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Chinchouin Pokémon Emerald Legacy

waterelectric

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Pokemon #170

Pokédex Entry

Angler Pokémon

When it senses danger, it discharges positive and negative electricity from its two antennae. It lives in depths beyond sunlight's reach.

Chinchou in Pokémon Emerald Legacy

Chinchou is #170 in the Pokédex for Pokémon chinchou. This page covers its water/electric typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it across 2 encounter locations.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

WaterElectric

Dex

#170

Abilities

Volt Absorb(Primary)

Turns electricity into HP.

Illuminate(Secondary)

Encounter rate increases.

Growth Rate

slow

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

water2

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

190

Poké Ball15.6%

Great Ball21.3%

Ultra Ball26.1%

Base Exp

EV Yield

1 Hp

Wild Held Items

Yellowshard(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

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How to Obtain

Chinchou can be found common in Underwater Route 124 while surfing, and common in Underwater Route 126 while surfing. Wild ones range from level 30 to 35.

Wild Encounters (2)


Underwater Route 124	any	surfing	Lv. 30	30%
Underwater Route 126	any	surfing	Lv. 30	30%

Level Up Moves (14)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	BubbleLevel: 1Bubble	water	30	100	30
1	BubbleLevel: 1Bubble	An attack using bubbles. May lower the foe's SPEED.
1	Thunder WaveLevel: 1Thunder Wave	electric	0	100	20
1	Thunder WaveLevel: 1Thunder Wave	A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe.
5	SupersonicLevel: 5Supersonic	normal	0	70	20
5	SupersonicLevel: 5Supersonic	Emits bizarre sound waves that may confuse the foe.
8	FlailLevel: 8Flail	normal	1	100	15
8	FlailLevel: 8Flail	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
13	Water GunLevel: 13Water Gun	water	40	100	25
13	Water GunLevel: 13Water Gun	Squirts water to attack the foe.
19	SparkLevel: 19Spark	electric	65	100	20
19	SparkLevel: 19Spark	An electrified tackle that may paralyze the foe.
25	Confuse RayLevel: 25Confuse Ray	ghost	0	100	10
25	Confuse RayLevel: 25Confuse Ray	A sinister ray that confuses the foe.
28	Bubble BeamLevel: 28Bubble Beam	water	65	100	20
28	Bubble BeamLevel: 28Bubble Beam	Forcefully sprays bubbles that may lower SPEED.
33	ThunderboltLevel: 33Thunderbolt	electric	95	100	15
33	ThunderboltLevel: 33Thunderbolt	A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
35	Rain DanceLevel: 35Rain Dance	water	0	0	10
35	Rain DanceLevel: 35Rain Dance	Boosts the power of WATER- type moves for 5 turns.
37	Take DownLevel: 37Take Down	normal	95	100	20
37	Take DownLevel: 37Take Down	A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
41	Hydro PumpLevel: 41Hydro Pump	water	120	85	5
41	Hydro PumpLevel: 41Hydro Pump	Blasts water at high power to strike the foe.
44	ChargeLevel: 44Charge	electric	0	100	20
44	ChargeLevel: 44Charge	Charges power to boost the electric move used next.
47	ThunderLevel: 47Thunder	electric	120	70	10
47	ThunderLevel: 47Thunder	A lightning attack that may cause paralysis.

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Egg Moves (3)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
FlailFlail	normal	1	100	15
FlailFlail	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
ScreechScreech	normal	0	85	40
ScreechScreech	Emits a screech to sharply reduce the foe's DEFENSE.
AmnesiaAmnesia	psychic	0	0	20
AmnesiaAmnesia	Forgets about something and sharply raises SP. DEF.

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TM/HM Moves (22)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	60	100	20	TM03TM03
Water PulseWater Pulse	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	85	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
HailHail	ice	0	0	10	TM07TM07
HailHail	Summons a hailstorm that strikes every turn.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	1	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The effectiveness varies with the user.
Ice BeamIce Beam	ice	95	100	15	TM13TM13
Ice BeamIce Beam	Blasts the foe with an icy beam that may freeze it.
BlizzardBlizzard	ice	120	70	5	TM14TM14
BlizzardBlizzard	Hits the foe with an icy storm that may freeze it.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	0	10	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of WATER- type moves for 5 turns.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked.
ThunderboltThunderbolt	electric	95	100	15	TM24TM24
ThunderboltThunderbolt	A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
ThunderThunder	electric	120	70	10	TM25TM25
ThunderThunder	A lightning attack that may cause paralysis.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
Shock WaveShock Wave	electric	60	0	20	TM34TM34
Shock WaveShock Wave	A fast and unavoidable electric attack.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Secret PowerSecret Power	normal	70	100	20	TM43TM43
Secret PowerSecret Power	An attack with effects that vary by location.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	10	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
SurfSurf	water	95	100	15	HM03HM03
SurfSurf	Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the foe.
FlashFlash	normal	0	100	20	HM05HM05
FlashFlash	Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy.
WaterfallWaterfall	water	70	100	15	HM07HM07
WaterfallWaterfall	Charges the foe with speed to climb waterfalls.
DiveDive	water	80	100	15	HM08HM08
DiveDive	Dives underwater the first turn and strikes next turn.