118
64-130
Level 100[Gen. III+]
260-354
72-192
72-192
105-232
105-232
125-256
Tot. Base Stats : 330
Effort values (1 )[Gen. III+]
1
0
0
0
0
0
Experience : 66 ; Before Black 2 and White 2 : 90
Pokémon GO
Stamina
Attack
Defense
150
106
106
#170 Chinchou
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. Stadium 2 It shoots positive and negative electricity between the tips of its two antennae and zaps its enemies. 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 and 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. Ultra Moon Chinchou blink their shining antennae at one
another to claim their respective turf.
#170 Chinchou
Locations
Gold New Bark Town, Olivine City, Pallet Town, Route 26, Route 27, Union Cave, Vermilion City.
Silver New Bark Town, Olivine City, Pallet Town, Route 26, Route 27, Union Cave, Vermilion City.
Crystal New Bark Town, Olivine City, Pallet Town, Route 26, Route 27, Union Cave, Vermilion City.
Ruby Route 124, Route 126.
Sapphire Route 124, Route 126.
Emerald Route 124, Route 126.
Diamond Sea Route 220.
Pearl Sea Route 220.
Platinum Sea Route 220.
HeartGold Cinnabar Island, New Bark Town, Pallet Town, Route 26, Route 27, Route 47, Sea Route 20, Sea Route 21, Sea Route 41, Vermilion City.
SoulSilver Cinnabar Island, New Bark Town, Pallet Town, Route 26, Route 27, Route 47, Sea Route 20, Sea Route 21, Sea Route 41, Vermilion City.
Black
Driftveil City, Route 18.
White
Driftveil City, Route 18.
Black 2 Undella Bay.
White 2 Undella Bay.
X Azure Bay, Shalour City.
Y Azure Bay, Shalour City.
#170 Chinchou
Held item
Ruby , Sapphire , Emerald , FireRed , LeafGreen 5% => Yellow Shard
Diamond , Pearl , Platinum , HeartGold , SoulSilver , Black, White, Black 2 , White 2 , X , Y , Sun , Moon , Ultra Sun , Ultra Moon 5% => Deep Sea Scale
#170 Chinchou
Gen. II-V data
#170 Chinchou
Egg Groups
#170 Chinchou
Moves, Learnset of Chinchou
By leveling up
Gold and Silver
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Water
20
100%
30
0
A spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the
opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their
Speed stat.
Electric
--
100%
20
0
The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that
paralyzes the target.
Normal
--
55%
20
0
The user generates odd sound waves from its body
that confuse the target.
Normal
--
100%
15
0
The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP
the user has, the greater the move’s power.
Water
40
100%
25
0
The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.
Electric
65
100%
20
0
The user throws an electrically charged tackle at the
target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Ghost
--
100%
10
0
The target is exposed to a sinister ray that
triggers confusion.
Normal
90
85%
20
0
A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into
the target. This also damages the user a little.
Water
120
80%
5
0
The target is blasted by a huge volume of water
launched under great pressure.
By breeding
Gold and Silver
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Normal
--
100%
15
0
The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP
the user has, the greater the move’s power.
Normal
--
85%
40
0
An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target’s
Defense stat.
Normal
--
55%
20
0
The user generates odd sound waves from its body
that confuse the target.
By TM/HM
Gold and Silver
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
???
--
--
10
0
A move that works differently for the Ghost type
than for all other types.
Poison
--
85%
10
0
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned.
Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Electric
100
50%
5
0
The user fires an electric blast like a cannon to inflict
damage and cause paralysis.
Normal
30-70
100%
15
0
A unique attack that varies in type depending on the
Pokémon using it.
Normal
40
100%
15
0
This attack can be used only if the user is asleep.
The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Normal
--
--
10
4
Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of
failing rises if it is used in succession.
Water
--
--
5
0
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five
turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers
the power of Fire-type moves.
Normal
--
--
10
4
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP.
Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
less the user likes its Trainer.
Electric
120
70%
10
0
A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to
inflict damage. This may also leave the target
with paralysis.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
more the user likes its Trainer.
Normal
--
--
15
0
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of
itself to raise its evasiveness.
Normal
--
90%
15
0
The user enrages and confuses the target. However,
this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
Normal
--
--
10
0
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the
moves it knows.
Psychic
--
--
10
0
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully
restores the user’s HP and heals any
status conditions.
Normal
--
100%
15
0
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target
becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
Water
95
100%
15
0
The user attacks everything around it by swamping
its surroundings with a giant wave.
Normal
--
70%
20
0
The user flashes a bright light that cuts the
target’s accuracy.
Water
15
70%
15
0
The user traps the target in a violent swirling
whirlpool for four to five turns.
Water
80
100%
15
0
The user charges at the target and may make
it flinch.
By leveling up
Crystal
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Water
20
100%
30
0
A spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the
opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their
Speed stat.
Electric
--
100%
20
0
The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that
paralyzes the target.
Normal
--
55%
20
0
The user generates odd sound waves from its body
that confuse the target.
Normal
--
100%
15
0
The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP
the user has, the greater the move’s power.
Water
40
100%
25
0
The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.
Electric
65
100%
20
0
The user throws an electrically charged tackle at the
target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Ghost
--
100%
10
0
The target is exposed to a sinister ray that
triggers confusion.
Normal
90
85%
20
0
A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into
the target. This also damages the user a little.
Water
120
80%
5
0
The target is blasted by a huge volume of water
launched under great pressure.
By breeding
Crystal
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Normal
--
100%
15
0
The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP
the user has, the greater the move’s power.
Normal
--
85%
40
0
An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target’s
Defense stat.
Normal
--
55%
20
0
The user generates odd sound waves from its body
that confuse the target.
By tutoring
Crystal
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Ice
95
100%
10
0
The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy.
This may also leave the target frozen.
Electric
95
100%
15
0
A strong electric blast crashes down on the target.
This may also leave the target with paralysis.
By TM/HM
Crystal
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
???
--
--
10
0
A move that works differently for the Ghost type
than for all other types.
Poison
--
85%
10
0
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned.
Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Electric
100
50%
5
0
The user fires an electric blast like a cannon to inflict
damage and cause paralysis.
Normal
30-70
100%
15
0
A unique attack that varies in type depending on the
Pokémon using it.
Normal
40
100%
15
0
This attack can be used only if the user is asleep.
The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Normal
--
--
10
4
Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of
failing rises if it is used in succession.
Water
--
--
5
0
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five
turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers
the power of Fire-type moves.
Normal
--
--
10
4
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP.
Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
less the user likes its Trainer.
Electric
120
70%
10
0
A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to
inflict damage. This may also leave the target
with paralysis.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
more the user likes its Trainer.
Normal
--
--
15
0
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of
itself to raise its evasiveness.
Normal
--
90%
15
0
The user enrages and confuses the target. However,
this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
Normal
--
--
10
0
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the
moves it knows.
Psychic
--
--
10
0
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully
restores the user’s HP and heals any
status conditions.
Normal
--
100%
15
0
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target
becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
Water
95
100%
15
0
The user attacks everything around it by swamping
its surroundings with a giant wave.
Normal
--
70%
20
0
The user flashes a bright light that cuts the
target’s accuracy.
Water
15
70%
15
0
The user traps the target in a violent swirling
whirlpool for four to five turns.
Water
80
100%
15
0
The user charges at the target and may make
it flinch.
By leveling up
Ruby and Sapphire
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Water
20
100%
30
0
A spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the
opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their
Speed stat.
Electric
--
100%
20
0
The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that
paralyzes the target.
Normal
--
55%
20
0
The user generates odd sound waves from its body
that confuse the target.
Normal
--
100%
15
0
The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP
the user has, the greater the move’s power.
Water
40
100%
25
0
The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.
Electric
65
100%
20
0
The user throws an electrically charged tackle at the
target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Ghost
--
100%
10
0
The target is exposed to a sinister ray that
triggers confusion.
Normal
90
85%
20
0
A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into
the target. This also damages the user a little.
Water
120
80%
5
0
The target is blasted by a huge volume of water
launched under great pressure.
Electric
--
--
20
0
The user boosts the power of the Electric move it
uses on the next turn. This also raises the user’s
Sp. Def stat.
By breeding
Ruby and Sapphire
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Psychic
--
--
20
0
The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its
concerns. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.
Normal
--
100%
15
0
The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP
the user has, the greater the move’s power.
Normal
--
85%
40
0
An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target’s
Defense stat.
By TM/HM
Ruby and Sapphire
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Water
60
100%
20
0
The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of
water. This may also confuse the target.
Poison
--
85%
10
0
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned.
Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Ice
--
--
10
0
The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns.
It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type.
Normal
30-70
100%
15
0
A unique attack that varies in type depending on the
Pokémon using it.
Ice
95
100%
10
0
The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy.
This may also leave the target frozen.
Ice
120
70%
5
0
A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing
Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing
Pokémon frozen.
Normal
--
--
10
4
Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of
failing rises if it is used in succession.
Water
--
--
5
0
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five
turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers
the power of Fire-type moves.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
less the user likes its Trainer.
Electric
95
100%
15
0
A strong electric blast crashes down on the target.
This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Electric
120
70%
10
0
A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to
inflict damage. This may also leave the target
with paralysis.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
more the user likes its Trainer.
Normal
--
--
15
0
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of
itself to raise its evasiveness.
Electric
60
--
20
0
The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of
electricity. This attack never misses.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
This attack move doubles its power if the user is
poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
The additional effects of this attack depend upon
where it was used.
Psychic
--
--
10
0
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully
restores the user’s HP and heals any
status conditions.
Normal
--
100%
15
0
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target
becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
Water
95
100%
15
0
The user attacks everything around it by swamping
its surroundings with a giant wave.
Normal
--
70%
20
0
The user flashes a bright light that cuts the
target’s accuracy.
Water
80
100%
15
0
The user charges at the target and may make
it flinch.
Water
60
100%
10
0
Diving on the first turn, the user floats up and
attacks on the next turn.
By leveling up
Emerald
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Water
20
100%
30
0
A spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the
opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their
Speed stat.
Electric
--
100%
20
0
The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that
paralyzes the target.
Normal
--
55%
20
0
The user generates odd sound waves from its body
that confuse the target.
Normal
--
100%
15
0
The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP
the user has, the greater the move’s power.
Water
40
100%
25
0
The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.
Electric
65
100%
20
0
The user throws an electrically charged tackle at the
target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Ghost
--
100%
10
0
The target is exposed to a sinister ray that
triggers confusion.
Normal
90
85%
20
0
A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into
the target. This also damages the user a little.
Water
120
80%
5
0
The target is blasted by a huge volume of water
launched under great pressure.
Electric
--
--
20
0
The user boosts the power of the Electric move it
uses on the next turn. This also raises the user’s
Sp. Def stat.
By breeding
Emerald
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Psychic
--
--
20
0
The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its
concerns. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.
Normal
--
100%
15
0
The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP
the user has, the greater the move’s power.
Normal
--
85%
40
0
An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target’s
Defense stat.
By tutoring
Emerald
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Normal
120
100%
15
0
A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the
user quite a lot.
Normal
--
--
10
4
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP.
Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Normal
--
--
10
0
The user copies the target’s last move. The move
can be used during battle until the Pokémon is
switched out.
Normal
--
--
10
0
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the
moves it knows.
Normal
40
100%
15
0
This attack can be used only if the user is asleep.
The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Normal
--
--
10
0
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP.
The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
Normal
--
90%
15
0
The user enrages and confuses the target. However,
this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
Electric
--
100%
20
0
The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that
paralyzes the target.
By TM/HM
Emerald
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Water
60
100%
20
0
The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of
water. This may also confuse the target.
Poison
--
85%
10
0
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned.
Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Ice
--
--
10
0
The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns.
It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type.
Normal
30-70
100%
15
0
A unique attack that varies in type depending on the
Pokémon using it.
Ice
95
100%
10
0
The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy.
This may also leave the target frozen.
Ice
120
70%
5
0
A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing
Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing
Pokémon frozen.
Normal
--
--
10
4
Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of
failing rises if it is used in succession.
Water
--
--
5
0
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five
turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers
the power of Fire-type moves.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
less the user likes its Trainer.
Electric
95
100%
15
0
A strong electric blast crashes down on the target.
This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Electric
120
70%
10
0
A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to
inflict damage. This may also leave the target
with paralysis.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
more the user likes its Trainer.
Normal
--
--
15
0
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of
itself to raise its evasiveness.
Electric
60
--
20
0
The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of
electricity. This attack never misses.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
This attack move doubles its power if the user is
poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
The additional effects of this attack depend upon
where it was used.
Psychic
--
--
10
0
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully
restores the user’s HP and heals any
status conditions.
Normal
--
100%
15
0
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target
becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
Water
95
100%
15
0
The user attacks everything around it by swamping
its surroundings with a giant wave.
Normal
--
70%
20
0
The user flashes a bright light that cuts the
target’s accuracy.
Water
80
100%
15
0
The user charges at the target and may make
it flinch.
Water
60
100%
10
0
Diving on the first turn, the user floats up and
attacks on the next turn.
By leveling up
FireRed and LeafGreen
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Water
20
100%
30
0
A spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the
opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their
Speed stat.
Electric
--
100%
20
0
The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that
paralyzes the target.
Normal
--
55%
20
0
The user generates odd sound waves from its body
that confuse the target.
Normal
--
100%
15
0
The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP
the user has, the greater the move’s power.
Water
40
100%
25
0
The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.
Electric
65
100%
20
0
The user throws an electrically charged tackle at the
target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Ghost
--
100%
10
0
The target is exposed to a sinister ray that
triggers confusion.
Normal
90
85%
20
0
A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into
the target. This also damages the user a little.
Water
120
80%
5
0
The target is blasted by a huge volume of water
launched under great pressure.
Electric
--
--
20
0
The user boosts the power of the Electric move it
uses on the next turn. This also raises the user’s
Sp. Def stat.
By breeding
FireRed and LeafGreen
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Psychic
--
--
20
0
The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its
concerns. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.
Normal
--
100%
15
0
The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP
the user has, the greater the move’s power.
Normal
--
85%
40
0
An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target’s
Defense stat.
By tutoring
FireRed and LeafGreen
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Normal
120
100%
15
0
A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the
user quite a lot.
Normal
--
--
10
0
The user copies the target’s last move. The move
can be used during battle until the Pokémon is
switched out.
Normal
--
--
10
0
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP.
The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
Electric
--
100%
20
0
The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that
paralyzes the target.
By TM/HM
FireRed and LeafGreen
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Water
60
100%
20
0
The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of
water. This may also confuse the target.
Poison
--
85%
10
0
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned.
Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Ice
--
--
10
0
The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns.
It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type.
Normal
30-70
100%
15
0
A unique attack that varies in type depending on the
Pokémon using it.
Ice
95
100%
10
0
The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy.
This may also leave the target frozen.
Ice
120
70%
5
0
A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing
Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing
Pokémon frozen.
Normal
--
--
10
4
Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of
failing rises if it is used in succession.
Water
--
--
5
0
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five
turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers
the power of Fire-type moves.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
less the user likes its Trainer.
Electric
95
100%
15
0
A strong electric blast crashes down on the target.
This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Electric
120
70%
10
0
A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to
inflict damage. This may also leave the target
with paralysis.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
more the user likes its Trainer.
Normal
--
--
15
0
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of
itself to raise its evasiveness.
Electric
60
--
20
0
The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of
electricity. This attack never misses.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
This attack move doubles its power if the user is
poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
The additional effects of this attack depend upon
where it was used.
Psychic
--
--
10
0
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully
restores the user’s HP and heals any
status conditions.
Normal
--
100%
15
0
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target
becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
Water
95
100%
15
0
The user attacks everything around it by swamping
its surroundings with a giant wave.
Normal
--
70%
20
0
The user flashes a bright light that cuts the
target’s accuracy.
Water
80
100%
15
0
The user charges at the target and may make
it flinch.
Water
60
100%
10
0
Diving on the first turn, the user floats up and
attacks on the next turn.
By leveling up
Colosseum
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Water
20
100%
30
0
A spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the
opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their
Speed stat.
Electric
--
100%
20
0
The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that
paralyzes the target.
Normal
--
55%
20
0
The user generates odd sound waves from its body
that confuse the target.
Normal
--
100%
15
0
The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP
the user has, the greater the move’s power.
Water
40
100%
25
0
The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.
Electric
65
100%
20
0
The user throws an electrically charged tackle at the
target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Ghost
--
100%
10
0
The target is exposed to a sinister ray that
triggers confusion.
Normal
90
85%
20
0
A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into
the target. This also damages the user a little.
Water
120
80%
5
0
The target is blasted by a huge volume of water
launched under great pressure.
Electric
--
--
20
0
The user boosts the power of the Electric move it
uses on the next turn. This also raises the user’s
Sp. Def stat.
By TM/HM
Colosseum
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Water
60
100%
20
0
The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of
water. This may also confuse the target.
Poison
--
90%
10
0
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned.
Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Ice
--
--
10
0
The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns.
It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type.
Normal
30-70
100%
15
0
A unique attack that varies in type depending on the
Pokémon using it.
Ice
95
100%
10
0
The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy.
This may also leave the target frozen.
Ice
120
70%
5
0
A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing
Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing
Pokémon frozen.
Normal
--
--
10
4
Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of
failing rises if it is used in succession.
Water
--
--
5
0
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five
turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers
the power of Fire-type moves.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
less the user likes its Trainer.
Electric
95
100%
15
0
A strong electric blast crashes down on the target.
This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Electric
120
70%
10
0
A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to
inflict damage. This may also leave the target
with paralysis.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
more the user likes its Trainer.
Normal
--
--
15
0
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of
itself to raise its evasiveness.
Electric
60
--
20
0
The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of
electricity. This attack never misses.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
This attack move doubles its power if the user is
poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
The additional effects of this attack depend upon
where it was used.
Psychic
--
--
10
0
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully
restores the user’s HP and heals any
status conditions.
Normal
--
100%
15
0
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target
becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
Water
95
100%
15
0
The user attacks everything around it by swamping
its surroundings with a giant wave.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
The user flashes a bright light that cuts the
target’s accuracy.
Water
80
100%
15
0
The user charges at the target and may make
it flinch.
Water
80
100%
10
0
Diving on the first turn, the user floats up and
attacks on the next turn.
By leveling up
XD
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Water
20
100%
30
0
A spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the
opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their
Speed stat.
Electric
--
100%
20
0
The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that
paralyzes the target.
Normal
--
55%
20
0
The user generates odd sound waves from its body
that confuse the target.
Normal
--
100%
15
0
The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP
the user has, the greater the move’s power.
Water
40
100%
25
0
The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.
Electric
65
100%
20
0
The user throws an electrically charged tackle at the
target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Ghost
--
100%
10
0
The target is exposed to a sinister ray that
triggers confusion.
Normal
90
85%
20
0
A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into
the target. This also damages the user a little.
Water
120
80%
5
0
The target is blasted by a huge volume of water
launched under great pressure.
Electric
--
--
20
0
The user boosts the power of the Electric move it
uses on the next turn. This also raises the user’s
Sp. Def stat.
By tutoring
XD
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Normal
120
100%
15
0
A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the
user quite a lot.
Normal
--
--
10
0
The user copies the target’s last move. The move
can be used during battle until the Pokémon is
switched out.
Normal
--
--
10
0
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP.
The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
Normal
--
90%
15
0
The user enrages and confuses the target. However,
this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
Electric
--
100%
20
0
The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that
paralyzes the target.
By TM/HM
XD
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Water
60
100%
20
0
The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of
water. This may also confuse the target.
Poison
--
90%
10
0
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned.
Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Ice
--
--
10
0
The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns.
It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type.
Normal
30-70
100%
15
0
A unique attack that varies in type depending on the
Pokémon using it.
Ice
95
100%
10
0
The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy.
This may also leave the target frozen.
Ice
120
70%
5
0
A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing
Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing
Pokémon frozen.
Normal
--
--
10
4
Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of
failing rises if it is used in succession.
Water
--
--
5
0
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five
turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers
the power of Fire-type moves.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
less the user likes its Trainer.
Electric
95
100%
15
0
A strong electric blast crashes down on the target.
This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Electric
120
70%
10
0
A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to
inflict damage. This may also leave the target
with paralysis.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
more the user likes its Trainer.
Normal
--
--
15
0
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of
itself to raise its evasiveness.
Electric
60
--
20
0
The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of
electricity. This attack never misses.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
This attack move doubles its power if the user is
poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
The additional effects of this attack depend upon
where it was used.
Psychic
--
--
10
0
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully
restores the user’s HP and heals any
status conditions.
Normal
--
100%
15
0
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target
becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
Water
95
100%
15
0
The user attacks everything around it by swamping
its surroundings with a giant wave.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
The user flashes a bright light that cuts the
target’s accuracy.
Water
80
100%
15
0
The user charges at the target and may make
it flinch.
Water
80
100%
10
0
Diving on the first turn, the user floats up and
attacks on the next turn.
By TM/HM
Diamond and Pearl
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Water
60
100%
20
0
The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of
water. This may also confuse the target.
Poison
--
85%
10
0
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned.
Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Ice
--
--
10
0
The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns.
It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type.
Normal
30-70
100%
15
0
A unique attack that varies in type depending on the
Pokémon using it.
Ice
95
100%
10
0
The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy.
This may also leave the target frozen.
Ice
120
70%
5
0
A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing
Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing
Pokémon frozen.
Normal
--
--
10
4
Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of
failing rises if it is used in succession.
Water
--
--
5
0
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five
turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers
the power of Fire-type moves.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
less the user likes its Trainer.
Electric
95
100%
15
0
A strong electric blast crashes down on the target.
This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Electric
120
70%
10
0
A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to
inflict damage. This may also leave the target
with paralysis.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
more the user likes its Trainer.
Normal
--
--
15
0
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of
itself to raise its evasiveness.
Electric
60
--
20
0
The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of
electricity. This attack never misses.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
This attack move doubles its power if the user is
poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
The additional effects of this attack depend upon
where it was used.
Psychic
--
--
10
0
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully
restores the user’s HP and heals any
status conditions.
Normal
--
100%
15
0
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target
becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
Water
65
100%
10
0
If the target’s HP is half or less, this attack will hit
with double the power.
Electric
50
90%
10
0
The user attacks with an electric charge. The user
may use any remaining electricity to raise its
Sp. Atk stat.
Normal
--
--
10
4
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP.
Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
The user flashes a bright light that cuts the
target’s accuracy.
Electric
--
100%
20
0
The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that
paralyzes the target.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of
the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its
Sp. Atk stat.
Normal
--
--
10
0
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the
moves it knows.
Normal
--
100%
15
0
The user draws power to attack by using its held
Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type
and power.
Normal
--
90%
15
0
The user enrages and confuses the target. However,
this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
Normal
--
--
10
0
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP.
The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
Water
95
100%
15
0
The user attacks everything around it by swamping
its surroundings with a giant wave.
Water
80
100%
15
0
The user charges at the target and may make
it flinch.
By TM/HM
Platinum
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Water
60
100%
20
0
The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of
water. This may also confuse the target.
Poison
--
85%
10
0
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned.
Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Ice
--
--
10
0
The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns.
It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type.
Normal
30-70
100%
15
0
A unique attack that varies in type depending on the
Pokémon using it.
Ice
95
100%
10
0
The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy.
This may also leave the target frozen.
Ice
120
70%
5
0
A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing
Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing
Pokémon frozen.
Normal
--
--
10
4
Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of
failing rises if it is used in succession.
Water
--
--
5
0
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five
turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers
the power of Fire-type moves.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
less the user likes its Trainer.
Electric
95
100%
15
0
A strong electric blast crashes down on the target.
This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Electric
120
70%
10
0
A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to
inflict damage. This may also leave the target
with paralysis.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
more the user likes its Trainer.
Normal
--
--
15
0
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of
itself to raise its evasiveness.
Electric
60
--
20
0
The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of
electricity. This attack never misses.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
This attack move doubles its power if the user is
poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
The additional effects of this attack depend upon
where it was used.
Psychic
--
--
10
0
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully
restores the user’s HP and heals any
status conditions.
Normal
--
100%
15
0
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target
becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
Water
65
100%
10
0
If the target’s HP is half or less, this attack will hit
with double the power.
Electric
50
90%
10
0
The user attacks with an electric charge. The user
may use any remaining electricity to raise its
Sp. Atk stat.
Normal
--
--
10
4
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP.
Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
The user flashes a bright light that cuts the
target’s accuracy.
Electric
--
100%
20
0
The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that
paralyzes the target.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of
the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its
Sp. Atk stat.
Normal
--
--
10
0
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the
moves it knows.
Normal
--
100%
15
0
The user draws power to attack by using its held
Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type
and power.
Normal
--
90%
15
0
The user enrages and confuses the target. However,
this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
Normal
--
--
10
0
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP.
The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
Water
95
100%
15
0
The user attacks everything around it by swamping
its surroundings with a giant wave.
Water
80
100%
15
0
The user charges at the target and may make
it flinch.
By TM/HM
HeartGold and SoulSilver
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Water
60
100%
20
0
The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of
water. This may also confuse the target.
Poison
--
85%
10
0
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned.
Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Ice
--
--
10
0
The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns.
It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type.
Normal
30-70
100%
15
0
A unique attack that varies in type depending on the
Pokémon using it.
Ice
95
100%
10
0
The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy.
This may also leave the target frozen.
Ice
120
70%
5
0
A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing
Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing
Pokémon frozen.
Normal
--
--
10
4
Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of
failing rises if it is used in succession.
Water
--
--
5
0
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five
turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers
the power of Fire-type moves.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
less the user likes its Trainer.
Electric
95
100%
15
0
A strong electric blast crashes down on the target.
This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Electric
120
70%
10
0
A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to
inflict damage. This may also leave the target
with paralysis.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
more the user likes its Trainer.
Normal
--
--
15
0
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of
itself to raise its evasiveness.
Electric
60
--
20
0
The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of
electricity. This attack never misses.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
This attack move doubles its power if the user is
poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
The additional effects of this attack depend upon
where it was used.
Psychic
--
--
10
0
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully
restores the user’s HP and heals any
status conditions.
Normal
--
100%
15
0
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target
becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
Water
65
100%
10
0
If the target’s HP is half or less, this attack will hit
with double the power.
Electric
50
90%
10
0
The user attacks with an electric charge. The user
may use any remaining electricity to raise its
Sp. Atk stat.
Normal
--
--
10
4
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP.
Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
The user flashes a bright light that cuts the
target’s accuracy.
Electric
--
100%
20
0
The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that
paralyzes the target.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of
the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its
Sp. Atk stat.
Normal
--
--
10
0
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the
moves it knows.
Normal
--
100%
15
0
The user draws power to attack by using its held
Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type
and power.
Normal
--
90%
15
0
The user enrages and confuses the target. However,
this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
Normal
--
--
10
0
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP.
The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
Water
95
100%
15
0
The user attacks everything around it by swamping
its surroundings with a giant wave.
Water
15
70%
15
0
The user traps the target in a violent swirling
whirlpool for four to five turns.
Water
80
100%
15
0
The user charges at the target and may make
it flinch.
By TM/HM
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Move
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Poison
--
90%
10
0
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned.
Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Ice
--
--
10
0
The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns.
It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type.
Normal
60
100%
15
0
A unique attack that varies in type depending on the
Pokémon using it.
Ice
90
100%
10
0
The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy.
This may also leave the target frozen.
Ice
110
70%
5
0
A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing
Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing
Pokémon frozen.
Normal
--
--
10
4
Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of
failing rises if it is used in succession.
Water
--
--
5
0
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five
turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers
the power of Fire-type moves.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
less the user likes its Trainer.
Electric
90
100%
15
0
A strong electric blast crashes down on the target.
This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Electric
110
70%
10
0
A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to
inflict damage. This may also leave the target
with paralysis.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
This full-power attack grows more powerful the
more the user likes its Trainer.
Normal
--
--
15
0
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of
itself to raise its evasiveness.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
This attack move doubles its power if the user is
poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Psychic
--
--
10
0
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully
restores the user’s HP and heals any
status conditions.
Normal
--
100%
15
0
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target
becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
Normal
60
100%
15
0
The user attacks the target with a song. Others can
join in the Round to increase the power of
the attack.
Water
80
100%
15
0
The user shoots boiling hot water at its target.
This may also leave the target with a burn.
Electric
50
90%
10
0
The user attacks with an electric charge. The user
may use any remaining electricity to raise its
Sp. Atk stat.
Normal
--
100%
20
0
The user flashes a bright light that cuts the
target’s accuracy.
Electric
70
100%
20
0
After making its attack, the user rushes back to
switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
Electric
--
100%
20
0
The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that
paralyzes the target.
Normal
--
90%
15
0
The user enrages and confuses the target. However,
this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
Normal
--
--
10
0
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the
moves it knows.
Normal
--
--
10
0
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP.
The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
Electric
90
100%
15
0
The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes
into its target. This also damages the user a little.
Normal
70
100%
20
0
The additional effects of this attack depend upon
where it was used.
Fairy
80
100%
10
0
The user damages opposing Pokémon by emitting a
powerful flash.
Normal
--
--
20
0
The user tells the target a secret, and the target
loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers
the target’s Sp. Atk stat.
Water
90
100%
15
0
The user attacks everything around it by swamping
its surroundings with a giant wave.
Water
80
100%
15
0
The user charges at the target and may make
it flinch.
Water
80
100%
10
0
Diving on the first turn, the user floats up and
attacks on the next turn.
#170 Chinchou
Sprites & extra info…
![[EN]](../images/flags/en.png){kind=small}
![[IT]](../images/flags/it.png){kind=small}
![[FR]](../images/flags/fr.png){kind=small}
![[DE]](../images/flags/de.png){kind=small}
![[ES]](../images/flags/es.png){kind=small}
![[FOOTPRINT]](../sprites/footprints/ftp__170.png "Footprint"){kind=small}
% Catch rate: 190/255
Base friendship: 70/255
Blue
Held item
Gen. II-V data
Gen. II:
Chonchie
