Hydro Pump
Learned at Lv. 45
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Power: 110Accuracy: 80PP: 5Special
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
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#170
POKÉDEX No. #170
Chinchou
Angler Pokémon
It shoots positive and negative elec tricity between the tips of its two antennae and zaps its enemies.
Weak to
Ground
Grass
Height0.5 m
Weight12.0 kg
AbilitiesVolt Absorb
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP75260–354
- Attack3872–192
- Defense3872–192
- Sp. Atk56105–232
- Sp. Def56105–232
- Speed67125–256
Total330
/ 720
BST330
20 percentile (1025)-86 vs Gen 2 avg (416)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 2
Habitat
Sea
Color
Blue
Shape
Fish
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #170 |
| Blueberry | #78 |
| Galar | #220 |
| Hoenn | #181 |
| Isle Of Armor | #188 |
| Kalos Coastal | #147 |
| Original Akala | #128 |
| Original Alola | #201 |
| Original Johto | #174 |
| Updated Akala | #158 |
| Updated Alola | #257 |
| Updated Hoenn | #190 |
| Updated Johto | #176 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
66
EV Yield
+1 HP
Growth Curve
Slow
(5x³) / (4)Exp at Lv. 50
156,250
Exp at Lv. 100
1,250,000
Wild Held Items
Yellow Shard
Max rarity: 5%Versions: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Firered
Deep Sea Scale
Max rarity: 5%Versions: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Heartgold
Evolution Chain
→
Level 27
#171
Lanturn
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Ground
Rock
Fire
FlyingWater
Offensive Coverage
Chinchou's Water / Electric typing gives it 2 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against ground, rock, fire, flying, water types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Modest
+Sp. Atk−Attack
Timid
+Speed−Attack
In-Depth Analysis
Chinchou totals 330 across its base stats, profiling as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Lean on its HP (75) when planning sets, and cover for its weaker Attack (38).
Its Water, Electric typing leaves Chinchou with 2 weaknesses against 5 resistances. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. On offense, its STAB moves threaten 5 types for super-effective damage.
With a catch rate of 190, Chinchou is comparatively easy to catch in the wild. It levels on the Slow experience curve. Defeating it grants HP +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Pokédex Data
Height
0.5 m
Weight
12.0 kg
TypeWaterElectric
Abilities
Absorbs Electric moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.
Doubles the wild encounter rate.
Absorbs Water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Water 2
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
5,100
Hatch Counter: 20
⚪
Capture Rate
190
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Slow
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Chinchou?
Chinchou is a dual-type Water, Electric Pokémon.
What are Chinchou's weaknesses?
Chinchou takes 2× damage from Ground, Grass type moves.
How does Chinchou evolve?
Chinchou evolves into Lanturn at level 27. Full evolution line: Chinchou → Lanturn.
What are Chinchou's base stats?
Chinchou has a base stat total of 330: HP 75, Attack 38, Defense 38, Sp. Atk 56, Sp. Def 56, Speed 67. Its highest stat is HP (75).
