Appearance
Category | ![]() | Angler Pokémon |
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Color | ![]() | Blue |
Height | ![]() | 0.5m / 1'8" |
Weight | ![]() | 12kg / 26.46lbs |
Shape
Footprint
Cry
Size Comparison
Trainer1.8m
Pokémon0.5m

Regional Pokédex Numbers
New PokédexJohtoHoennHoennCoastal KalosComplete AlolaAkalaComplete AlolaAkalaGalarThe Isle of ArmorBlueberry
#174
GS
C
#176
HGSS
#181
RS
E
#190
ORAS
#147
XY
#201
SM
#128
SM
#257
USUM
#158
USUM
#220
SWSH
#188
IoA
#78
ID
Training
Base Friendship (Gen 3-7) | 70 |
---|---|
Base Friendship (Gen 8+) | 50 |
Base Experience | 66 |
Catch Rate | 190 |
Leveling Rate | Slow |
Experience to 100 | 1,250,000 |
EV Yield: 1
HP1
ATK0
DEF0
SP.ATK0
SP.DEF0
SPE0
Abilities
PRIMARY | Volt Absorb | |
---|---|---|
SECONDARY | Illuminate | Doubles the wild encounter rate. |
HIDDEN | Water Absorb |
Base Stats
![]() | HP | 75 | 260 - 354 | |
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![]() | Attack | 38 | 72 - 192 | |
![]() | Defense | 38 | 72 - 192 | |
![]() | Special Attack | 56 | 105 - 232 | |
![]() | Special Defense | 56 | 105 - 232 | |
![]() | Speed | 67 | 125 - 256 | |
Total | 330 | min - max | ||
Lvl. 100 range |
- Minimum values assume 0 IV, 0 EV and a hindering nature (→ -10%)- Maximum values assume 31 IV (→ +31), 252 EV (→ +63) and a helpful nature (→ +10%)
Evolutions
PokéDex Descriptions
R | 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. |
S | 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. |
UM | Chinchou blink their shining antennae at one another to claim their respective turf. |
OR | 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. |
AS | 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. |
D P PL B W B2 W2 | It discharges positive and negative electricity from its antenna tips to shock its foes. |
M | It lives in the depths beyond the reach of sunlight. It flashes lights on its antennae to communicate with others of its kind. |
LG HG Y | It shoots positive and negative electricity between the tips of its two antennae and zaps its enemies. |
G | It shoots positive and negative elec tricity between the tips of its two antennae and zaps its enemies. |
SW | Its antennae, which evolved from a fin, have both positive and negative charges flowing through them. |
C | Its antennae, whi ch evolved from a fin, have both po sitive and neg ative charges flo wing through them. |
US | Its two antennae glow softly to lure in prey, making it a useful Pokémon for night fishing. |
S | Its two antennae were originally fins. It discharges electricity to stun its prey before attacking. |
FR SS X SH | On the dark ocean floor, its only means of communication is its constantly flashing lights. |
S | On the dark ocean floor, its only means of communi cation is its constantly flash ing lights. |
E | When it senses danger, it discharges positive and negative electricity from its two antennae. It lives in depths beyond sunlight’s reach. |
Pokémon Cries
First introduced in | Form Name | Cry |
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GS | Normal Form | |
STA2 | Normal Form | |
XY | Normal Form |