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Chinchou

(チョンチー Chonchie)

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General
National Dex: #170
Evolves From: none
Evolves Into: Lanturn
Generation: Generation II
Pronunciation: math
Base Stats
HP: 75
Attack: 38
Defense: 38
Special Atk: 56
Special Def: 56
Speed: 67
Biological Details
Species: Angler Pokémon
Type(s): Water/Electric
Height: 1'08" (0.5 m)
Weight: 26.5 lbs. (12.0kg)
Abilities:
Pokédex Color: Blue
Gender: 50% ♀/ 50% ♂

Chinchou (チョンチー Chonchie) is a Water/Electric-Type Pokémon. It evolves into Lanturn at level 27. The Chinchou family is unique to their ability, Volt Absorb, because they are the only Water-types to be able to have it. Chinchou are from Generation II.

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[edit] In the Anime

Chinchou play a very minor part in Pokémon Ranger and the temple of the sea, it helps destroy Phantom's ship by overpowering and destroying his electrical equipment.

[edit] Game Info

[edit] Locations

Chinchou Locations
Version(s) Location Rarity
Gold/Silver Routes 26 and 27, New Bark Town, Union Cave, Olivine City, Pallet Town, Vermilion City, Cinnabar Island Common
Crystal Routes 26 and 27, New Bark Town, Union Cave, Olivine City, Pallet Town, Vermilion City, Cinnabar Island Common
Ruby/Sapphire Underwater Common
Emerald Underwater Common
FireRed/LeafGreen Trade None
Diamond/Pearl Route 220 (fishing) Uncommon
Platinum Route 220 (fishing) Very Rare
HeartGold/SoulSilver Routes 26 and 27, New Bark Town, Union Cave, Olivine City, Pallet Town, Vermilion City, Cinnabar Island Common

[edit] Side Game Locations

Chinchou Locations
Game(s) Location
Pokémon Pinball Ruby & Sapphire Hatch from egg
Pokémon Trozei! Secret Storage 12, Endless Level 9, Trozei Battle, Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team Silver Trench (70F-79F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness Miracle Sea (B1F-B18F)

Deep Miracle Sea (B1F-B3F)

Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Puel Sea

[edit] Pokédex Entries

Pokédex Entries
Generation I
Chinchou did not appear during the Generation I games.
Gold
It shoots positive and negative electricity between the tips of its two antennae and zaps its enemies.
Silver
On the dark ocean floor, its only means of communication is its constantly flashing lights.
Crystal
Its antennae, which evolved from a fin, have both positive and negative charges flowing through them.
Ruby
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.
Sapphire
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.
Emerald
When it senses danger, it discharges positive and negative electricity from its two antennae. It lives in depths beyond sunlight's reach.
FireRed
On the dark ocean floor, its only means of communication is its constantly flashing lights.
LeafGreen
It shoots positive and negative electricity between the tips of its two antennae and zaps its enemies.
Diamond
It discharges positive and negative electricity from its antenna tips to shock its foes.
Pearl
It discharges positive and negative electricity from its antenna tips to shock its foes.
Platinum
It discharges positive and negative electricity from its antenna tips to shock its foes.


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