About Chinchou
Chinchou (Pokédex #0170) is a Water/Electric-type POKEMON first introduced in Generation 2. It is officially classified as the Angler Pokémon. Chinchou blink their shining antennae at one another to claim their respective turf.
As a Water/Electric-type POKEMON, Chinchou has a specific set of type matchups that trainers must account for. It takes double damage from Grass, Ground moves. It resists Fire, Water, Ice, Flying moves, taking only half damage from them.
Chinchou's battle stats: Base Stat Total of 330 (moderate). Full distribution: HP 75 · ATK 38 · DEF 38 · SP.ATK 56 · SP.DEF 56 · SPD 67. Its standout stat is HP (75), which makes it best suited for bulk and endurance roles. Its abilities are Volt absorb, Illuminate, Water absorb, with Water absorb as its hidden ability.
Chinchou stands 0.5 m (20") tall and weighs 12.0 kg (26.5 lbs). It is typically found in Sea environments. Capture rate: 190/255 (easy to catch). Growth rate: Slow. Egg groups: Water2.
Chinchou is part of the Chinchou → Lanturn evolution line (2-stage). Chinchou is the base form and can evolve into Lanturn via Level 27.
Related POKEMON in the same evolution line: Lanturn. Click any name to view their full stats, moves, and type matchup chart.
