Chinchouin Pokémon SoulGold

waterelectric

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 Route 49 while fishing with Old Rod or fishing with Good Rod, very common in South Johto Sea while surfing, and very common in Route 50 while surfing, among 14 other areas. Wild ones range from level five to 40.

Wild Encounters (29)

Level Up Moves (13)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	SupersonicLevel: 1Supersonic	normal	PWR0	ACC55	PP20
1	SupersonicLevel: 1Supersonic	Emits bizarre sound waves that may confuse the foe.
1	Water GunLevel: 1Water Gun	water	PWR40	ACC100	PP25
1	Water GunLevel: 1Water Gun	Squirts water to attack the foe.
4	Electro BallLevel: 4Electro Ball	electric	PWR1	ACC100	PP10
4	Electro BallLevel: 4Electro Ball	Hurls an orb that does more damage to slower foes.
8	Thunder WaveLevel: 8Thunder Wave	electric	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
8	Thunder WaveLevel: 8Thunder Wave	A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe.
12	Bubble BeamLevel: 12Bubble Beam	water	PWR65	ACC100	PP20
12	Bubble BeamLevel: 12Bubble Beam	Forcefully sprays bubbles that may lower Speed.
16	Confuse RayLevel: 16Confuse Ray	ghost	PWR0	ACC100	PP10
16	Confuse RayLevel: 16Confuse Ray	A sinister ray that confuses the foe.
20	SparkLevel: 20Spark	electric	PWR65	ACC100	PP20
20	SparkLevel: 20Spark	An electrified tackle that may paralyze the foe.
24	ChargeLevel: 24Charge	electric	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
24	ChargeLevel: 24Charge	Charges power to boost the Electric move used next.
28	DischargeLevel: 28Discharge	electric	PWR80	ACC100	PP15
28	DischargeLevel: 28Discharge	Zaps all other {PKMN} with electricity. May paralyze.
32	Aqua RingLevel: 32Aqua Ring	water	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
32	Aqua RingLevel: 32Aqua Ring	Forms a veil of water that restores HP.
36	FlailLevel: 36Flail	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP15
36	FlailLevel: 36Flail	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
40	Take DownLevel: 40Take Down	normal	PWR90	ACC85	PP20
40	Take DownLevel: 40Take Down	A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
44	Hydro PumpLevel: 44Hydro Pump	water	PWR0	ACC80	PP5
44	Hydro PumpLevel: 44Hydro Pump	Blasts water at high power to strike the foe.

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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.

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TM/HM Moves (29)

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.
Charge BeamCharge Beam	electric	PWR50	ACC90	PP10	TM57TM57
Charge BeamCharge Beam	Fires a beam of electricity. May raise Sp. Atk.
Dazzling GleamDazzling Gleam	fairy	PWR80	ACC100	PP10	TM99TM99
Dazzling GleamDazzling Gleam	Damages foes by emitting a bright flash.
DiveDive	water	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	HM08HM08
DiveDive	Dives underwater the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
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	An 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.
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	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
RoundRound	normal	PWR60	ACC100	PP15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
ScaldScald	water	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	TM55TM55
ScaldScald	Shoots boiling water at the foe. May inflict a burn.
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.
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.
Volt SwitchVolt Switch	electric	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM72TM72
Volt SwitchVolt Switch	Does damage then switches out the user.
WaterfallWaterfall	water	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	HM07HM07
WaterfallWaterfall	Charges with speed to climb waterfalls. May flinch.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM88TM88
Water PulseWater Pulse	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	water	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	HM10HM10
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	Traps and hurts the foe in a whirlpool for turns.
Wild ChargeWild Charge	electric	PWR90	ACC100	PP15	TM93TM93
Wild ChargeWild Charge	An electrical tackle that also hurts the user.