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No. 0170 · Generation II · Johto

Chinchou

The Angler Pokémon

TL;DR. Chinchou is a water/electric-type Pokémon from Generation II. Base Stat Total: 330. It shoots positive and negative elec tricity between the tips of its two antennae and zaps its enemies.

Water Electric

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

Height0.5 m

Weight12.0 kg

AbilitiesVolt Absorb, Illuminate

HiddenWater Absorb

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 330. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 75

Attack 38

Defense 38

Sp. Attack 56

Sp. Defense 56

Speed 67

Total330

330 base stat total, the 741st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 158th among Water-types.

75 base HP, Chinchou's strongest stat, ranking 74th of 221 Water-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Chinchou in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Chinchou reaches 1,119 CP at level 40 and 1,280 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack106

GO Defense97

GO Stamina181

Max CP (L40)1,119

Max CP (L50)1,265

Best buddy (L51)1,280

Raid catch CP 591–639 (L20). Weather boosted 739–799 (L25).

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Competitive

Chinchou in competitive play.

Chinchou is a Generation 9 LC-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #990 in the Great League.

Pivot

Hydro Pump / Thunderbolt / Ice Beam / Volt Switch

ItemEviolite
NatureTimid
EVs132 Def / 148 SpA / 220 Spe
TeraFlying

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #990 60.2 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Chinchou.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Chinchou, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Chinchou?

Chinchou is a Water/Electric-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Chinchou weak to?

Chinchou takes 2× damage from Grass, Ground. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Chinchou resistant to?

Chinchou resists Fire, Water, Ice, Flying, Steel. It has no full immunities.

How does Chinchou evolve?

Chinchou evolves into Lanturn (Level 27).

What generation is Chinchou from?

Chinchou was introduced in Generation II (the Johto region). Its Pokédex number is #0170.

What are Chinchou's base stats?

Chinchou has HP 75, Attack 38, Defense 38, Special Attack 56, Special Defense 56, and Speed 67. Total base stat total: 330.

What are Chinchou's abilities?

Chinchou can have the abilities Volt Absorb, Illuminate, plus the Hidden Ability Water Absorb.

Is Chinchou legendary or mythical?

No. Chinchou is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Chinchou's best stat?

Chinchou's highest base stat is HP at 75, which ranks 74th of 221 Water-type Pokémon.

Is Chinchou good?

Chinchou has a base stat total of 330, the 741st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 158th among Water-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Chinchou as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Chinchou in HeartGold / SoulSilver — Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver

Chinchou in Black / White — Gen V Black / White

Chinchou in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon — Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon

Chinchou 3D render in Pokémon HOME — HOME Modern 3D render

Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Chinchou is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to

Grass Ground

½× Resists

Fire Water Ice Flying

¼× Strongly resists

Steel

Comparison

Chinchou vs. the average Water-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 221 Water-type Pokémon.

Stat	Chinchou	Water avg	Difference
HP	75	69	+6
Attack	38	73	-35
Defense	38	70	-32
Special Attack	56	75	-19
Special Defense	56	68	-12
Speed	67	71	-4
Total	330	426	-96

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Game appearances

Chinchou appears in 30 games.

Every mainline release where Chinchou is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen II

2000 Gold
2000 Silver
2001 Crystal

Gen III

2003 Ruby
2003 Sapphire
2004 FireRed
2004 LeafGreen
2005 Emerald

Gen IV

2007 Diamond
2007 Pearl
2009 Platinum
2010 HeartGold
2010 SoulSilver

Gen V

2011 Black
2011 White
2012 Black 2
2012 White 2

Gen VI

2013 X
2013 Y
2014 Alpha Sapphire
2014 Omega Ruby

Gen VII

2016 Moon
2016 Sun
2017 Ultra Moon
2017 Ultra Sun

Gen VIII

2019 Shield
2019 Sword
2020 Isle of Armor DLC

Gen IX

2023 Indigo Disk DLC

Side games + live service

2016 Pokémon GO

Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.

Where to find

Catch Chinchou in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 21 games have a known habitat.

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Sinnoh Sea Route 220

Gold, Silver, Crystal

Cinnabar IslandJohto Sea Route 41Kanto Route 26Kanto Route 27Kanto Sea Route 20Kanto Sea Route 21New Bark TownPallet TownVermilion CityVermilion City SS Anne Dock

HeartGold, SoulSilver

Cinnabar IslandJohto Route 47Johto Sea Route 41Kanto Route 26Kanto Route 27Kanto Sea Route 20Kanto Sea Route 21New Bark TownPallet TownVermilion CityVermilion City SS Anne Dock

Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald

Hoenn Route 124 UnderwaterHoenn Route 126 Underwater

Black, White

Driftveil CityUnova Route 18

Black 2, White 2

Undella Bay

X, Y

Azure BayShalour City

Sun, Moon

Alola Route 8 Main

Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon

Akala OutskirtsAlola Route 8 Main