Pokédex - Chinchou (Ruby Version)
![[Picture of Chinchou]](../pictures/ruby/front/normal/170.png)
Basic Information
| National Number | #170 |
| Hoenn | #181 |
| 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 |
| 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
CHINCHOU lets loose positive and negative electrical charges from its two antennas to make its prey faint. This POKéMON flashes its electric lights to exchange signals with others.
French
Loupio - Pokémon Poisson
LOUPIO relâche des charges électriques positives et négatives de ses deux antennes pour mettre sa proie K.O. Ce POKéMON illumine ses ampoules électriques pour communiquer avec ses congénères.
German
Lampi - Angler
LAMPI gibt positive und negative elektrische Ladungen durch seine Antennen ab, um seine Beute zu lähmen. Dieses POKéMON lässt seine Lichter aufflackern und tauscht Signale mit seinen Artgenossen aus.
Spanish
Chinchou - Pokémon Rape
CHINCHOU libera cargas eléctricas positivas y negativas a través de las dos antenas que tiene para que su rival pierda el conocimiento. Asimismo, usa los destellos de electricidad para comunicarse con otros.
Italian
Chinchou - Pokémon Pescatore
CHINCHOU libera una carica elettrica positiva e negativa dalle due antenne per intontire la preda. Il POKéMON usa le sue luci elettriche per scambiare segnali coi suoi simili.
Japanese
チョンチー (CHONCHII) - あんこうポケモン (AnkouPOKEMON)
2ほんの しょくしゅから プラスと マイナスの でんきを ながして えものを きぜつ させる。 でんきの あかりは なかまとの サインだ。 (2honno shokushukara PURASUto MAINASUno denkiwo nagashite emonowo kizetsu saseru. Denkino akariha nakamatono SAINda. )
Evolutions (When Chinchou Evolves)
- Evolves into Lanturn at level 27.
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Chinchou)
| Level | Chance | Method | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNDERWATER | 20-30 | 30% | Water |
| UNDERWATER | 20-30 | 30% | Water |
Moves Learned
Ruby 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 Ruby?
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