Pokédex - Chinchou (FireRed Version)
![[Picture of Chinchou]](../pictures/fire/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) |
| Habitat | Sea |
| Starting Catch Rate | 190 |
| Base Experience | 90 |
| 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 | YELLOW SHARD (5%) |
| Base Stat Points (EVs) Given | HP: 1 |
| Abilities | Volt Absorb, Illuminate |
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
On the dark ocean floor, its only means of communication is its constantly flashing lights.
French
Loupio - Pokémon Poisson
Au plus profond de l'océan, son seul moyen de communication est la lumière qu'il fait clignoter constamment.
German
Lampi - Angler
Am Meeresgrund kann es sich nur durch ständiges Flackern seiner Lichter der Umgebung kundtun.
Spanish
Chinchou - Pokémon Rape
En el oscuro fondo del océano, su único modo de comunicarse es emitiendo luces parpadeantes.
Italian
Chinchou - Pokémon Pescatore
Negli oscuri fondali oceanici il suo unico mezzo di comunicazione sono le luci sempre lampeggianti.
Japanese
チョンチー (CHONCHII) - あんこうポケモン (AnkouPOKEMON)
くらい かいていでは いつも てんめつ している しょくしゅの あかり だけが つうしんしゅだん。 (Kurai kaiteideha itsumo tenmetsu shiteiru shokushuno akari dakega tsuushinshudan. )
Evolutions (When Chinchou Evolves)
- Evolves into Lanturn at level 27.
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Chinchou)
Not found in this version.
Moves Learned
FireRed Version
| Level | Name | Type | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (%) | Range | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bubble | WATER | 20 | 100 | 30 | 10 | All opposing Pokémon | be |
| 1 | Thunder Wave | ELECTRIC | 0 | 100 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | bce |
| 5 | Supersonic | NORMAL | 0 | 55 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | bce |
| 13 | Flail | NORMAL | 1 | 100 | 15 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 17 | Water Gun | WATER | 40 | 100 | 25 | 0 | Single exc. user | bef |
| 25 | Spark | ELECTRIC | 65 | 100 | 20 | 30 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 29 | Confuse Ray | GHOST | 0 | 100 | 10 | 0 | Single exc. user | bce |
| 37 | Take Down | NORMAL | 90 | 85 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 41 | Hydro Pump | WATER | 120 | 80 | 5 | 0 | Single exc. user | bef |
| 49 | Charge | ELECTRIC | 0 | 100 | 20 | 0 | User | d |
What moves can Chinchou learn in Pokémon FireRed?
Chinchou can learn the following moves:
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor