No. 0170

Chinchou

Angler Pokémon

Official art

Water Electric

Height: 0.5 m 1′08″
Weight: 12 kg 26.5 lbs
Base stat total: 330 Higher than 26% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen II Gold & Silver

Abilities

Volt Absorb Illuminate Water Absorb

Pokédex entryX / Shield

On the dark ocean floor, its only means of communication is its constantly flashing lights.

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Base stats

Total 330 · Higher than 26% of Pokémon

HP75150–182260–354

Atk3852–9972–192

Def3852–9972–192

SpA5668–118105–232

SpD5668–118105–232

Spe6778–130125–256

Total330Higher than 26% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 HP.

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Type matchups

Weak to 2 types, resists 5

Colors show what this Pokémon takes

WaterElectricshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×

GrassGround

Resists

½×

FireFlyingIceWater

¼×

Steel

Takes normal damage from 11 types

NormalFightingPoisonRockBugGhostElectricPsychicDragonDarkFairy

With Volt Absorb: Electric becomes 0×

With Water Absorb, hidden ability: Water becomes 0×

Abilities

3 abilities

Volt Absorb
This Pokémon heals 1/4 of its max HP when hit by Electric moves; Electric immunity.
Other Pokémon with Volt Absorb 12
Jolteon Lanturn Minun Pachirisu Therian Thundurus Zeraora Dracozolt Arctozolt Pawmo Pawmot Wattrel Kilowattrel
Illuminate
This Pokémon's accuracy can't be lowered by others; ignores their evasiveness stat.
Other Pokémon with Illuminate 7
Staryu Starmie Lanturn Volbeat Watchog Morelull Shiinotic
Water Absorb, hidden ability
This Pokémon heals 1/4 of its max HP when hit by Water moves; Water immunity.
Other Pokémon with Water Absorb 26
Poliwag Poliwhirl Poliwrath Lapras Vaporeon Lanturn Politoed Wooper Quagsire Mantine Cacnea Cacturne Mantyke Tympole Palpitoad Seismitoad Maractus Frillish Jellicent Volcanion Dewpider Araquanid Dracovish Arctovish Clodsire Wellspring Mask Ogerpon

Competitive

Showdown usage and sets

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesLC

17.0% of teams · rank #8 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630 weighting · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Eviolite
Ability: Volt Absorb
Nature: Timid
EVs: 132 Def / 148 SpA / 220 Spe
Tera Type: Flying

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All games16.0%
1500 weighting17.1%
1630 weighting17.0%
1760 weighting13.6%

Usage by month

Oct 202517.0%

Moves

Items

Abilities

EV spreads

Timid 132 Def / 148 SpA / 220 Spe58.3%
Timid 52 Def / 228 SpA / 220 Spe26.3%
Timid 52 Def / 148 SpA / 68 SpD / 220 Spe9.5%
Relaxed 52 Atk / 212 Def / 228 SpD1.1%
Modest 52 Def / 228 SpA / 228 SpD0.7%

Tera types

Flying83.8%
Grass6.8%
Bug3.6%
Water1.8%

Common teammates

Mienfoo77.9%
Vullaby76.1%
Foongus61.1%
Mudbray52.0%
Sandshrew-Alola49.1%
Stunky18.8%
Glimmet15.3%
Diglett-Alola15.1%

Checks & counters

Foongus65.2%
Mienfoo58.3%
Elekid65.7%
Sandshrew-Alola53.2%
Growlithe-Hisui50.2%
Chinchou45.3%

Speed tiers

Max Speed 130 · outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used

The faster Pokémon moves first, so who you outspeed decides battles. Its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 67); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+130Max119No SP87Min78

Scarf195Tailwind260

At max Speed, Chinchou outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Chinchou against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
130		Chinchou · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
119		Chinchou · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
87		Chinchou · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Moves

50 moves in Scarlet & Violet

Level up 13


1	SupersonicCauses the target to become confused.	Normal	Status	—	55%	20
1	Water GunNo additional effect.	Water	Special	40	100%	25
4	Electro BallMore power the faster the user is than the target.	Electric	Special	—	100%	10
8	Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.	Electric	Status	—	90%	20
12	Bubble Beam10% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Water	Special	65	100%	20
16	Confuse RayConfuses the target.	Ghost	Status	—	100%	10
20	Spark30% chance to paralyze the target.	Electric	Physical	65	100%	20
24	Charge+1 SpD, user's next Electric move 2× power.	Electric	Status	—	—	20
28	Discharge30% chance to paralyze adjacent Pokémon.	Electric	Special	80	100%	15
32	Aqua RingUser recovers 1/16 max HP per turn.	Water	Status	—	—	20
36	FlailMore power the less HP the user has left.	Normal	Physical	—	100%	15
40	Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.	Normal	Physical	90	85%	20
44	Hydro PumpNo additional effect.	Water	Special	110	80%	5

TM / HM / TR 40


TM01	Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.	Normal	Physical	90	85%	20
TM04	AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.	Psychic	Status	—	—	30
TM07	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM11	Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.	Water	Special	60	100%	20
TM16	Psybeam10% chance to confuse the target.	Psychic	Special	65	100%	20
TM17	Confuse RayConfuses the target.	Ghost	Status	—	100%	10
TM22	Chilling Water100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.	Water	Special	50	100%	20
TM23	Charge Beam70% chance to raise the user's Sp. Atk by 1.	Electric	Special	50	90%	10
TM25	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
TM34	Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.	Ice	Special	55	95%	15
TM47	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM48	Volt SwitchUser switches out after damaging the target.	Electric	Special	70	100%	20
TM50	Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.	Water	Status	—	—	5
TM70	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM72	Electro BallMore power the faster the user is than the target.	Electric	Special	—	100%	10
TM77	Waterfall20% chance to make the target flinch.	Water	Physical	80	100%	15
TM79	Dazzling GleamNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.	Fairy	Special	80	100%	10
TM82	Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.	Electric	Status	—	90%	20
TM85	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM96	Eerie ImpulseLowers the target's Sp. Atk by 2.	Electric	Status	—	100%	15
TM103	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM110	Liquidation20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.	Water	Physical	85	100%	10
TM123	SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.	Water	Special	90	100%	15
TM126	Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.	Electric	Special	90	100%	15
TM128	AmnesiaRaises the user's Sp. Def by 2.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
TM135	Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.	Ice	Special	90	100%	10
TM136	Electric Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Electric power, can't sleep.	Electric	Status	—	—	10
TM142	Hydro PumpNo additional effect.	Water	Special	110	80%	5
TM143	Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.	Ice	Special	110	70%	5
TM147	Wild ChargeHas 1/4 recoil.	Electric	Physical	90	100%	15
TM166	Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.	Electric	Special	110	70%	10
TM171	Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.	Normal	Special	80	100%	10
TM173	Charge+1 SpD, user's next Electric move 2× power.	Electric	Status	—	—	20
TM188	Scald30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target.	Water	Special	80	100%	15
TM196	Flip TurnUser switches out after damaging the target.	Water	Physical	60	100%	20
TM204	Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.	Normal	Physical	120	100%	15
TM208	WhirlpoolTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.	Water	Special	35	85%	15
TM209	Muddy Water30% chance to lower the foe(s) accuracy by 1.	Water	Special	90	85%	10
TM211	Electroweb100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.	Electric	Special	55	95%	15
TM224	CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.	Ghost	Status	—	—	10

Egg moves 5


Egg	MistFor 5 turns, protects user's party from stat drops.	Ice	Status	—	—	30
Egg	Psybeam10% chance to confuse the target.	Psychic	Special	65	100%	20
Egg	SoakChanges the target's type to Water.	Water	Status	—	100%	20
Egg	Sucker PunchUsually goes first. Fails if target is not attacking.	Dark	Physical	70	100%	5
Egg	Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.	Water	Special	60	100%	20

Evolution

Stage 1 of 2

#0170ChinchouWaterElectric
1. Level 27
  #0171LanturnWaterElectric

Where to find

Wild in 25 games

Shield: The Isle of Armor 9 areas

Honeycalm IslandSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
Honeycalm SeaSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
Honeycalm Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Insular SeaSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
Insular Sea (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Stepping-Stone Sea (Main Area)Surfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Workout SeaSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
Workout Sea (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

Sword: The Isle of Armor 9 areas

Honeycalm IslandSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
Honeycalm SeaSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
Honeycalm Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Insular SeaSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
Insular Sea (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Stepping-Stone Sea (Main Area)Surfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Workout SeaSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
Workout Sea (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

Shield 14 areas

East Lake AxewellSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
East Lake Axewell (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's Cap (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Fishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 26–60
Giant's Mirror (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
HulburyFishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 20–24
Lake of Outrage (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
North Lake Miloch (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
North Lake Miloch (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
South Lake Miloch (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
South Lake Miloch (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
West Lake AxewellSurfing in the overworld · Lv 38–60
West Lake Axewell (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

Sword 14 areas

East Lake AxewellSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
East Lake Axewell (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's Cap (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Fishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 26–60
Giant's Mirror (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
HulburyFishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 20–24
Lake of Outrage (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
North Lake Miloch (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
North Lake Miloch (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
South Lake Miloch (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
South Lake Miloch (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
West Lake AxewellSurfing in the overworld · Lv 38–60
West Lake Axewell (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

Ultra Moon 2 areas

Akala OutskirtsFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–29
Route 8Fishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–25

Ultra Sun 2 areas

Akala OutskirtsFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–29
Route 8Fishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–25

Moon 1 area

Route 8Fishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–25

Sun 1 area

Route 8Fishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–25

Y 2 areas

Azure BayFishing with a Good Rod · Lv 25
Shalour CityFishing with a Good Rod · Lv 25

X 2 areas

Azure BayFishing with a Good Rod · Lv 25
Shalour CityFishing with a Good Rod · Lv 25

White 2 1 area

Undella BayFishing in dark spots, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40–70

Black 2 1 area

Undella BayFishing in dark spots, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40–70

White 2 areas

Driftveil CityFishing in dark spots, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35–60
Road 18Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35–55

Black 2 areas

Driftveil CityFishing in dark spots, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35–60
Road 18Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35–55

SoulSilver 11 areas

Cinnabar IslandFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
New Bark TownFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
Pallet TownFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
Road 20Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
Road 21Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
Road 26Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
Road 27Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
Road 41Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
Road 47Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
S.S. Anne dockFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
Vermilion CityFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40

HeartGold 11 areas

Cinnabar IslandFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
New Bark TownFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
Pallet TownFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
Road 20Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
Road 21Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
Road 26Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
Road 27Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
Road 41Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
Road 47Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
S.S. Anne dockFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
Vermilion CityFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40

Platinum 1 area

Road 220Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–50

Pearl 1 area

Road 220Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15–25

Diamond 1 area

Road 220Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 15–25

Emerald 2 areas

Road 124 (underwater)Diving on seaweed · Lv 20–30
Road 126 (underwater)Diving on seaweed · Lv 20–30

Sapphire 2 areas

Road 124 (underwater)Diving on seaweed · Lv 20–30
Road 126 (underwater)Diving on seaweed · Lv 20–30

Ruby 2 areas

Road 124 (underwater)Diving on seaweed · Lv 20–30
Road 126 (underwater)Diving on seaweed · Lv 20–30

Crystal 10 areas

Cinnabar IslandFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
New Bark TownFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
Pallet TownFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
Road 20Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
Road 21Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
Road 26Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
Road 27Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
Road 41Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
S.S. Anne dockFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
Vermilion CityFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40

Silver 10 areas

Cinnabar IslandFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
New Bark TownFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
Pallet TownFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
Road 20Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
Road 21Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
Road 26Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
Road 27Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
Road 41Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
S.S. Anne dockFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
Vermilion CityFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40

Gold 10 areas

Cinnabar IslandFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
New Bark TownFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
Pallet TownFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
Road 20Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
Road 21Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
Road 26Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
Road 27Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
Road 41Fishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
S.S. Anne dockFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40
Vermilion CityFishing with a Good Rod, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 20–40

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.

Training

Catch rate 190 · slow growth

EV yield: 1 HP
Catch rate: 190 ≈24.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 66
Growth rate: Slow

Breeding

1 egg group · 20 egg cycles

Egg groups: Water 2
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Pokédex entries

11 entries · newest from X / Shield

Category: Angler Pokémon
Debut: Johto · Gold & Silver
Color: Blue
Shape
Habitat: Sea
Pal Park area: Sea

Original Johto#174Original Hoenn#181Updated Johto#176Coastal Kalos#147New Hoenn#190Original Alola#201Original Akala#128Updated Alola#257Updated Akala#158Galar#220Isle of Armor#188Blueberry#078

Chinchou blink their shining antennae at one another to claim their respective turf.
Ultra Moon
Its two antennae glow softly to lure in prey, making it a useful Pokémon for night fishing.
Ultra Sun
It lives in the depths beyond the reach of sunlight. It flashes lights on its antennae to communicate with others of its kind.
Moon
Its two antennae were originally fins. It discharges electricity to stun its prey before attacking.
Sun
It discharges positive and negative electricity from its antenna tips to shock its foes.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
When it senses danger, it discharges positive and negative electricity from its two antennae. It lives in depths beyond sunlight’s reach.
Emerald
Chinchou’s two antennas are filled with cells that generate strong electricity. This Pokémon’s cells create so much electrical power, it even makes itself tingle slightly.
Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
Chinchou lets loose positive and negative electrical charges from its two antennas to make its prey faint. This Pokémon flashes its electric lights to exchange signals with others.
Ruby · Omega Ruby
Its antennae, which evolved from a fin, have both positive and negative charges flowing through them.
Crystal · Sword
On the dark ocean floor, its only means of communication is its constantly flashing lights.
Silver · FireRed · SoulSilver · X · Shield
It shoots positive and negative electricity between the tips of its two antennae and zaps its enemies.
Gold · LeafGreen · HeartGold · Y

Names around the world

English: Chinchou
Japanese: チョンチー
Japanese (romaji): Chonchie
Korean: 초라기
Chinese (Traditional): 燈籠魚
Chinese (Simplified): 灯笼鱼
French: Loupio
German: Lampi
Spanish: Chinchou
Italian: Chinchou

Biology

Biology · design and origin

Chinchou has yellow eyes with black crosses for pupils. It has two antennae that glow at the tips, which it uses to help see when swimming in deep oceans. Chinchou evolves into Lanturn.

Design & origin

Chinchou and Lanturn are Pokémon based on anglerfish, specifically the footballfish. Chinchou's name originates from the Japanese word for lantern, "chochin".

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation II Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.