Chinchou #0170
The data on this page are from The Indigo Disk (Scarlet) and The Indigo Disk (Violet), the most recent appearance of Chinchou. Use the left menu (blue tab) to see data from other games!
| Typing | WaterElectric |
| Abilities | Volt Absorb - Ability 1 Illuminate - Ability 2 Water Absorb - Hidden |
| Classification | The Angler Pokémon |
| National ID | #0170 |
Type Effectiveness
Official Artwork
Base Stats
| Stat | Amount | Negative | Neutral | Positive | |
| HP | 75 | 135—182 | |||
| Attack | 38 | 38—81 | 43—90 | 47—99 | |
| Defense | 38 | 38—81 | 43—90 | 47—99 | |
| Sp. Attack | 56 | 54—97 | 61—108 | 67—118 | |
| Sp. Defense | 56 | 54—97 | 61—108 | 67—118 | |
| Speed | 67 | 64—107 | 72—119 | 79—130 | |
| Total | 330 | Calculated Stat Range Based on Nature | |||
Evolutionary Family
Breeding and Species Information
| Egg Group(s) | Water 2 |
| Egg Cycles | 20 |
| Egg Steps | 5120 - Generations II, III, and VII 5100 - Generations IV 5140 - Generations V and VI 5100 - Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl 2560 - Sword, Shield, Scarlet, and Violet |
| Gender Ratio | 50.00% 50.00% |
| Height | 0.1 m (0'4") |
| Weight | 1.2 kg (2.6 lbs.) |
Battle Information
| EV Yield | 1 HP |
| Base Exp. Yield | 66 |
| Catch Rate | 190 |
| Catch Chance | ~35.19% Success |
| Exp. Growth Rate | Slow |
| Base Friendship | 50 |
Learnset via Level-up
The following moves are learned by Chinchou via level-up in Pokémon The Indigo Disk (Scarlet) and The Indigo Disk (Violet):
| Level | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Supersonic | — | 55 | Normal | Stat. |
| 1 | Water Gun | 40 | 100 | Water | Spec. |
| 4 | Electro Ball | 1 | 100 | Electric | Spec. |
| 8 | Thunder Wave | — | 90 | Electric | Stat. |
| 12 | Bubble Beam | 65 | 100 | Water | Spec. |
| 16 | Confuse Ray | — | 100 | Ghost | Stat. |
| 20 | Spark | 65 | 100 | Electric | Phys. |
| 24 | Charge | — | — | Electric | Stat. |
| 28 | Discharge | 80 | 100 | Electric | Spec. |
| 32 | Aqua Ring | — | — | Water | Stat. |
| 36 | Flail | 1 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| 40 | Take Down | 90 | 85 | Normal | Phys. |
| 44 | Hydro Pump | 110 | 80 | Water | Spec. |
Egg Moves
The following moves are learned by Chinchou as Egg Moves in Pokémon The Indigo Disk (Scarlet) and The Indigo Disk (Violet):
| Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sucker Punch | 70 | 100 | Dark | Phys. |
| Psybeam | 65 | 100 | Psychic | Spec. |
| Water Pulse | 60 | 100 | Water | Spec. |
| Mist | — | — | Ice | Stat. |
| Soak | — | 100 | Water | Stat. |
Learnset via TM
The following moves are learned by Chinchou via TM in Pokémon The Indigo Disk (Scarlet) and The Indigo Disk (Violet):
| TM | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM001 | Take Down | 90 | 85 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM004 | Agility | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM007 | Protect | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM011 | Water Pulse | 60 | 100 | Water | Spec. |
| TM016 | Psybeam | 65 | 100 | Psychic | Spec. |
| TM017 | Confuse Ray | — | 100 | Ghost | Stat. |
| TM022 | Chilling Water | 50 | 100 | Water | Spec. |
| TM023 | Charge Beam | 50 | 90 | Electric | Spec. |
| TM025 | Facade | 70 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM034 | Icy Wind | 55 | 95 | Ice | Spec. |
| TM047 | Endure | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM048 | Volt Switch | 70 | 100 | Electric | Spec. |
| TM050 | Rain Dance | — | — | Water | Stat. |
| TM070 | Sleep Talk | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM072 | Electro Ball | 1 | 100 | Electric | Spec. |
| TM077 | Waterfall | 80 | 100 | Water | Phys. |
| TM079 | Dazzling Gleam | 80 | 100 | Fairy | Spec. |
| TM082 | Thunder Wave | — | 90 | Electric | Stat. |
| TM085 | Rest | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM096 | Eerie Impulse | — | 100 | Electric | Stat. |
| TM103 | Substitute | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM110 | Liquidation | 85 | 100 | Water | Phys. |
| TM123 | Surf | 90 | 100 | Water | Spec. |
| TM126 | Thunderbolt | 90 | 100 | Electric | Spec. |
| TM128 | Amnesia | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM135 | Ice Beam | 90 | 100 | Ice | Spec. |
| TM136 | Electric Terrain | — | — | Electric | Stat. |
| TM142 | Hydro Pump | 110 | 80 | Water | Spec. |
| TM143 | Blizzard | 110 | 70 | Ice | Spec. |
| TM147 | Wild Charge | 90 | 100 | Electric | Phys. |
| TM166 | Thunder | 110 | 70 | Electric | Spec. |
| TM171 | Tera Blast | 80 | 100 | Normal | Spec. |
| TM173 | Charge | — | — | Electric | Stat. |
| TM188 | Scald | 80 | 100 | Water | Spec. |
| TM196 | Flip Turn | 60 | 100 | Water | Phys. |
| TM204 | Double-Edge | 120 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM208 | Whirlpool | 35 | 85 | Water | Spec. |
| TM209 | Muddy Water | 90 | 85 | Water | Spec. |
| TM211 | Electroweb | 55 | 95 | Electric | Spec. |
| TM224 | Curse | — | — | Ghost | Stat. |
How to Obtain
Available In
Generation II
Generation III
Generation IV
Generation V
Generation VI
Generation VII
Generation VIII
Sword
CatchableShield
CatchableThe Isle of Armor (Sword)
CatchableThe Isle of Armor (Shield)
CatchableBrilliant Diamond
CatchableShining Pearl
CatchableGeneration IX
What does each category mean?
Catchable Can be caught in the base game without special requirements. It spawns somewhere in game.
Obtainable Available only through an in-game gift, such as a starter or in-game trade with an NPC.
Evolve Only available through evolution. A pre-evolution is available for catching or obtaining.
Event Only available through some sort of event or distribution.
Transfer Exists within the game's data, but can only be obtained via a trade with another player (version exclusive) or transfer through another means like Pokémon HOME.
In-Game Images
Standard Sprites
Main Sprite
Shiny Sprites
Main Sprite