Pokédex - Chinchou (Black Version)
![[Picture of Chinchou]](../pictures/bw/front/normal/170.png)
Basic Information
| National Number | #170 |
| Height | 0.5 m (1'8") |
| Weight | 12.0 kg (26.5 lb) |
| Type | WATER / ELECTRIC |
| Footprint | ![[Footprint of Chinchou]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAQCAYAAAAf8/9hAAAAEklEQVQ4y2NgGAWjYBSMAggAAAQQAAGFP6pyAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC) |
| Color | Blue |
| Body Form | ![[Form 11]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAB4AAAAXCAIAAACTXWg9AAAAu0lEQVQYlcWUMQ6DMAxFTdUD+DgZPXbkqBkZPXIcH6EDUhTc2DhRKG8LCg/r54eFmeEeXjd5AeCt1iLCvJclUULEMfVpauUFAOZdRCaoldd52K2eS0jtZJLzlvM2rr7MpGk/qYlS18v+hkVdmd+SqG8fXbS2revHVAdndCj2P97GA6LUVec6h0J76q7LbR3+hECsOUy1U8SaZhQXakT07UTJ8YJVPkXdRV9XE8o6rutWj9lDgYzx9P96jC8qzE1umRKsaAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==) |
| Starting Catch Rate | 190 |
| Base Experience | 66 |
| Growth Rate | Slow (max: 1,250,000 Exp. Points) |
| Gender Rate | 50% female, 50% male |
| Friendship | 70 |
| Egg Groups | Water 2 |
| Steps to Hatch Egg | 5120 |
| Items in Wild Pokémon | DeepSeaScale (5%) |
| Base Stat Points (EVs) Given | HP: 1 |
| Abilities | Volt Absorb, Illuminate |
| Hidden (Dream World) Abilities | Water Absorb |
Race Values ("Base Stats")
View detailed stat info for Chinchou
| HP | 75 |
| Attack | 38 |
| Defense | 38 |
| Speed | 67 |
| Special Attack | 56 |
| Special Defense | 56 |
Pokédex Entries
English
Chinchou - Angler Pokémon
It discharges positive and negative electricity from its antenna tips to shock its foes.
French
Loupio - Pokémon Poisson
German
Lampi - Angler
Spanish
Chinchou - Pokémon Rape
Italian
Chinchou - Pokémon Pescatore
Japanese
チョンチー (CHONCHII) - あんこうポケモン (AnkouPOKEMON)
Evolutions (When Chinchou Evolves)
- Evolves into Lanturn at level 27.
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Chinchou)
Not found in this version.
Moves Learned
Black Version
| Level | Name | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (%) | Range | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Supersonic | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 55 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | bcek |
| 1 | Bubble | WATER | Special | 20 | 100 | 30 | 10 | All opposing Pokémon | be |
| 6 | Thunder Wave | ELECTRIC | Status | 0 | 100 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | bce |
| 9 | Flail | NORMAL | Physical | 1 | 100 | 15 | 0 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 12 | Confuse Ray | GHOST | Status | 0 | 100 | 10 | 0 | Single exc. user | bce |
| 17 | Water Gun | WATER | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 | 0 | Single exc. user | be |
| 20 | Spark | ELECTRIC | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 | 30 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 23 | Take Down | NORMAL | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 28 | Electro Ball | ELECTRIC | Special | 1 | 100 | 10 | 0 | Single exc. user | be |
| 31 | BubbleBeam | WATER | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 | 10 | Single exc. user | be |
| 34 | Signal Beam | BUG | Special | 75 | 100 | 15 | 10 | Single exc. user | be |
| 39 | Discharge | ELECTRIC | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | 30 | All exc. user | be |
| 42 | Aqua Ring | WATER | Status | 0 | 101 | 20 | 0 | User | d |
| 45 | Hydro Pump | WATER | Special | 120 | 80 | 5 | 0 | Single exc. user | be |
| 50 | Charge | ELECTRIC | Status | 0 | 101 | 20 | 0 | User | d |
What moves can Chinchou learn in Pokémon Black?
Chinchou can learn the following moves:
Amnesia
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move
- Black/White Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: Sparkling Sea (II) (with Hidden Ability)
Aqua Ring
- Before Black/White: Level 39
- Black/White Versions and Later: Level 42
AttractRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM45
BlizzardRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM14
BouncePlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
BubbleRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1
BubbleBeam
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Level 28
- Black/White Versions and Later: Level 31
CaptivateBefore Black/White: TM78
Charge
- Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 49
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Level 45
- Black/White Versions and Later: Level 50
Charge BeamTM57
Confuse Ray
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 29
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Level 17
- Black/White Versions and Later: Level 12
Discharge
- Before Black/White: Level 34
- Black/White Versions and Later: Level 39
Dive
- Before Diamond/Pearl: HM08
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
- Black/White Versions and Later: HM06
Double TeamRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM32
Double-Edge
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Electro BallLevel 28
Endure
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: TM58
FacadeTM42
Flail
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 13
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 9
Flash
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: HM05
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM70
FrustrationRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM21
HailTM07
Heal BellHeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Hidden PowerRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM10
Hydro Pump
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 41
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Level 42
- Black/White Versions and Later: Level 45
Ice BeamRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM13
Icy WindPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
Mimic
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Natural GiftBefore Black/White: TM83
ProtectRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM17
Rain DanceRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM18
RestRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM44
ReturnRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM27
RoundTM48
ScaldTM55
Secret PowerBefore Black/White: TM43
Shock Wave
- Before Black/White: TM34
- Black/White Versions and Later: Egg Move
- Black/White Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: Sparkling Sea (III) (with Hidden Ability)
Signal Beam
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Level 31
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
- Black/White Versions and Later: Level 34
Sleep Talk
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: TM82
SnoreEmerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
Spark
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 25
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 20
Substitute
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM90
Sucker PunchPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
Supersonic
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 5
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 1
SurfRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM03
Swagger
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM87
Take Down
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 37
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 23
ThunderRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM25
Thunder Wave
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 1
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 6
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM73
- Black/White Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: Sparkling Sea (I) (with Hidden Ability)
ThunderboltRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM24
ToxicRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM06
Volt SwitchTM72
Water Gun
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl; Black/White Versions and Later: Level 17
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Level 12
Water Pulse
- Before Black/White: TM03
- Black/White Versions and Later: Egg Move
Waterfall
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: HM07
- Black/White Versions and Later: HM05
Wild ChargeTM93