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Chinchouin Pokémon Heart & Soul

waterelectric

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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.

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.

WATER ABSORB(Hidden)

Changes water into HP.

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

Deepseascale(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 very common in Akala Isle Hns while fishing with Good Rod, common in Cianwood City Hns while fishing with Good Rod or fishing with Super Rod, and common in Cinnabar Island Hns while fishing with Good Rod or fishing with Super Rod, among 11 other areas. Wild ones range from level 20 to 45.

Wild Encounters (25)


Underwater Route 124	any	surfing	Lv. 20	30%
Underwater Route 126	any	surfing	Lv. 20	30%
Akala Isle Hns	any	good rod	Lv. 43	60%
Cianwood City Hns	any	good rod	Lv. 20	20%
Cianwood City Hns	any	super rod	Lv. 20	40%
Cinnabar Island Hns	any	good rod	Lv. 42	40%
Cinnabar Island Hns	any	super rod	Lv. 40	80%
New Bark Town Hns	any	good rod	Lv. 20	40%
New Bark Town Hns	any	super rod	Lv. 40	80%
Olivine City Port Outside Hns	any	good rod	Lv. 20	40%
Olivine City Port Outside Hns	any	super rod	Lv. 40	80%
Route 41 Hns	any	good rod	Lv. 20	20%
Route 41 Hns	any	super rod	Lv. 20	40%
Route 47 Hns	any	good rod	Lv. 20	20%
Route 47 Hns	any	super rod	Lv. 40	40%
Union Cave B2f Hns	any	good rod	Lv. 20	20%
Union Cave B2f Hns	any	super rod	Lv. 40	40%
Vermilion City Hns	any	good rod	Lv. 42	40%
Vermilion City Hns	any	super rod	Lv. 40	80%
Vermilion City Port Outside Hns	any	good rod	Lv. 42	40%

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Level Up Moves (10)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	BubbleLevel: 1Bubble	water	0	100	30
1	BubbleLevel: 1Bubble	Attack using bubbles. May lower the foe's Speed.
1	Thunder WaveLevel: 1Thunder Wave	electric	0	0	20
1	Thunder WaveLevel: 1Thunder Wave	A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe.
5	SupersonicLevel: 5Supersonic	normal	0	55	20
5	SupersonicLevel: 5Supersonic	Emits bizarre sound waves that may confuse the foe.
13	FlailLevel: 13Flail	normal	1	100	15
13	FlailLevel: 13Flail	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
17	Water GunLevel: 17Water Gun	water	40	100	25
17	Water GunLevel: 17Water Gun	Squirts water to attack the foe.
25	SparkLevel: 25Spark	electric	65	100	20
25	SparkLevel: 25Spark	An electrified tackle that may paralyze the foe.
29	Confuse RayLevel: 29Confuse Ray	ghost	0	100	10
29	Confuse RayLevel: 29Confuse Ray	A sinister ray that confuses the foe.
37	Take DownLevel: 37Take Down	normal	90	85	20
37	Take DownLevel: 37Take Down	A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
41	Hydro PumpLevel: 41Hydro Pump	water	0	80	5
41	Hydro PumpLevel: 41Hydro Pump	Blasts water at high power to strike the foe.
49	ChargeLevel: 49Charge	electric	0	0	20
49	ChargeLevel: 49Charge	Charges power to boost the Electric move used next.

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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 (31)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
BlizzardBlizzard	ice	0	0	5	TM14TM14
BlizzardBlizzard	Hits the foes with an icy storm. May cause frostbite.storm that may freeze it.
BrineBrine	water	65	100	10	TM55TM55
BrineBrine	Does double damage to foes with half HP or less.
CaptivateCaptivate	normal	0	100	20	TM78TM78
CaptivateCaptivate	Makes the opposite gender sharply reduce its Sp. Atk.
Charge BeamCharge Beam	electric	50	90	10	TM57TM57
Charge BeamCharge Beam	Fires a beam of electricity. May raise Sp. Atk.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
EndureEndure	normal	0	0	10	TM58TM58
EndureEndure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
FlashFlash	normal	0	0	20	HM05HM05
FlashFlash	Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	Attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
HailHail	ice	0	0	10	TM07TM07
HailHail	Summons a hailstorm that strikes every turn.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Ice BeamIce Beam	ice	0	100	10	TM13TM13
Ice BeamIce Beam	Blasts the foe with an icy beam. May cause frostbite.beam that may freeze it.
Natural GiftNatural Gift	normal	1	100	15	TM83TM83
Natural GiftNatural Gift	The effectiveness varies with the held Berry.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	0	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	Attack that increases in power with friendship.
Secret PowerSecret Power	normal	70	100	20	TM43TM43
Secret PowerSecret Power	Attack with effects that vary by location.
Shock WaveShock Wave	electric	60	0	20	TM34TM34
Shock WaveShock Wave	A fast and unavoidable electric attack.
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	normal	0	0	10	TM82TM82
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
SurfSurf	water	0	100	15	HM03HM03
SurfSurf	Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the field.crashes it down on the foes.
SwaggerSwagger	normal	0	0	15	TM87TM87
SwaggerSwagger	Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises its Attack.
ThunderThunder	electric	0	70	10	TM25TM25
ThunderThunder	A lightning attack that may cause paralysis.
ThunderboltThunderbolt	electric	0	100	15	TM24TM24
ThunderboltThunderbolt	A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	electric	0	0	20	TM73TM73
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
WaterfallWaterfall	water	80	100	15	HM07HM07
WaterfallWaterfall	Charges with speed to climb waterfalls. May flinch.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	60	100	20	TM03TM03
Water PulseWater Pulse	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	water	0	0	15	HM08HM08
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	Traps and hurts the foe in a whirlpool for turns.