Chinchou

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Chinchou

Pokédex data

National №	0170
Type	Water Electric
Species	Angler Pokémon
Abilities	1. Volt Absorb 2. Illuminate Water Absorb (hidden ability)
Local №	174 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 181 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 176 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 147 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 190 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 201 (Sun/Moon) 257 (U.Sun/U.Moon) 220 (Sword/Shield — Galar) 188 (Sword/Shield — Isle of Armor)

Training

EV yield	1 HP
Catch rate	190
Base Friendship	50 (Normal)
Base Exp.	66
Growth Rate	Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups	Water 2
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	20 (4864–5140 steps)

Base stats

HP	75	260	354
Attack	38	72	192
Defense	38	72	192
Sp. Atk	56	105	232
Sp. Def	56	105	232
Speed	67	125	256
Total	330	Min	Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Evolution chart

#0170
Chinchou
Water · Electric

(Level 27)

#0171
Lanturn
Water · Electric

Chinchou changes

In Generations 2-4, Chinchou has a base experience yield of 90.
In Generations 2-7, Chinchou has a base Friendship value of 70.

Moves learned by Chinchou

In other generations 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Chinchou

Gold/Silver Crystal

Moves learnt by level up

Chinchou learns the following moves in Pokémon Gold & Silver at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Thunder Wave	electric	—	90
1	Bubble	water	40	100
5	Supersonic	normal	—	55
13	Flail	normal	—	100
17	Water Gun	water	40	100
25	Spark	electric	65	100
29	Confuse Ray	ghost	—	100
37	Take Down	normal	90	85
41	Hydro Pump	water	110	80
No moves.

Egg moves

Chinchou learns the following moves via breeding in Gold & Silver.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Supersonic	normal	—	55
Screech	normal	—	85
Flail	normal	—	100
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Chinchou can be taught these attacks in Gold & Silver from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Chinchou is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Gold & Silver.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
03	Surf	water	90	100
05	Flash	normal	—	100
06	Whirlpool	water	35	85
07	Waterfall	water	80	100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Chinchou is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Gold & Silver.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
03	Curse	ghost	—	—
06	Toxic	poison	—	90
07	Zap Cannon	electric	120	50
10	Hidden Power	normal	60	100
13	Snore	normal	50	100
17	Protect	normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	water	—	—
20	Endure	normal	—	—
21	Frustration	normal	—	100
25	Thunder	electric	110	70
27	Return	normal	—	100
32	Double Team	normal	—	—
34	Swagger	normal	—	85
35	Sleep Talk	normal	—	—
44	Rest	psychic	—	—
45	Attract	normal	—	100
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Chinchou learns the following moves in Pokémon Crystal at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Thunder Wave	electric	—	90
1	Bubble	water	40	100
5	Supersonic	normal	—	55
13	Flail	normal	—	100
17	Water Gun	water	40	100
25	Spark	electric	65	100
29	Confuse Ray	ghost	—	100
37	Take Down	normal	90	85
41	Hydro Pump	water	110	80
No moves.

Egg moves

Chinchou learns the following moves via breeding in Crystal.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Supersonic	normal	—	55
Screech	normal	—	85
Flail	normal	—	100
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Chinchou can be taught these attacks in Crystal from move tutors.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Ice Beam	ice	90	100
Thunderbolt	electric	90	100
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Chinchou is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Crystal.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
03	Surf	water	90	100
05	Flash	normal	—	100
06	Whirlpool	water	35	85
07	Waterfall	water	80	100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Chinchou is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Crystal.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
03	Curse	ghost	—	—
06	Toxic	poison	—	90
07	Zap Cannon	electric	120	50
10	Hidden Power	normal	60	100
13	Snore	normal	50	100
17	Protect	normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	water	—	—
20	Endure	normal	—	—
21	Frustration	normal	—	100
25	Thunder	electric	110	70
27	Return	normal	—	100
32	Double Team	normal	—	—
34	Swagger	normal	—	85
35	Sleep Talk	normal	—	—
44	Rest	psychic	—	—
45	Attract	normal	—	100
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Ruby/Sapphire Emerald FireRed/LeafGreen Colosseum XD

Moves learnt by level up

Chinchou learns the following moves in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Thunder Wave	electric	—	90
1	Bubble	water	40	100
5	Supersonic	normal	—	55
13	Flail	normal	—	100
17	Water Gun	water	40	100
25	Spark	electric	65	100
29	Confuse Ray	ghost	—	100
37	Take Down	normal	90	85
41	Hydro Pump	water	110	80
49	Charge	electric	—	—
No moves.

Egg moves

Chinchou learns the following moves via breeding in Ruby & Sapphire.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Screech	normal	—	85
Amnesia	psychic	—	—
Flail	normal	—	100
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Chinchou can be taught these attacks in Ruby & Sapphire from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Chinchou is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
03	Surf	water	90	100
05	Flash	normal	—	100
07	Waterfall	water	80	100
08	Dive	water	80	100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Chinchou is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
03	Water Pulse	water	60	100
06	Toxic	poison	—	90
07	Hail	ice	—	—
10	Hidden Power	normal	60	100
13	Ice Beam	ice	90	100
14	Blizzard	ice	110	70
17	Protect	normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	water	—	—
21	Frustration	normal	—	100
24	Thunderbolt	electric	90	100
25	Thunder	electric	110	70
27	Return	normal	—	100
32	Double Team	normal	—	—
34	Shock Wave	electric	60	∞
42	Facade	normal	70	100
43	Secret Power	normal	70	100
44	Rest	psychic	—	—
45	Attract	normal	—	100
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Chinchou learns the following moves in Pokémon Emerald at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Thunder Wave	electric	—	90
1	Bubble	water	40	100
5	Supersonic	normal	—	55
13	Flail	normal	—	100
17	Water Gun	water	40	100
25	Spark	electric	65	100
29	Confuse Ray	ghost	—	100
37	Take Down	normal	90	85
41	Hydro Pump	water	110	80
49	Charge	electric	—	—
No moves.

Egg moves

Chinchou learns the following moves via breeding in Emerald.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Screech	normal	—	85
Amnesia	psychic	—	—
Flail	normal	—	100
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Chinchou can be taught these attacks in Emerald from move tutors.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Double-Edge	normal	120	100
Thunder Wave	electric	—	90
Mimic	normal	—	—
Substitute	normal	—	—
Snore	normal	50	100
Endure	normal	—	—
Swagger	normal	—	85
Sleep Talk	normal	—	—
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Chinchou is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Emerald.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
03	Surf	water	90	100
05	Flash	normal	—	100
07	Waterfall	water	80	100
08	Dive	water	80	100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Chinchou is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Emerald.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
03	Water Pulse	water	60	100
06	Toxic	poison	—	90
07	Hail	ice	—	—
10	Hidden Power	normal	60	100
13	Ice Beam	ice	90	100
14	Blizzard	ice	110	70
17	Protect	normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	water	—	—
21	Frustration	normal	—	100
24	Thunderbolt	electric	90	100
25	Thunder	electric	110	70
27	Return	normal	—	100
32	Double Team	normal	—	—
34	Shock Wave	electric	60	∞
42	Facade	normal	70	100
43	Secret Power	normal	70	100
44	Rest	psychic	—	—
45	Attract	normal	—	100
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Chinchou learns the following moves in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Thunder Wave	electric	—	90
1	Bubble	water	40	100
5	Supersonic	normal	—	55
13	Flail	normal	—	100
17	Water Gun	water	40	100
25	Spark	electric	65	100
29	Confuse Ray	ghost	—	100
37	Take Down	normal	90	85
41	Hydro Pump	water	110	80
49	Charge	electric	—	—
No moves.

Egg moves

Chinchou learns the following moves via breeding in FireRed & LeafGreen.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Screech	normal	—	85
Amnesia	psychic	—	—
Flail	normal	—	100
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Chinchou can be taught these attacks in FireRed & LeafGreen from move tutors.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Double-Edge	normal	120	100
Thunder Wave	electric	—	90
Mimic	normal	—	—
Substitute	normal	—	—
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Chinchou is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
03	Surf	water	90	100
05	Flash	normal	—	100
07	Waterfall	water	80	100
08	Dive	water	80	100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Chinchou is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
03	Water Pulse	water	60	100
06	Toxic	poison	—	90
07	Hail	ice	—	—
10	Hidden Power	normal	60	100
13	Ice Beam	ice	90	100
14	Blizzard	ice	110	70
17	Protect	normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	water	—	—
21	Frustration	normal	—	100
24	Thunderbolt	electric	90	100
25	Thunder	electric	110	70
27	Return	normal	—	100
32	Double Team	normal	—	—
34	Shock Wave	electric	60	∞
42	Facade	normal	70	100
43	Secret Power	normal	70	100
44	Rest	psychic	—	—
45	Attract	normal	—	100
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Chinchou learns the following moves in Pokémon Colosseum at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Thunder Wave	electric	—	90
1	Bubble	water	40	100
5	Supersonic	normal	—	55
13	Flail	normal	—	100
17	Water Gun	water	40	100
25	Spark	electric	65	100
29	Confuse Ray	ghost	—	100
37	Take Down	normal	90	85
41	Hydro Pump	water	110	80
49	Charge	electric	—	—
No moves.

Egg moves

Chinchou learns the following moves via breeding in Colosseum.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Chinchou can be taught these attacks in Colosseum from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Chinchou is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Colosseum.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
03	Surf	water	90	100
05	Flash	normal	—	100
07	Waterfall	water	80	100
08	Dive	water	80	100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Chinchou is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Colosseum.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
03	Water Pulse	water	60	100
06	Toxic	poison	—	90
07	Hail	ice	—	—
10	Hidden Power	normal	60	100
13	Ice Beam	ice	90	100
14	Blizzard	ice	110	70
17	Protect	normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	water	—	—
21	Frustration	normal	—	100
24	Thunderbolt	electric	90	100
25	Thunder	electric	110	70
27	Return	normal	—	100
32	Double Team	normal	—	—
34	Shock Wave	electric	60	∞
42	Facade	normal	70	100
43	Secret Power	normal	70	100
44	Rest	psychic	—	—
45	Attract	normal	—	100
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Chinchou learns the following moves in Pokémon XD at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Thunder Wave	electric	—	90
1	Bubble	water	40	100
5	Supersonic	normal	—	55
13	Flail	normal	—	100
17	Water Gun	water	40	100
25	Spark	electric	65	100
29	Confuse Ray	ghost	—	100
37	Take Down	normal	90	85
41	Hydro Pump	water	110	80
49	Charge	electric	—	—
No moves.

Egg moves

Chinchou learns the following moves via breeding in XD.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Chinchou can be taught these attacks in XD from move tutors.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Double-Edge	normal	120	100
Thunder Wave	electric	—	90
Mimic	normal	—	—
Substitute	normal	—	—
Swagger	normal	—	85
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Chinchou is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon XD.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
03	Surf	water	90	100
05	Flash	normal	—	100
07	Waterfall	water	80	100
08	Dive	water	80	100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Chinchou is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon XD.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
03	Water Pulse	water	60	100
06	Toxic	poison	—	90
07	Hail	ice	—	—
10	Hidden Power	normal	60	100
13	Ice Beam	ice	90	100
14	Blizzard	ice	110	70
17	Protect	normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	water	—	—
21	Frustration	normal	—	100
24	Thunderbolt	electric	90	100
25	Thunder	electric	110	70
27	Return	normal	—	100
32	Double Team	normal	—	—
34	Shock Wave	electric	60	∞
42	Facade	normal	70	100
43	Secret Power	normal	70	100
44	Rest	psychic	—	—
45	Attract	normal	—	100
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver

Moves learnt by level up

Chinchou learns the following moves in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Supersonic	normal	—	55
1	Bubble	water	40	100
6	Thunder Wave	electric	—	90
9	Flail	normal	—	100
12	Water Gun	water	40	100
17	Confuse Ray	ghost	—	100
20	Spark	electric	65	100
23	Take Down	normal	90	85
28	Bubble Beam	water	65	100
31	Signal Beam	bug	75	100
34	Discharge	electric	80	100
39	Aqua Ring	water	—	—
42	Hydro Pump	water	110	80
45	Charge	electric	—	—
No moves.

Egg moves

Chinchou learns the following moves via breeding in Diamond & Pearl.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Mist	ice	—	—
Psybeam	psychic	65	100
Agility	psychic	—	—
Screech	normal	—	85
Amnesia	psychic	—	—
Flail	normal	—	100
Whirlpool	water	35	85
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Chinchou can be taught these attacks in Diamond & Pearl from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Chinchou is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
03	Surf	water	90	100
07	Waterfall	water	80	100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Chinchou is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
03	Water Pulse	water	60	100
06	Toxic	poison	—	90
07	Hail	ice	—	—
10	Hidden Power	normal	60	100
13	Ice Beam	ice	90	100
14	Blizzard	ice	110	70
17	Protect	normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	water	—	—
21	Frustration	normal	—	100
24	Thunderbolt	electric	90	100
25	Thunder	electric	110	70
27	Return	normal	—	100
32	Double Team	normal	—	—
34	Shock Wave	electric	60	∞
42	Facade	normal	70	100
43	Secret Power	normal	70	100
44	Rest	psychic	—	—
45	Attract	normal	—	100
55	Brine	water	65	100
57	Charge Beam	electric	50	90
58	Endure	normal	—	—
70	Flash	normal	—	100
73	Thunder Wave	electric	—	90
78	Captivate	normal	—	100
82	Sleep Talk	normal	—	—
83	Natural Gift	normal	—	100
87	Swagger	normal	—	85
90	Substitute	normal	—	—
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Chinchou learns the following moves in Pokémon Platinum at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Supersonic	normal	—	55
1	Bubble	water	40	100
6	Thunder Wave	electric	—	90
9	Flail	normal	—	100
12	Water Gun	water	40	100
17	Confuse Ray	ghost	—	100
20	Spark	electric	65	100
23	Take Down	normal	90	85
28	Bubble Beam	water	65	100
31	Signal Beam	bug	75	100
34	Discharge	electric	80	100
39	Aqua Ring	water	—	—
42	Hydro Pump	water	110	80
45	Charge	electric	—	—
No moves.

Egg moves

Chinchou learns the following moves via breeding in Platinum.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Mist	ice	—	—
Psybeam	psychic	65	100
Agility	psychic	—	—
Screech	normal	—	85
Amnesia	psychic	—	—
Flail	normal	—	100
Whirlpool	water	35	85
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Chinchou can be taught these attacks in Platinum from move tutors.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Snore	normal	50	100
Icy Wind	ice	55	95
Dive	water	80	100
Signal Beam	bug	75	100
Bounce	flying	85	85
Sucker Punch	dark	70	100
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Chinchou is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Platinum.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
03	Surf	water	90	100
07	Waterfall	water	80	100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Chinchou is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Platinum.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
03	Water Pulse	water	60	100
06	Toxic	poison	—	90
07	Hail	ice	—	—
10	Hidden Power	normal	60	100
13	Ice Beam	ice	90	100
14	Blizzard	ice	110	70
17	Protect	normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	water	—	—
21	Frustration	normal	—	100
24	Thunderbolt	electric	90	100
25	Thunder	electric	110	70
27	Return	normal	—	100
32	Double Team	normal	—	—
34	Shock Wave	electric	60	∞
42	Facade	normal	70	100
43	Secret Power	normal	70	100
44	Rest	psychic	—	—
45	Attract	normal	—	100
55	Brine	water	65	100
57	Charge Beam	electric	50	90
58	Endure	normal	—	—
70	Flash	normal	—	100
73	Thunder Wave	electric	—	90
78	Captivate	normal	—	100
82	Sleep Talk	normal	—	—
83	Natural Gift	normal	—	100
87	Swagger	normal	—	85
90	Substitute	normal	—	—
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Chinchou learns the following moves in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Supersonic	normal	—	55
1	Bubble	water	40	100
6	Thunder Wave	electric	—	90
9	Flail	normal	—	100
12	Water Gun	water	40	100
17	Confuse Ray	ghost	—	100
20	Spark	electric	65	100
23	Take Down	normal	90	85
28	Bubble Beam	water	65	100
31	Signal Beam	bug	75	100
34	Discharge	electric	80	100
39	Aqua Ring	water	—	—
42	Hydro Pump	water	110	80
45	Charge	electric	—	—
No moves.

Egg moves

Chinchou learns the following moves via breeding in HeartGold & SoulSilver.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Mist	ice	—	—
Psybeam	psychic	65	100
Agility	psychic	—	—
Screech	normal	—	85
Amnesia	psychic	—	—
Flail	normal	—	100
Whirlpool	water	35	85
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Chinchou can be taught these attacks in HeartGold & SoulSilver from move tutors.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Snore	normal	50	100
Icy Wind	ice	55	95
Heal Bell	normal	—	—
Dive	water	80	100
Signal Beam	bug	75	100
Bounce	flying	85	85
Sucker Punch	dark	70	100
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Chinchou is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
03	Surf	water	90	100
05	Whirlpool	water	35	85
07	Waterfall	water	80	100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Chinchou is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
03	Water Pulse	water	60	100
06	Toxic	poison	—	90
07	Hail	ice	—	—
10	Hidden Power	normal	60	100
13	Ice Beam	ice	90	100
14	Blizzard	ice	110	70
17	Protect	normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	water	—	—
21	Frustration	normal	—	100
24	Thunderbolt	electric	90	100
25	Thunder	electric	110	70
27	Return	normal	—	100
32	Double Team	normal	—	—
34	Shock Wave	electric	60	∞
42	Facade	normal	70	100
43	Secret Power	normal	70	100
44	Rest	psychic	—	—
45	Attract	normal	—	100
55	Brine	water	65	100
57	Charge Beam	electric	50	90
58	Endure	normal	—	—
70	Flash	normal	—	100
73	Thunder Wave	electric	—	90
78	Captivate	normal	—	100
82	Sleep Talk	normal	—	—
83	Natural Gift	normal	—	100
87	Swagger	normal	—	85
90	Substitute	normal	—	—
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Black/White Black 2/White 2

Moves learnt by level up

Chinchou learns the following moves in Pokémon Black & White at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Supersonic	normal	—	55
1	Bubble	water	40	100
6	Thunder Wave	electric	—	90
9	Flail	normal	—	100
12	Confuse Ray	ghost	—	100
17	Water Gun	water	40	100
20	Spark	electric	65	100
23	Take Down	normal	90	85
28	Electro Ball	electric	—	100
31	Bubble Beam	water	65	100
34	Signal Beam	bug	75	100
39	Discharge	electric	80	100
42	Aqua Ring	water	—	—
45	Hydro Pump	water	110	80
50	Charge	electric	—	—
No moves.

Egg moves

Chinchou learns the following moves via breeding in Black & White.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Mist	ice	—	—
Psybeam	psychic	65	100
Agility	psychic	—	—
Screech	normal	—	85
Amnesia	psychic	—	—
Flail	normal	—	100
Whirlpool	water	35	85
Shock Wave	electric	60	∞
Water Pulse	water	60	100
Brine	water	65	100
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Chinchou can be taught these attacks in Black & White from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Chinchou is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black & White.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
03	Surf	water	90	100
05	Waterfall	water	80	100
06	Dive	water	80	100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Chinchou is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Black & White.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
06	Toxic	poison	—	90
07	Hail	ice	—	—
10	Hidden Power	normal	60	100
13	Ice Beam	ice	90	100
14	Blizzard	ice	110	70
17	Protect	normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	water	—	—
21	Frustration	normal	—	100
24	Thunderbolt	electric	90	100
25	Thunder	electric	110	70
27	Return	normal	—	100
32	Double Team	normal	—	—
42	Facade	normal	70	100
44	Rest	psychic	—	—
45	Attract	normal	—	100
48	Round	normal	60	100
55	Scald	water	80	100
57	Charge Beam	electric	50	90
70	Flash	normal	—	100
72	Volt Switch	electric	70	100
73	Thunder Wave	electric	—	90
87	Swagger	normal	—	85
90	Substitute	normal	—	—
93	Wild Charge	electric	90	100
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Chinchou learns the following moves in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2 at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Supersonic	normal	—	55
1	Bubble	water	40	100
6	Thunder Wave	electric	—	90
9	Flail	normal	—	100
12	Confuse Ray	ghost	—	100
17	Water Gun	water	40	100
20	Spark	electric	65	100
23	Take Down	normal	90	85
28	Electro Ball	electric	—	100
31	Bubble Beam	water	65	100
34	Signal Beam	bug	75	100
39	Discharge	electric	80	100
42	Aqua Ring	water	—	—
45	Hydro Pump	water	110	80
50	Charge	electric	—	—
No moves.

Egg moves

Chinchou learns the following moves via breeding in Black 2 & White 2.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Mist	ice	—	—
Psybeam	psychic	65	100
Agility	psychic	—	—
Screech	normal	—	85
Amnesia	psychic	—	—
Flail	normal	—	100
Whirlpool	water	35	85
Shock Wave	electric	60	∞
Water Pulse	water	60	100
Brine	water	65	100
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Chinchou can be taught these attacks in Black 2 & White 2 from move tutors.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Snore	normal	50	100
Icy Wind	ice	55	95
Sleep Talk	normal	—	—
Heal Bell	normal	—	—
Signal Beam	bug	75	100
Bounce	flying	85	85
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Chinchou is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
03	Surf	water	90	100
05	Waterfall	water	80	100
06	Dive	water	80	100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Chinchou is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
06	Toxic	poison	—	90
07	Hail	ice	—	—
10	Hidden Power	normal	60	100
13	Ice Beam	ice	90	100
14	Blizzard	ice	110	70
17	Protect	normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	water	—	—
21	Frustration	normal	—	100
24	Thunderbolt	electric	90	100
25	Thunder	electric	110	70
27	Return	normal	—	100
32	Double Team	normal	—	—
42	Facade	normal	70	100
44	Rest	psychic	—	—
45	Attract	normal	—	100
48	Round	normal	60	100
55	Scald	water	80	100
57	Charge Beam	electric	50	90
70	Flash	normal	—	100
72	Volt Switch	electric	70	100
73	Thunder Wave	electric	—	90
87	Swagger	normal	—	85
90	Substitute	normal	—	—
93	Wild Charge	electric	90	100
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

X/Y Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire

Moves learnt by level up

Chinchou learns the following moves in Pokémon X & Y at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Supersonic	normal	—	55
1	Water Gun	water	40	100
6	Thunder Wave	electric	—	90
9	Flail	normal	—	100
12	Bubble	water	40	100
17	Confuse Ray	ghost	—	100
20	Spark	electric	65	100
23	Take Down	normal	90	85
28	Electro Ball	electric	—	100
31	Bubble Beam	water	65	100
34	Signal Beam	bug	75	100
39	Discharge	electric	80	100
42	Aqua Ring	water	—	—
45	Hydro Pump	water	110	80
47	Ion Deluge	electric	—	—
50	Charge	electric	—	—
No moves.

Egg moves

Chinchou learns the following moves via breeding in X & Y.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Mist	ice	—	—
Psybeam	psychic	65	100
Agility	psychic	—	—
Screech	normal	—	85
Amnesia	psychic	—	—
Flail	normal	—	100
Whirlpool	water	35	85
Shock Wave	electric	60	∞
Water Pulse	water	60	100
Brine	water	65	100
Soak	water	—	100
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Chinchou can be taught these attacks in X & Y from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Chinchou is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon X & Y.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
03	Surf	water	90	100
05	Waterfall	water	80	100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Chinchou is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon X & Y.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
06	Toxic	poison	—	90
07	Hail	ice	—	—
10	Hidden Power	normal	60	100
13	Ice Beam	ice	90	100
14	Blizzard	ice	110	70
17	Protect	normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	water	—	—
21	Frustration	normal	—	100
24	Thunderbolt	electric	90	100
25	Thunder	electric	110	70
27	Return	normal	—	100
32	Double Team	normal	—	—
42	Facade	normal	70	100
44	Rest	psychic	—	—
45	Attract	normal	—	100
48	Round	normal	60	100
55	Scald	water	80	100
57	Charge Beam	electric	50	90
70	Flash	normal	—	100
72	Volt Switch	electric	70	100
73	Thunder Wave	electric	—	90
87	Swagger	normal	—	85
88	Sleep Talk	normal	—	—
90	Substitute	normal	—	—
93	Wild Charge	electric	90	100
99	Dazzling Gleam	fairy	80	100
100	Confide	normal	—	—
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Chinchou learns the following moves in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Supersonic	normal	—	55
1	Bubble	water	40	100
6	Thunder Wave	electric	—	90
9	Electro Ball	electric	—	100
12	Water Gun	water	40	100
17	Confuse Ray	ghost	—	100
20	Bubble Beam	water	65	100
23	Spark	electric	65	100
28	Signal Beam	bug	75	100
31	Flail	normal	—	100
34	Discharge	electric	80	100
39	Take Down	normal	90	85
42	Aqua Ring	water	—	—
45	Hydro Pump	water	110	80
47	Ion Deluge	electric	—	—
50	Charge	electric	—	—
No moves.

Egg moves

Chinchou learns the following moves via breeding in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Mist	ice	—	—
Psybeam	psychic	65	100
Agility	psychic	—	—
Screech	normal	—	85
Amnesia	psychic	—	—
Flail	normal	—	100
Whirlpool	water	35	85
Shock Wave	electric	60	∞
Water Pulse	water	60	100
Brine	water	65	100
Soak	water	—	100
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Chinchou can be taught these attacks in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire from move tutors.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Snore	normal	50	100
Icy Wind	ice	55	95
Heal Bell	normal	—	—
Signal Beam	bug	75	100
Bounce	flying	85	85
Shock Wave	electric	60	∞
Water Pulse	water	60	100
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Chinchou is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
03	Surf	water	90	100
05	Waterfall	water	80	100
07	Dive	water	80	100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Chinchou is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
06	Toxic	poison	—	90
07	Hail	ice	—	—
10	Hidden Power	normal	60	100
13	Ice Beam	ice	90	100
14	Blizzard	ice	110	70
17	Protect	normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	water	—	—
21	Frustration	normal	—	100
24	Thunderbolt	electric	90	100
25	Thunder	electric	110	70
27	Return	normal	—	100
32	Double Team	normal	—	—
42	Facade	normal	70	100
44	Rest	psychic	—	—
45	Attract	normal	—	100
48	Round	normal	60	100
55	Scald	water	80	100
57	Charge Beam	electric	50	90
70	Flash	normal	—	100
72	Volt Switch	electric	70	100
73	Thunder Wave	electric	—	90
87	Swagger	normal	—	85
88	Sleep Talk	normal	—	—
90	Substitute	normal	—	—
93	Wild Charge	electric	90	100
94	Secret Power	normal	70	100
99	Dazzling Gleam	fairy	80	100
100	Confide	normal	—	—
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon Let's Go, Pikachu!/Let's Go, Eevee!

Moves learnt by level up

Chinchou learns the following moves in Pokémon Sun & Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Supersonic	normal	—	55
1	Bubble	water	40	100
6	Thunder Wave	electric	—	90
9	Electro Ball	electric	—	100
12	Water Gun	water	40	100
17	Confuse Ray	ghost	—	100
20	Bubble Beam	water	65	100
23	Spark	electric	65	100
28	Signal Beam	bug	75	100
31	Flail	normal	—	100
34	Discharge	electric	80	100
39	Take Down	normal	90	85
42	Aqua Ring	water	—	—
45	Hydro Pump	water	110	80
47	Ion Deluge	electric	—	—
50	Charge	electric	—	—
No moves.

Egg moves

Chinchou learns the following moves via breeding in Sun & Moon.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Mist	ice	—	—
Psybeam	psychic	65	100
Agility	psychic	—	—
Screech	normal	—	85
Amnesia	psychic	—	—
Flail	normal	—	100
Whirlpool	water	35	85
Shock Wave	electric	60	∞
Water Pulse	water	60	100
Brine	water	65	100
Soak	water	—	100
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Chinchou can be taught these attacks in Sun & Moon from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Chinchou is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun & Moon.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
06	Toxic	poison	—	90
07	Hail	ice	—	—
10	Hidden Power	normal	60	100
13	Ice Beam	ice	90	100
14	Blizzard	ice	110	70
17	Protect	normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	water	—	—
21	Frustration	normal	—	100
24	Thunderbolt	electric	90	100
25	Thunder	electric	110	70
27	Return	normal	—	100
32	Double Team	normal	—	—
42	Facade	normal	70	100
44	Rest	psychic	—	—
45	Attract	normal	—	100
48	Round	normal	60	100
55	Scald	water	80	100
57	Charge Beam	electric	50	90
72	Volt Switch	electric	70	100
73	Thunder Wave	electric	—	90
87	Swagger	normal	—	85
88	Sleep Talk	normal	—	—
90	Substitute	normal	—	—
93	Wild Charge	electric	90	100
94	Surf	water	90	100
98	Waterfall	water	80	100
99	Dazzling Gleam	fairy	80	100
100	Confide	normal	—	—
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Chinchou learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Supersonic	normal	—	55
1	Bubble	water	40	100
6	Thunder Wave	electric	—	90
9	Electro Ball	electric	—	100
12	Water Gun	water	40	100
17	Confuse Ray	ghost	—	100
20	Bubble Beam	water	65	100
23	Spark	electric	65	100
28	Signal Beam	bug	75	100
31	Flail	normal	—	100
34	Discharge	electric	80	100
39	Take Down	normal	90	85
42	Aqua Ring	water	—	—
45	Hydro Pump	water	110	80
47	Ion Deluge	electric	—	—
50	Charge	electric	—	—
No moves.

Egg moves

Chinchou learns the following moves via breeding in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Mist	ice	—	—
Psybeam	psychic	65	100
Agility	psychic	—	—
Screech	normal	—	85
Amnesia	psychic	—	—
Flail	normal	—	100
Whirlpool	water	35	85
Shock Wave	electric	60	∞
Water Pulse	water	60	100
Brine	water	65	100
Soak	water	—	100
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Chinchou can be taught these attacks in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Snore	normal	50	100
Icy Wind	ice	55	95
Heal Bell	normal	—	—
Signal Beam	bug	75	100
Bounce	flying	85	85
Shock Wave	electric	60	∞
Water Pulse	water	60	100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Chinchou is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
06	Toxic	poison	—	90
07	Hail	ice	—	—
10	Hidden Power	normal	60	100
13	Ice Beam	ice	90	100
14	Blizzard	ice	110	70
17	Protect	normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	water	—	—
21	Frustration	normal	—	100
24	Thunderbolt	electric	90	100
25	Thunder	electric	110	70
27	Return	normal	—	100
32	Double Team	normal	—	—
42	Facade	normal	70	100
44	Rest	psychic	—	—
45	Attract	normal	—	100
48	Round	normal	60	100
55	Scald	water	80	100
57	Charge Beam	electric	50	90
72	Volt Switch	electric	70	100
73	Thunder Wave	electric	—	90
87	Swagger	normal	—	85
88	Sleep Talk	normal	—	—
90	Substitute	normal	—	—
93	Wild Charge	electric	90	100
94	Surf	water	90	100
98	Waterfall	water	80	100
99	Dazzling Gleam	fairy	80	100
100	Confide	normal	—	—
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Sword/Shield Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus

Moves learnt by level up

Chinchou learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Supersonic	normal	—	55
1	Water Gun	water	40	100
4	Electro Ball	electric	—	100
8	Thunder Wave	electric	—	90
12	Bubble Beam	water	65	100
16	Confuse Ray	ghost	—	100
20	Spark	electric	65	100
24	Charge	electric	—	—
28	Discharge	electric	80	100
32	Aqua Ring	water	—	—
36	Flail	normal	—	100
40	Take Down	normal	90	85
44	Hydro Pump	water	110	80
No moves.

Egg moves

Chinchou learns the following moves via breeding in Sword & Shield.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Mist	ice	—	—
Psybeam	psychic	65	100
Water Pulse	water	60	100
Soak	water	—	100
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Chinchou can be taught these attacks in Sword & Shield from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Rising Voltage	electric		70	100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Chinchou is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
14	Thunder Wave	electric	—	90
16	Screech	normal	—	85
21	Rest	psychic	—	—
24	Snore	normal	50	100
25	Protect	normal	—	—
27	Icy Wind	ice	55	95
31	Attract	normal	—	100
33	Rain Dance	water	—	—
35	Hail	ice	—	—
36	Whirlpool	water	35	85
39	Facade	normal	70	100
45	Dive	water	80	100
52	Bounce	flying	85	85
55	Brine	water	65	100
76	Round	normal	60	100
80	Volt Switch	electric	70	100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TR

Chinchou is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield.

TR	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
03	Hydro Pump	water	110	80
04	Surf	water	90	100
05	Ice Beam	ice	90	100
06	Blizzard	ice	110	70
08	Thunderbolt	electric	90	100
09	Thunder	electric	110	70
12	Agility	psychic	—	—
16	Waterfall	water	80	100
17	Amnesia	psychic	—	—
20	Substitute	normal	—	—
26	Endure	normal	—	—
27	Sleep Talk	normal	—	—
80	Electro Ball	electric	—	100
84	Scald	water	80	100
86	Wild Charge	electric	90	100
92	Dazzling Gleam	fairy	80	100
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Chinchou learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Supersonic	normal	—	55
1	Water Gun	water	40	100
4	Electro Ball	electric	—	100
8	Thunder Wave	electric	—	90
12	Bubble Beam	water	65	100
16	Confuse Ray	ghost	—	100
20	Spark	electric	65	100
24	Charge	electric	—	—
28	Discharge	electric	80	100
32	Aqua Ring	water	—	—
36	Flail	normal	—	100
40	Take Down	normal	90	85
44	Hydro Pump	water	110	80
No moves.

Egg moves

Chinchou learns the following moves via breeding in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Mist	ice	—	—
Psybeam	psychic	65	100
Agility	psychic	—	—
Screech	normal	—	85
Amnesia	psychic	—	—
Flail	normal	—	100
Whirlpool	water	35	85
Soak	water	—	100
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Chinchou can be taught these attacks in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Chinchou is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
00	Ice Beam	ice	90	100
00	Blizzard	ice	110	70
00	Thunderbolt	electric	90	100
00	Thunder Wave	electric	—	90
00	Thunder	electric	110	70
00	Double Team	normal	—	—
00	Flash	normal	—	100
00	Rest	psychic	—	—
00	Substitute	normal	—	—
00	Protect	normal	—	—
00	Endure	normal	—	—
00	Swagger	normal	—	85
00	Attract	normal	—	100
00	Sleep Talk	normal	—	—
00	Rain Dance	water	—	—
00	Hail	ice	—	—
00	Facade	normal	70	100
00	Shock Wave	electric	60	∞
00	Water Pulse	water	60	100
00	Brine	water	65	100
00	Charge Beam	electric	50	90
21	Dazzling Gleam	fairy	80	100
43	Volt Switch	electric	70	100
49	Scald	water	80	100
95	Surf	water	90	100
99	Waterfall	water	80	100
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Scarlet/Violet

Moves learnt by level up

Chinchou learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Supersonic	normal	—	55
1	Water Gun	water	40	100
4	Electro Ball	electric	—	100
8	Thunder Wave	electric	—	90
12	Bubble Beam	water	65	100
16	Confuse Ray	ghost	—	100
20	Spark	electric	65	100
24	Charge	electric	—	—
28	Discharge	electric	80	100
32	Aqua Ring	water	—	—
36	Flail	normal	—	100
40	Take Down	normal	90	85
44	Hydro Pump	water	110	80
No moves.

Egg moves

Chinchou learns the following moves via breeding in Scarlet & Violet.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Mist	ice	—	—
Sucker Punch	dark	70	100
Soak	water	—	100
Water Pulse	water	60	100
Psybeam	psychic	65	100
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Chinchou can be taught these attacks in Scarlet & Violet from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Chinchou is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
01	Take Down	normal	90	85
04	Agility	psychic	—	—
07	Protect	normal	—	—
11	Water Pulse	water	60	100
16	Psybeam	psychic	65	100
17	Confuse Ray	ghost	—	100
23	Charge Beam	electric	50	90
25	Facade	normal	70	100
34	Icy Wind	ice	55	95
47	Endure	normal	—	—
48	Volt Switch	electric	70	100
50	Rain Dance	water	—	—
70	Sleep Talk	normal	—	—
72	Electro Ball	electric	—	100
77	Waterfall	water	80	100
79	Dazzling Gleam	fairy	80	100
82	Thunder Wave	electric	—	90
85	Rest	psychic	—	—
96	Eerie Impulse	electric	—	100
103	Substitute	normal	—	—
110	Liquidation	water	85	100
123	Surf	water	90	100
126	Thunderbolt	electric	90	100
128	Amnesia	psychic	—	—
135	Ice Beam	ice	90	100
136	Electric Terrain	electric	—	—
142	Hydro Pump	water	110	80
143	Blizzard	ice	110	70
147	Wild Charge	electric	90	100
166	Thunder	electric	110	70
173	Charge	electric	—	—
188	Scald	water	80	100
196	Flip Turn	water	60	100
204	Double-Edge	normal	120	100
208	Whirlpool	water	35	85
209	Muddy Water	water	90	85
211	Electroweb	electric	55	95
224	Curse	ghost	—	—
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Chinchou sprites

Type	Generation 2	Generation 3	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7	Generation 8	Generation 9	Home
Normal								—
Shiny							—	—

See all Chinchou sprites

Pokédex entries

Gold	It shoots positive and negative elec tricity between the tips of its two antennae and zaps its enemies.
Silver	On the dark ocean floor, its only means of communi cation is its constantly flash ing lights.
Crystal	Its antennae, whi ch evolved from a fin, have both po sitive and neg ative charges flo wing 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.
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	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’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.
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.

Other languages

English	Chinchou
Italian	Chinchou
Spanish	Chinchou
German	Lampi
French	Loupio
Chinese	燈籠魚
Korean	초라기
Japanese	チョンチー

English	Angler Pokémon
Italian	Pokémon Pescatore
Spanish	Pokémon Rape
German	Angler-Pokémon
French	Pokémon Poisson
Chinese	琵琶魚寶可夢
Korean	아귀포켓몬
Japanese	あんこうポケモン

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