Chinchouin Pokémon Crystal Advance Redux

waterelectric

Pokédex Entry

Angler Pokémon

On the dark ocean floor, its only means of communication is its constantly flashing lights.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

WaterElectric

Dex

#170

Abilities

Volt Absorb(Primary)

Turns electricity into HP.

Illuminate(Secondary)

Prevents Accuracy loss.

Growth Rate

slow

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

water2

Hatch Rate

Slowest (40 cycles)

Catch Rate

190

Poké Ball15.6%

Great Ball21.3%

Ultra Ball26.1%

Base Exp

EV Yield

1 Hp

Wild Held Items

Pearl(50%)Bigpearl(5%)

Weak To

grass ×2ground ×2

Resists

fire ×0.5water ×0.5ice ×0.5flying ×0.5steel ×0.25

Evolution Chain

Chinchou

Base form

→

Lanturn

Level up Chinchou to Lv. 27

How to Obtain

Chinchou can be found common in Cianwood City while fishing with Good Rod or fishing with Super Rod, common in Dragons Den while surfing, fishing with Good Rod or fishing with Super Rod, and common in New Bark Town while surfing, fishing with Good Rod or fishing with Super Rod, among seven other areas. Wild ones range from level 10 to 40.

Wild Encounters (25)

Level Up Moves (18)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Electro BallLevel: 1Electro Ball	electric	PWR1	ACC100	PP10
1	Electro BallLevel: 1Electro Ball	The ball of light that has more power if the user is slower than the foe.
1	BubbleLevel: 1Bubble	water	PWR30	ACC100	PP30
1	BubbleLevel: 1Bubble	A spray of bubbles hits the foe. It may lower the foe's Speed stat.
3	SupersonicLevel: 3Supersonic	normal	PWR0	ACC55	PP20
3	SupersonicLevel: 3Supersonic	The user generates odd sound waves. It may confuse the foe.
5	ThundershockLevel: 5Thundershock	electric	PWR40	ACC100	PP30
5	ThundershockLevel: 5Thundershock	An electric shock attack that may also leave the foe paralyzed.
7	Thunder WaveLevel: 7Thunder Wave	electric	PWR0	ACC90	PP20
7	Thunder WaveLevel: 7Thunder Wave	A weak electric shock that is sure to cause paralysis if it hits.
9	FlailLevel: 9Flail	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP15
9	FlailLevel: 9Flail	A desperate attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
11	Water GunLevel: 11Water Gun	water	PWR40	ACC100	PP25
11	Water GunLevel: 11Water Gun	The foe is struck with a lot of water expelled forcibly from the mouth.
14	Confuse RayLevel: 14Confuse Ray	ghost	PWR0	ACC100	PP10
14	Confuse RayLevel: 14Confuse Ray	The foe is exposed to a sinister ray that triggers confusion.
17	Icy WindLevel: 17Icy Wind	ice	PWR55	ACC95	PP15
17	Icy WindLevel: 17Icy Wind	A chilling wind is used to attack. It also lowers the Speed stat.
19	Charge BeamLevel: 19Charge Beam	electric	PWR50	ACC90	PP10
19	Charge BeamLevel: 19Charge Beam	The user fires a load of electricity that may raise the user's Sp. Atk.
22	Take DownLevel: 22Take Down	normal	PWR90	ACC85	PP20
22	Take DownLevel: 22Take Down	A reckless, full- body charge attack that also hurts the user a little.
26	BubblebeamLevel: 26Bubblebeam	water	PWR65	ACC100	PP20
26	BubblebeamLevel: 26Bubblebeam	A spray of bubbles strikes the foe. It may lower the foe's Speed stat.
29	Signal BeamLevel: 29Signal Beam	bug	PWR75	ACC100	PP15
29	Signal BeamLevel: 29Signal Beam	The foe is hit with a flashing beam that may also cause confusion.
32	PsybeamLevel: 32Psybeam	psychic	PWR65	ACC100	PP20
32	PsybeamLevel: 32Psybeam	A peculiar ray is shot at the foe. It may leave the foe confused.
35	DischargeLevel: 35Discharge	electric	PWR80	ACC100	PP15
35	DischargeLevel: 35Discharge	The user looses an electric flare that hits all Pokémon and may paralyze.
39	Aqua RingLevel: 39Aqua Ring	water	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
39	Aqua RingLevel: 39Aqua Ring	Envelops itself in a veil made of water. It regains some HP every turn.
42	SurfLevel: 42Surf	water	PWR95	ACC100	PP15
42	SurfLevel: 42Surf	A big wave crashes down on the foe. Can also be used for crossing water.
45	ChargeLevel: 45Charge	electric	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
45	ChargeLevel: 45Charge	The user charges power to boost the Electric move it uses next.

Egg Moves (7)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AgilityAgility	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
AgilityAgility	The user relaxes and lightens its body to sharply boost its Speed.
AmnesiaAmnesia	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
AmnesiaAmnesia	Forgets about something and sharply raises Sp. Def.
FlailFlail	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP15
FlailFlail	A desperate attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
MistMist	ice	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
MistMist	The ally party is protected by a mist that prevents stat reductions.
PsybeamPsybeam	psychic	PWR65	ACC100	PP20
PsybeamPsybeam	A peculiar ray is shot at the foe. It may leave the foe confused.
ScreechScreech	normal	PWR0	ACC85	PP40
ScreechScreech	An ear-splitting screech is emitted to sharply reduce the foe's Defense.
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	water	PWR35	ACC85	PP15
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	The foe is trapped in a fast, vicious whirlpool for two to five turns.

TM/HM Moves (20)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CurseCurse	ghost	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	A move that works differently for the Ghost type and all the other types.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC85	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A move that badly poisons the foe. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Zap CannonZap Cannon	electric	PWR120	ACC50	PP5	TM07TM07
Zap CannonZap Cannon	An electric blast is fired like a cannon to inflict damage and paralyze.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	PWR60	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	An attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the user.
BlizzardBlizzard	ice	PWR120	ACC70	PP5	TM14TM14
BlizzardBlizzard	The foe is blasted with a blizzard. It may leave the foe frostbitten.
SnowscapeSnowscape	ice	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM16TM16
SnowscapeSnowscape	A snowstorm lasting five turns damages all Pokémon except the Ice-type.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Enables the user to evade all attacks. It may fail if used in succession.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	A heavy rain falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves.
ThunderThunder	electric	PWR120	ACC70	PP10	TM25TM25
ThunderThunder	A brutal lightning attack that may also leave the foe paralyzed.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	This attack move grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	The user creates illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM33TM33
Water PulseWater Pulse	An attack with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the foe.
SwaggerSwagger	normal	PWR0	ACC90	PP15	TM34TM34
SwaggerSwagger	A move that makes the foe confused, but also sharply raises its Attack.
Shock WaveShock Wave	electric	PWR60	ACC0	PP20	TM41TM41
Shock WaveShock Wave	A rapid jolt of electricity strikes the foe. It can't be evaded.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for two turns to fully restore HP and heal any status problem.
Freezy FrostFreezy Frost	ice	PWR0	ACC85	PP15	TM50TM50
Freezy FrostFreezy Frost	A Chilling blast that will cause foes to become frostbitten.
SurfSurf	water	PWR95	ACC100	PP15	HM03HM03
SurfSurf	A big wave crashes down on the foe. Can also be used for crossing water.
FlashFlash	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	HM05HM05
FlashFlash	A blast of light that cuts the foe's accuracy. It also illuminates caves.
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	water	PWR35	ACC85	PP15	HM07HM07
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	The foe is trapped in a fast, vicious whirlpool for two to five turns.
WaterfallWaterfall	water	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	HM08HM08
WaterfallWaterfall	Charges the target with speed to climb Waterfalls. Might make the foe Flinch.

Move Tutor Moves (17)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Ice Beam (Celadon City)Ice Beam	ice	PWR95	ACC100	PP10	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Ice Beam (Celadon City)Ice Beam	The foe is struck with an icy beam. It may leave the foe frostbitten.
Charge Beam (Saffron City)Charge Beam	electric	PWR50	ACC90	PP10	Saffron City	TutorTutor
Charge Beam (Saffron City)Charge Beam	The user fires a load of electricity that may raise the user's Sp. Atk.
Thunderbolt (Celadon City)Thunderbolt	electric	PWR95	ACC100	PP15	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Thunderbolt (Celadon City)Thunderbolt	A strong electrical attack that may also leave the foe paralyzed.
Dazzling Gleam (Route 26)Dazzling Gleam	fairy	PWR80	ACC100	PP10	Route 26	TutorTutor
Dazzling Gleam (Route 26)Dazzling Gleam	The user damages opposing Pokémon by emitting a powerful flash.
Attract (Goldenrod City)Attract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	Goldenrod City	TutorTutor
Attract (Goldenrod City)Attract	If it is the other gender, the foe is made infatuated and unlikely to attack.
Sleep Talk (Ecruteak City)Sleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	Ecruteak City	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Ecruteak City)Sleep Talk	While asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
Brine (Mahogany Town)Brine	water	PWR65	ACC100	PP10	Mahogany Town	TutorTutor
Brine (Mahogany Town)Brine	If the foe's HP is down to half, this attack does double damage.
Muddy Water (Cerulean City)Muddy Water	water	PWR95	ACC85	PP10	Cerulean City	TutorTutor
Muddy Water (Cerulean City)Muddy Water	The user attacks with muddy water. It may also lower the foe's accuracy.
Signal Beam (Saffron City)Signal Beam	bug	PWR75	ACC100	PP15	Saffron City	TutorTutor
Signal Beam (Saffron City)Signal Beam	The foe is hit with a flashing beam that may also cause confusion.
Amnesia(Goldenrod Dept., Underwater Johto)Amnesia	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	Goldenrod Dept., Underwater Johto	TutorTutor
Amnesia(Goldenrod Dept., Underwater Johto)Amnesia	Forgets about something and sharply raises Sp. Def.
Facade(Goldenrod Dept., Ice Path)Facade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	Goldenrod Dept., Ice Path	TutorTutor
Facade(Goldenrod Dept., Ice Path)Facade	An attack that is boosted if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
Mimic(Goldenrod Dept., Saffron City)Mimic	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	Goldenrod Dept., Saffron City	TutorTutor
Mimic(Goldenrod Dept., Saffron City)Mimic	The user copies the move last used by the foe for the rest of the battle.
Hydro Pump(Celadon Dept., Whirl Islands)Hydro Pump	water	PWR120	ACC80	PP5	Celadon Dept., Whirl Islands	TutorTutor
Hydro Pump(Celadon Dept., Whirl Islands)Hydro Pump	A high volume of water is blasted at the foe under great pressure.
Thunder Wave (Goldenrod Dept.)Thunder Wave	electric	PWR0	ACC90	PP20	Goldenrod Dept.	TutorTutor
Thunder Wave (Goldenrod Dept.)Thunder Wave	A weak electric shock that is sure to cause paralysis if it hits.
Agility (Blackthorn City)Agility	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP30	Blackthorn City	TutorTutor
Agility (Blackthorn City)Agility	The user relaxes and lightens its body to sharply boost its Speed.
Wild Charge (Blackthorn City)Wild Charge	electric	PWR90	ACC100	PP15	Blackthorn City	TutorTutor
Wild Charge (Blackthorn City)Wild Charge	The user throws an electrified tackle. It hurts the user a little.
Volt Switch(Battle Tower, Power Plant)Volt Switch	electric	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	Battle Tower, Power Plant	TutorTutor
Volt Switch(Battle Tower, Power Plant)Volt Switch	After attacking, the user switches places with a party Pokémon.

Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Chinchou. Use these types to counter it effectively.

grass2×ground2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Chinchou resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

steel0.25×fire0.5×water0.5×ice0.5×flying0.5×

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Chinchou, either offensively or defensively.

Chinchouin Pokémon Crystal Advance Redux

Pokédex Entry