Chinchou #0170
The Angler Pokémon
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| Typing | WaterElectric |
| Abilities | Volt Absorb - Ability 1 Illuminate - Ability 2 |
| Classification | The Angler Pokémon |
| National ID | #0170 |
Type Effectiveness
Weak x2
Ground
Grass
Resists x½
Flying
Fire
Water
Ice
Resists x¼
Steel
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Sprite and 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 | |||
Calculated stats: Lv. 50Lv. 100
Evolutionary Family
Breeding and Species Information
| Egg Group(s) | Water 2 |
| Egg Cycles | 20 |
| Egg Steps | 5100 |
| Gender Ratio | 50.39% 49.61% |
| Height | 0.5 m (1'8") |
| Weight | 12.0 kg (26.5 lbs.) |
Battle Information
| EV Yield | 1 HP |
| Base Exp. Yield | 90 |
| 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 Diamond and Pearl:
| Level | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bubble | 20 | 100 | Water | Spec. |
| 1 | Supersonic | — | 55 | Normal | Stat. |
| 6 | Thunder Wave | — | 100 | Electric | Stat. |
| 9 | Flail | 1 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| 12 | Water Gun | 40 | 100 | Water | Spec. |
| 17 | Confuse Ray | — | 100 | Ghost | Stat. |
| 20 | Spark | 65 | 100 | Electric | Phys. |
| 23 | Take Down | 90 | 85 | Normal | Phys. |
| 28 | Bubble Beam | 65 | 100 | Water | Spec. |
| 31 | Signal Beam | 75 | 100 | Bug | Spec. |
| 34 | Discharge | 80 | 100 | Electric | Spec. |
| 39 | Aqua Ring | — | — | Water | Stat. |
| 42 | Hydro Pump | 120 | 80 | Water | Spec. |
| 45 | Charge | — | — | Electric | Stat. |
Egg Moves
The following moves are learned by Chinchou as Egg Moves in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl:
| Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agility | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| Amnesia | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| Flail | 1 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| Mist | — | — | Ice | Stat. |
| Psybeam | 65 | 100 | Psychic | Spec. |
| Screech | — | 85 | Normal | Stat. |
| Whirlpool | 15 | 70 | Water | Spec. |
Learnset via TM
The following moves are learned by Chinchou via TM in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl:
| TM | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM003 | Water Pulse | 60 | 100 | Water | Spec. |
| TM006 | Toxic | — | 85 | Poison | Stat. |
| TM007 | Hail | — | — | Ice | Stat. |
| TM010 | Hidden Power | 1 | 100 | Normal | Spec. |
| TM013 | Ice Beam | 95 | 100 | Ice | Spec. |
| TM014 | Blizzard | 120 | 70 | Ice | Spec. |
| TM017 | Protect | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM018 | Rain Dance | — | — | Water | Stat. |
| TM021 | Frustration | 1 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM024 | Thunderbolt | 95 | 100 | Electric | Spec. |
| TM025 | Thunder | 120 | 70 | Electric | Spec. |
| TM027 | Return | 1 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM032 | Double Team | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM034 | Shock Wave | 60 | — | Electric | Spec. |
| TM042 | Facade | 70 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM043 | Secret Power | 70 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM044 | Rest | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM045 | Attract | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. |
| TM055 | Brine | 65 | 100 | Water | Spec. |
| TM057 | Charge Beam | 50 | 90 | Electric | Spec. |
| TM058 | Endure | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM070 | Flash | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. |
| TM073 | Thunder Wave | — | 100 | Electric | Stat. |
| TM078 | Captivate | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. |
| TM082 | Sleep Talk | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM083 | Natural Gift | 1 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM087 | Swagger | — | 90 | Normal | Stat. |
| TM090 | Substitute | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
Learnset via HM
The following moves are learned by Chinchou via HM in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl:
| TM | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HM03 | Surf | 95 | 100 | Water | Spec. |
| HM07 | Waterfall | 80 | 100 | Water | Phys. |
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