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Chinchou (チョンチー Chonchii)
Artwork		General

		National Dex:	#170
		Evolves From:	None
		Evolves Into:	Lanturn
		Generation:	Generation II
		Pronunciation:	$CHIN-chao$
		Icon(s):
Base Stats		Biological Details
HP:	75	Species:	Angler Pokémon
Attack:	38	Type(s):	Water/Electric
Defense:	38	Height:	1'08"
Special Atk:	56	Weight:	26.5 lbs.
Special Def:	56	Abilities:	Volt Absorb Illuminate Water Absorb (Dream World)
Speed:	67	Pokédex Color:	Blue
Stat Total:	330	Gender:	50% ♀/ 50% ♂
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Chinchou (Japanese: チョンチー Chonchii) is a Water/Electric-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II. The Chinchou family is unique because of their ability, Volt Absorb, being the only Water-types able to have it.

Appearance

Chinchou resembles a small deep-sea fish with an oval-shaped body, two small fin-like arms, a pair of stubby legs, and two long antennas tipped with a yellow bulb-shaped sac. Chinchou also has two yellow eyes, each with a proton-shaped pupil.

Behavior

Chinchou can release negatively charged electricity from its antennas as means of hunting, self defense, and communication.

Special abilities

Chinchou has the abilities Volt Absorb and Illuminate. Volt Absorb heals Chinchou's HP by a quarter when hit by an electric-type move. Illuminate increases the rate of encountering wild Pokémon if Chinchou is placed in the first slot of your party.

Evolution

Chinchou evolves into Lanturn at level 27.

In the anime

Several Chinchou played a very minor part in Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea, they helped destroy The Phantom's ship by overpowering and destroying his electrical equipment.

Game info

Game locations

Version(s)	Location	Rarity
Chinchou Locations
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
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
Black/White	Route 18, Driftveil City	Uncommon

Side game locations

Game(s)	Location
Chinchou Locations
Pokémon Pinball Ruby & Sapphire	Hatch from egg
Pokémon Trozei!	Secret Storage 12, Endless Level 9, Trozei Battle, Mr. Who's Den
Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team	Silver Trench (70F-79F)
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness	Miracle Sea (B1F-B18F) Deep Miracle Sea (B1F-B3F)
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Puel Sea

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.
HeartGold
It shoots positive and negative electricity between the tips of its two antennae and zaps its enemies.
SoulSilver
On the dark ocean floor, its only means of communication is its constantly flashing lights.
Black
It discharges positive and negative electricity from its antenna tips to shock its foes.
White
It discharges positive and negative electricity from its antenna tips to shock its foes.
Black 2
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White 2
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Learnset

Generation II

Main article: Chinchou/Learnset Generation II

Generation III

Main article: Chinchou/Learnset Generation III

Generation IV

Main article: Chinchou/Learnset Generation IV

Generation V

Leveling
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category
1	Supersonic	—	55%	20	Normal	Status
1	Bubble	20	100%	30	Water	Special
6	Thunder Wave	—	100%	20	Electric	Status
9	Flail	??	100%	15	Normal	Physical
12	Confuse Ray	—	100%	10	Ghost	Status
17	Water Gun	40	100%	25	Water	Special
20	Spark	65	100%	20	Electric	Physical
23	Take Down	90	85%	20	Normal	Physical
28	Electro Ball	??	100%	10	Electric	Special
31	BubbleBeam	65	100%	20	Water	Special
34	Signal Beam	75	100%	15	Bug	Special
39	Discharge	80	100%	15	Electric	Special
42	Aqua Ring	—	—%	20	Water	Status
45	Hydro Pump	120	80%	5	Water	Special
50	Charge	—	—%	20	Electric	Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

References