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Pokédex - Chinchou (HeartGold Version)

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[Picture of Chinchou]

Basic Information

National Number#170
Johto#176
Height0.5 m (1'8")
Weight12.0 kg (26.5 lb)
TypeWATER / ELECTRIC
Footprint[Footprint of Chinchou]
ColorBlue
Body Form[Form 11]
Starting Catch Rate190
Base Experience90
Growth RateSlow (max: 1,250,000 Exp. Points)
Gender Rate50% female, 50% male
Friendship70
Egg GroupsWater 2
Steps to Hatch Egg5120
Items in Wild PokémonDeepSeaScale (5%)
Base Stat Points (EVs) GivenHP: 1
AbilitiesVolt Absorb, Illuminate

Race Values ("Base Stats")

View detailed stat info for Chinchou

HP75
Attack38
Defense38
Speed67
Special Attack56
Special Defense56

Pokédex Entries

English

Chinchou - Angler Pokémon

It shoots positive and negative electricity between the tips of its two antennae and zaps its enemies.

French

Loupio - Pokémon Poisson

Il envoie des décharges électriques positives et négatives du bout de ses antennes pour paralyser sa proie.

German

Lampi - Angler

Über seine Antennen entlädt es Elektrizität, mit der es seinen Gegnern einen Schlag versetzt.

Spanish

Chinchou - Pokémon Rape

Libera cargas eléctricas positivas y negativas con sus antenas para aturdir a sus enemigos.

Italian

Chinchou - Pokémon Pescatore

Dalle antenne emette scariche elettriche positive e negative con le quali colpisce i nemici.

Japanese

チョンチー (CHONCHII) - あんこうポケモン (AnkouPOKEMON)

プラスとマイナスのでんきを しょくしゅのさきからながす。 てきをかんでんさせてしまうのだ。 (PURASUtoMAINASUnodenkiwo shokushunosakikaranagasu. tekiwokandensaseteshimaunoda. )

Evolutions (When Chinchou Evolves)

Evolves into Lanturn at level 27.

Locations (Where to Find or Catch Chinchou)

 LevelChanceMethod
NEW BARK TOWN (Mass Outbreak)4060%Fishing
NEW BARK TOWN (Good Rod)207%Fishing
ROUTE 41 (Mass Outbreak)4060%Fishing
ROUTE 41 (Good Rod)207%Fishing
Beyond the Sea (Group C)12-Pokéwalker
Route 47 (Mass Outbreak)4060%Fishing
Route 47 (Good Rod)207%Fishing
ROUTE 20 (Mass Outbreak)4060%Fishing
ROUTE 20 (Good Rod)207%Fishing
PALLET TOWN (Mass Outbreak)4060%Fishing
PALLET TOWN (Good Rod)207%Fishing
VERMILION CITY (Mass Outbreak)4060%Fishing
VERMILION CITY (Good Rod)207%Fishing
CINNABAR ISLAND (Mass Outbreak)4060%Fishing
CINNABAR ISLAND (Good Rod)207%Fishing
ROUTE 26 (Mass Outbreak)4060%Fishing
ROUTE 26 (Good Rod)207%Fishing
ROUTE 27 (Mass Outbreak)4060%Fishing
ROUTE 27 (Good Rod)207%Fishing
ROUTE 21 (Mass Outbreak)4060%Fishing
ROUTE 21 (Good Rod)207%Fishing
White Lake (Group C)17-Pokéwalker

Moves Learned

HeartGold Version

LevelNameTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect Chance (%)RangeFlags
1BubbleWATERSpecial201003010All opposing Pokémonbe
1SupersonicNORMALStatus055200Single exc. userbce
6Thunder WaveELECTRICStatus0100200Single exc. userbce
9FlailNORMALPhysical1100150Single exc. userabef
12Water GunWATERSpecial40100250Single exc. userbef
17Confuse RayGHOSTStatus0100100Single exc. userbce
20SparkELECTRICPhysical651002030Single exc. userabe
23Take DownNORMALPhysical9085200Single exc. userabef
28BubbleBeamWATERSpecial651002010Single exc. userbe
31Signal BeamBUGSpecial751001510Single exc. userbef
34DischargeELECTRICSpecial801001530All exc. userbef
39Aqua RingWATERStatus00200User
42Hydro PumpWATERSpecial1208050Single exc. userbef
45ChargeELECTRICStatus00200Userd

What moves can Chinchou learn in Pokémon HeartGold?

Chinchou can learn the following moves:

AgilityDiamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Egg Move
AmnesiaRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move
Aqua RingLevel 39
AttractRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM45
BlizzardRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM14
BouncePlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
BrineTM55
BubbleRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1
BubbleBeamDiamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 28
Charge
  • Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 49
  • Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 45
Confuse Ray
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 29
  • Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 17
DischargeLevel 34
Dive
  • Before Diamond/Pearl: HM08
  • Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Double TeamRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM32
Double-Edge
  • Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
  • FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Endure
  • Emerald: Move Tutor
  • Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: 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: Level 42
Ice BeamRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM13
Icy WindPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Mimic
  • Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
  • FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
MistDiamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Egg Move
ProtectRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM17
PsybeamDiamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Egg Move
Rain DanceRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM18
RestRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM44
ReturnRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM27
ScreechRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move
Signal Beam
  • Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 31
  • Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Sleep Talk
  • Emerald: Move Tutor
  • Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM82
SnoreEmerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: 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: 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
ThunderboltRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM24
ToxicRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM06
Water Gun
  • Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 17
  • Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 12
WaterfallRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM07
Whirlpool
  • Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Egg Move
  • HeartGold/SoulSilver: HM05