Pokédex - Chinchou (Sapphire 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's two antennas are filled with cells that generate strong electricity. This POKéMON's cells create so much electrical power, it even makes itself tingle slightly.
French
Loupio - Pokémon Poisson
Les deux antennes de LOUPIO sont chargées de cellules qui génèrent un courant de forte intensité. Ces cellules libèrent tellement d'électricité qu'elles vibrent légèrement.
German
Lampi - Angler
LAMPIs zwei Antennen sind mit Zellen gefüllt, die Elektrizität erzeugen. Die elektrische Ladung ist so stark, dass es sogar ein leichtes Kribbeln verspürt.
Spanish
Chinchou - Pokémon Rape
Las dos antenas de CHINCHOU están llenas de células que generan potente electricidad. Crean tal cantidad que hasta el propio POKéMON siente cierto hormigueo.
Italian
Chinchou - Pokémon Pescatore
Le due antenne di CHINCHOU contengono cellule che generano un'elettricità incredibile, tanto forte da farlo vibrare tutto.
Japanese
チョンチー (CHONCHII) - あんこうポケモン (AnkouPOKEMON)
つよい でんきを はっせいさせる さいぼうが 2ほんの しょくしゅの なかに つまっている。 じぶんも ちょっと ピリピリ しびれるらしい。 (Tsuyoi denkiwo hasseisaseru saibouga 2honno shokushuno nakani tsumatteiru. Jibunmo chotto PIRIPIRI shibirerurashii. )
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
Sapphire 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 Sapphire?
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