Where can I find Chinchou in SoulGold?

Chinchou can be found in 38 locations in SoulGold. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

What type is Chinchou?

Chinchou is a water/electric-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Chinchou learn in SoulGold?

Chinchou can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

PolishedDex

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	0	55	20
1	SupersonicLevel: 1Supersonic	Emits bizarre sound waves that may confuse the foe.
1	Water GunLevel: 1Water Gun	water	40	100	25
1	Water GunLevel: 1Water Gun	Squirts water to attack the foe.
4	Electro BallLevel: 4Electro Ball	electric	1	100	10
4	Electro BallLevel: 4Electro Ball	Hurls an orb that does more damage to slower foes.
8	Thunder WaveLevel: 8Thunder Wave	electric	0	0	20
8	Thunder WaveLevel: 8Thunder Wave	A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe.
12	Bubble BeamLevel: 12Bubble Beam	water	65	100	20
12	Bubble BeamLevel: 12Bubble Beam	Forcefully sprays bubbles that may lower Speed.
16	Confuse RayLevel: 16Confuse Ray	ghost	0	100	10
16	Confuse RayLevel: 16Confuse Ray	A sinister ray that confuses the foe.
20	SparkLevel: 20Spark	electric	65	100	20
20	SparkLevel: 20Spark	An electrified tackle that may paralyze the foe.
24	ChargeLevel: 24Charge	electric	0	0	20
24	ChargeLevel: 24Charge	Charges power to boost the Electric move used next.
28	DischargeLevel: 28Discharge	electric	80	100	15
28	DischargeLevel: 28Discharge	Zaps all other {PKMN} with electricity. May paralyze.
32	Aqua RingLevel: 32Aqua Ring	water	0	0	20
32	Aqua RingLevel: 32Aqua Ring	Forms a veil of water that restores HP.
36	FlailLevel: 36Flail	normal	1	100	15
36	FlailLevel: 36Flail	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
40	Take DownLevel: 40Take Down	normal	90	85	20
40	Take DownLevel: 40Take Down	A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
44	Hydro PumpLevel: 44Hydro Pump	water	0	80	5
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	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.
PsybeamPsybeam	psychic	65	100	20
PsybeamPsybeam	Fires a peculiar ray that may confuse the foe.
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	water	0	0	15
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	Traps and hurts the foe in a whirlpool for turns.
AgilityAgility	psychic	0	0	30
AgilityAgility	Relaxes the body to sharply boost Speed.
MistMist	ice	0	0	30
MistMist	Creates a mist that stops reduction of stats.
Shock WaveShock Wave	electric	60	0	20
Shock WaveShock Wave	A fast and unavoidable electric attack.
BrineBrine	water	65	100	10
BrineBrine	Does double damage to foes with half HP or less.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	60	100	20
Water PulseWater Pulse	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.
SoakSoak	water	0	100	20
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	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.
Charge BeamCharge Beam	electric	50	90	10	TM57TM57
Charge BeamCharge Beam	Fires a beam of electricity. May raise Sp. Atk.
Dazzling GleamDazzling Gleam	fairy	80	100	10	TM99TM99
Dazzling GleamDazzling Gleam	Damages foes by emitting a bright flash.
DiveDive	water	0	100	10	HM08HM08
DiveDive	Dives underwater the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
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	An 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.
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	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
RoundRound	normal	60	100	15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
ScaldScald	water	80	100	15	TM55TM55
ScaldScald	Shoots boiling water at the foe. May inflict a burn.
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.
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.
Volt SwitchVolt Switch	electric	70	100	20	TM72TM72
Volt SwitchVolt Switch	Does damage then switches out the user.
WaterfallWaterfall	water	80	100	15	HM07HM07
WaterfallWaterfall	Charges with speed to climb waterfalls. May flinch.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	60	100	20	TM88TM88
Water PulseWater Pulse	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	water	0	0	15	HM10HM10
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	Traps and hurts the foe in a whirlpool for turns.
Wild ChargeWild Charge	electric	90	100	15	TM93TM93
Wild ChargeWild Charge	An electrical tackle that also hurts the user.