#0170Generation III
Chinchou
WATERELECTR
Angler Pokémon
Normal
Shiny
Back
Back ShinySprites
| Height | 0.5 m |
| Weight | 12.0 kg |
| Category | Angler Pokémon |
| Catch Rate | 190 |
| Growth | Slow |
| Gender | M 50% / F 50% |
| Egg Groups | Water2 |
| Friendship | 70 |
Base Stats
HP75
ATK38
DEF38
SpA56
SpD56
SPE67
Total 330
Abilities
If hit by an Electric-type move, the Pokémon has its HP restored instead of taking damage.
By illuminating its surroundings, the Pokémon prevents its accuracy from being lowered.
Pokedex Entries
Pokemon RubyCHINCHOU 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.
Pokemon SapphireCHINCHOU’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.
Pokemon EmeraldWhen it senses danger, it discharges positive and negative electricity from its two antennae. It lives in depths beyond sunlight’s reach.
Pokemon FireRedOn the dark ocean floor, its only means of communication is its constantly flashing lights.
Pokemon LeafGreenIt shoots positive and negative electricity between the tips of its two antennae and zaps its enemies.
Moves
Level Up
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat | Type/Cat | Pwr | Acc | PP | Eff % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage. | WATER | Special | WATERSpecial | 20 | 100% | 30 | 10% |
| 1 | Paralyzes the target. | ELECTR | Status | ELECTRStatus | — | 100% | 20 | — |
| 5 | Confuses the target. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | 55% | 20 | — |
| 13 | Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | — | 100% | 15 | — |
| 17 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | WATER | Special | WATERSpecial | 40 | 100% | 25 | — |
| 25 | Has a chance to paralyze the target. | ELECTR | Special | ELECTRSpecial | 65 | 100% | 20 | 30% |
| 29 | Confuses the target. | GHOST | Status | GHOSTStatus | — | 100% | 10 | — |
| 37 | User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | 90 | 85% | 20 | — |
| 41 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | WATER | Special | WATERSpecial | 120 | 80% | 5 | — |
| 49 | Raises the user’s Special Defense by one stage. User’s Electric moves have doubled power next turn. | ELECTR | Status | ELECTRStatus | — | — | 20 | — |
TM / HM
| No. | Move | Type | Cat | Type/Cat | Pwr | Acc | PP | Eff % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HM03 | Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users. | WATER | Special | WATERSpecial | 95 | 100% | 15 | — |
| HM05 | Lowers the target’s accuracy by one stage. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | 70% | 20 | — |
| HM07 | Has a chance to make the target flinch. | WATER | Special | WATERSpecial | 80 | 100% | 15 | 20% |
| HM08 | User dives underwater, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. | WATER | Special | WATERSpecial | 60 | 100% | 10 | — |
| TM03 | Has a chance to confuse the target. | WATER | Special | WATERSpecial | 60 | 100% | 20 | 20% |
| TM06 | Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn. | POISON | Status | POISONStatus | — | 85% | 10 | — |
| TM07 | Changes the weather to a hailstorm for five turns. | ICE | Status | ICEStatus | — | — | 10 | — |
| TM10 | Power and type depend upon user’s IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | 1 | 100% | 15 | — |
| TM13 | Has a chance to freeze the target. | ICE | Special | ICESpecial | 95 | 100% | 10 | 10% |
| TM14 | Has a chance to freeze the target. | ICE | Special | ICESpecial | 120 | 70% | 5 | 10% |
| TM17 | Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | — | 10 | — |
| TM18 | Changes the weather to rain for five turns. | WATER | Status | WATERStatus | — | — | 5 | — |
| TM21 | Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | — | 100% | 20 | — |
| TM24 | Has a chance to paralyze the target. | ELECTR | Special | ELECTRSpecial | 95 | 100% | 15 | 10% |
| TM25 | Has a chance to paralyze the target. | ELECTR | Special | ELECTRSpecial | 120 | 70% | 10 | 30% |
| TM27 | Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | — | 100% | 20 | — |
| TM32 | Raises the user’s evasion by one stage. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | — | 15 | — |
| TM34 | Never misses. | ELECTR | Special | ELECTRSpecial | 60 | — | 20 | — |
| TM42 | Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | 70 | 100% | 20 | — |
| TM43 | Has a chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | 70 | 100% | 20 | 30% |
| TM44 | User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself. | PSYCHC | Status | PSYCHCStatus | — | — | 5 | — |
| TM45 | Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | 100% | 15 | — |
Egg Moves (Ruby / Sapphire / Emerald / FireRed / LeafGreen)
| Move | Type | Cat | Type/Cat | Pwr | Acc | PP | Eff % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Raises the user’s Special Defense by two stages. | PSYCHC | Status | PSYCHCStatus | — | — | 20 | — |
Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | — | 100% | 15 | — |
Lowers the target’s Defense by two stages. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | 85% | 40 | — |
Move Tutor (Emerald / FireRed / LeafGreen / XD)
| Move | Type | Cat | Type/Cat | Pwr | Acc | PP | Eff % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | 120 | 100% | 15 | — |
Copies the target’s last used move. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | — | 10 | — |
Transfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | — | 10 | — |
Paralyzes the target. | ELECTR | Status | ELECTRStatus | — | 100% | 20 | — |
Move Tutor (Emerald / XD)
| Move | Type | Cat | Type/Cat | Pwr | Acc | PP | Eff % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Raises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | 90% | 15 | — |
Move Tutor (Emerald)
| Move | Type | Cat | Type/Cat | Pwr | Acc | PP | Eff % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | — | 10 | — |
Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | — | 10 | — |
Has a chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | 40 | 100% | 15 | 30% |
Locations
Pokemon RubyHoenn Route 124 Underwater, Hoenn Route 126 UnderwaterAvailable ▾
Pokemon SapphireHoenn Route 124 Underwater, Hoenn Route 126 UnderwaterAvailable ▾
Pokemon EmeraldHoenn Route 124 Underwater, Hoenn Route 126 UnderwaterAvailable ▾
Pokemon FireRedUnavailable
Pokemon LeafGreenUnavailable
Pokemon ColosseumUnavailable
Pokemon XDUnavailable