Pokédex - Chinchou (White Version)

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Basic Information

National Number	#170
Height¹	0.5 m (1'8")
Weight²	12.0 kg (26.5 lb)
Type³	WATER⁴ / ELECTRIC⁵
Footprint⁶
Color⁷	Blue
Body Form⁸
Starting Catch Rate⁹	190
Base Experience¹⁰	66
Growth Rate¹¹	Slow (max: 1,250,000 Exp. Points)
Gender Rate¹²	50% female, 50% male
Friendship¹³	70
Egg Groups¹⁴	Water 2
Steps to Hatch Egg¹⁵	5120
Items in Wild Pokémon¹⁶	DeepSeaScale (5%)
Base Stat Points (EVs) Given¹⁷	HP: 1
Abilities¹⁸	Volt Absorb, Illuminate
Hidden (Dream World) Abilities¹⁹	Water Absorb

Race Values ("Base Stats")²⁰

View detailed stat info for Chinchou²¹

HP	75
Attack	38
Defense	38
Speed	67
Special Attack	56
Special Defense	56

Pokédex Entries²²

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)

Sort list

Evolves into Lanturn at level 27.

Locations (Where to Find or Catch Chinchou)

Not found in this version.

Moves Learned

White Version²³

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 White?

Chinchou can learn the following moves:

AgilityDiamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Egg Move²⁴

Amnesia

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move²⁵
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

Brine

Before Black/White: TM55
Black/White Versions and Later: Egg Move²⁶

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 Move²⁷
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

MistDiamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Egg Move²⁸

Natural GiftBefore Black/White: TM83

ProtectRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM17

PsybeamDiamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Egg Move²⁹

Rain DanceRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM18

RestRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM44

ReturnRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM27

RoundTM48

ScaldTM55

ScreechRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move³⁰

Secret PowerBefore Black/White: TM43

Shock Wave

Before Black/White: TM34
Black/White Versions and Later: Egg Move³¹
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 Move³²

Waterfall

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: HM07
Black/White Versions and Later: HM05

Whirlpool

Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Egg Move³³
HeartGold/SoulSilver: HM05

Wild ChargeTM93