Chinchouin Pokémon Heart & Soul

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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

#189 Johto Dex · #170 National

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

Related Guides

How to Obtain

Chinchou can be found very common in Akala Isle while fishing with Good Rod, common in Cianwood City while fishing with Good Rod or fishing with Super Rod, and common in Cinnabar Island while fishing with Good Rod or fishing with Super Rod, among eight other areas. Wild ones range from level 20 to 45.

Wild Encounters (21)

Gen 7 Moves

The movepool a new game starts with.

Level Up (16)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	BubbleLevel: 1Bubble	water	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
1	BubbleLevel: 1Bubble	Attack using bubbles. May lower the foe's Speed.
1	SupersonicLevel: 1Supersonic	normal	PWR0	ACC55	PP20
1	SupersonicLevel: 1Supersonic	Emits bizarre sound waves that may confuse the foe.
6	Thunder WaveLevel: 6Thunder Wave	electric	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
6	Thunder WaveLevel: 6Thunder Wave	A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe.
9	Electro BallLevel: 9Electro Ball	electric	PWR1	ACC100	PP10
9	Electro BallLevel: 9Electro Ball	Hurls an orb that does more damage to slower foes.
12	Water GunLevel: 12Water Gun	water	PWR40	ACC100	PP25
12	Water GunLevel: 12Water Gun	Squirts water to attack the foe.
17	Confuse RayLevel: 17Confuse Ray	ghost	PWR0	ACC100	PP10
17	Confuse RayLevel: 17Confuse Ray	A sinister ray that confuses the foe.
20	Bubble BeamLevel: 20Bubble Beam	water	PWR65	ACC100	PP20
20	Bubble BeamLevel: 20Bubble Beam	Forcefully sprays bubbles that may lower Speed.
23	SparkLevel: 23Spark	electric	PWR65	ACC100	PP20
23	SparkLevel: 23Spark	An electrified tackle that may paralyze the foe.
28	Signal BeamLevel: 28Signal Beam	bug	PWR75	ACC100	PP15
28	Signal BeamLevel: 28Signal Beam	A strange beam attack that may confuse the foe.
31	FlailLevel: 31Flail	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP15
31	FlailLevel: 31Flail	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
34	DischargeLevel: 34Discharge	electric	PWR80	ACC100	PP15
34	DischargeLevel: 34Discharge	Zaps all other {PKMN} with electricity. May paralyze.
39	Take DownLevel: 39Take Down	normal	PWR90	ACC85	PP20
39	Take DownLevel: 39Take Down	A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
42	Aqua RingLevel: 42Aqua Ring	water	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
42	Aqua RingLevel: 42Aqua Ring	Forms a veil of water that restores HP.
45	Hydro PumpLevel: 45Hydro Pump	water	PWR0	ACC80	PP5
45	Hydro PumpLevel: 45Hydro Pump	Blasts water at high power to strike the foe.
47	Ion DelugeLevel: 47Ion Deluge	electric	PWR0	ACC0	PP25
47	Ion DelugeLevel: 47Ion Deluge	Electrifies Normal-type moves with charged atoms.
50	ChargeLevel: 50Charge	electric	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
50	ChargeLevel: 50Charge	Charges power to boost the Electric move used next.

Egg Moves (11)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
FlailFlail	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP15
FlailFlail	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
ScreechScreech	normal	PWR0	ACC85	PP40
ScreechScreech	Emits a screech to sharply reduce the foe's Defense.
AmnesiaAmnesia	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
AmnesiaAmnesia	Forgets about something and sharply raises Sp. Def.
PsybeamPsybeam	psychic	PWR65	ACC100	PP20
PsybeamPsybeam	Fires a peculiar ray that may confuse the foe.
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	water	PWR0	ACC0	PP15
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	Traps and hurts the foe in a whirlpool for turns.
AgilityAgility	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
AgilityAgility	Relaxes the body to sharply boost Speed.
MistMist	ice	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
MistMist	Creates a mist that stops reduction of stats.
Shock WaveShock Wave	electric	PWR60	ACC0	PP20
Shock WaveShock Wave	A fast and unavoidable electric attack.
BrineBrine	water	PWR65	ACC100	PP10
BrineBrine	Does double damage to foes with half HP or less.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	PWR60	ACC100	PP20
Water PulseWater Pulse	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.
SoakSoak	water	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
SoakSoak	Sprays water at the foe, changing it to Water type.

Gen 3 Moves

Used when the “Pokémon Movepool” challenge setting is set to Gen 3.

Level Up (10)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	BubbleLevel: 1Bubble	water	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
1	BubbleLevel: 1Bubble	Attack using bubbles. May lower the foe's Speed.
1	Thunder WaveLevel: 1Thunder Wave	electric	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
1	Thunder WaveLevel: 1Thunder Wave	A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe.
5	SupersonicLevel: 5Supersonic	normal	PWR0	ACC55	PP20
5	SupersonicLevel: 5Supersonic	Emits bizarre sound waves that may confuse the foe.
13	FlailLevel: 13Flail	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP15
13	FlailLevel: 13Flail	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
17	Water GunLevel: 17Water Gun	water	PWR40	ACC100	PP25
17	Water GunLevel: 17Water Gun	Squirts water to attack the foe.
25	SparkLevel: 25Spark	electric	PWR65	ACC100	PP20
25	SparkLevel: 25Spark	An electrified tackle that may paralyze the foe.
29	Confuse RayLevel: 29Confuse Ray	ghost	PWR0	ACC100	PP10
29	Confuse RayLevel: 29Confuse Ray	A sinister ray that confuses the foe.
37	Take DownLevel: 37Take Down	normal	PWR90	ACC85	PP20
37	Take DownLevel: 37Take Down	A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
41	Hydro PumpLevel: 41Hydro Pump	water	PWR0	ACC80	PP5
41	Hydro PumpLevel: 41Hydro Pump	Blasts water at high power to strike the foe.
49	ChargeLevel: 49Charge	electric	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
49	ChargeLevel: 49Charge	Charges power to boost the Electric move used next.

Egg Moves (3)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
FlailFlail	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP15
FlailFlail	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
ScreechScreech	normal	PWR0	ACC85	PP40
ScreechScreech	Emits a screech to sharply reduce the foe's Defense.
AmnesiaAmnesia	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
AmnesiaAmnesia	Forgets about something and sharply raises Sp. Def.

TM/HM Moves (31)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AttractAttract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
BlizzardBlizzard	ice	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM14TM14
BlizzardBlizzard	Hits the foes with an icy storm. May cause frostbite.storm that may freeze it.
BrineBrine	water	PWR65	ACC100	PP10	TM55TM55
BrineBrine	Does double damage to foes with half HP or less.
CaptivateCaptivate	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM78TM78
CaptivateCaptivate	Makes the opposite gender sharply reduce its Sp. Atk.
Charge BeamCharge Beam	electric	PWR50	ACC90	PP10	TM57TM57
Charge BeamCharge Beam	Fires a beam of electricity. May raise Sp. Atk.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
EndureEndure	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM58TM58
EndureEndure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
FlashFlash	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	HM05HM05
FlashFlash	Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	Attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
HailHail	ice	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM07TM07
HailHail	Summons a hailstorm that strikes every turn.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Ice BeamIce Beam	ice	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM13TM13
Ice BeamIce Beam	Blasts the foe with an icy beam. May cause frostbite.beam that may freeze it.
Natural GiftNatural Gift	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP15	TM83TM83
Natural GiftNatural Gift	The effectiveness varies with the held Berry.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	Attack that increases in power with friendship.
Secret PowerSecret Power	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM43TM43
Secret PowerSecret Power	Attack with effects that vary by location.
Shock WaveShock Wave	electric	PWR60	ACC0	PP20	TM34TM34
Shock WaveShock Wave	A fast and unavoidable electric attack.
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM82TM82
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
SurfSurf	water	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	HM03HM03
SurfSurf	Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the field.crashes it down on the foes.
SwaggerSwagger	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM87TM87
SwaggerSwagger	Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises its Attack.
ThunderThunder	electric	PWR0	ACC70	PP10	TM25TM25
ThunderThunder	A lightning attack that may cause paralysis.
ThunderboltThunderbolt	electric	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM24TM24
ThunderboltThunderbolt	A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	electric	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	TM73TM73
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
WaterfallWaterfall	water	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	HM07HM07
WaterfallWaterfall	Charges with speed to climb waterfalls. May flinch.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM03TM03
Water PulseWater Pulse	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	water	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	HM08HM08
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	Traps and hurts the foe in a whirlpool for turns.

Related Guides

Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

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 Heart & Soul

Pokédex Entry