Chinchou • Generation IV Pokédex
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Chinchou
Chinchou's Type
Chinchou's Pokédex #s
- National #
- 170
- Galar #
- 220
- Armor #
- 188
- Crown #
- --
Chinchou's Base Stats
- HP:
- 75
- Attack:
- 38
- Defense:
- 38
- Sp. Atk:
- 56
- Sp. Def:
- 56
- Speed:
- 67
- Total:
- 330
Misc. Info
- Height:
- 1'8" (0.5m)
- Weight:
- 26.5 lbs. (12 kg)
- Gender Ratio:
- Egg Groups:
- Water 2
- EXP At Lv. 100:
- 1,250,000
- EV Yield:
- 1 HP
- Base EXP:
- 66
- Catch Rate:
- 190
- Base Happiness:
- 70
Chinchou's Abilities
Here are what abilities Chinchou can possibly have, along with their effects.
- Volt Absorb
- Electric-type moves targeting Chinchou do no damage, lose their effect, and heal Chinchou by 25% of its max HP instead.
- Illuminate
- Doubles the encounter rate of wild Pokémon.
- Water Absorb
- Water-type moves targeting Chinchou do no damage, lose their effect, and heal Chinchou by 25% of its max HP instead.
Weaknesses & Resistances
Below is a list of what Chinchou's weakness and resistance is to various types.
- 2×
- ½
- ¼
Chinchou's Moves
Below is a list of all of the moves that Chinchou can learn, along with what level it learns the move, the TM or TR number, and what egg moves it can learn, if any. Hover over a move (desktop/laptop) or click the ? button next to the move (mobile/tablet) to find out more about the move.
Chinchou's Detailed Stats
Below you'll find a more detailed table containing Chinchou's calculated stats, which are the stats that you actually see displayed in game. These are affected by a variety of things, such as level, Effort Values (EVs), Individual Values (IVs), and Chinchou's Nature.
By default, the stats you see in the table below show four different possibilities, all assuming Chinchou is level 100: its stats with 0 EVs, 252+ (max) EVs, 0 IVs, and 31 (max) IVs. Nature is not shown by default, so its maximum is 10% higher than shown here, and minium 10% lower.
By default, the stats you see in the table below show four different possibilities, all assuming Chinchou is level 100: its stats with 0 EVs, 252+ (max) EVs, 0 IVs, and 31 (max) IVs. Nature is not shown by default, so its maximum is 10% higher than shown here, and minium 10% lower.
| Stats at level 100 |
0 EVs | 252+ EVs | Base Stat | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min | Max | Min | Max | ||
| HP | 260 | 291 | 323 | 354 | 75 |
| Attack | 81 | 112 | 144 | 175 | 38 |
| Defense | 81 | 112 | 144 | 175 | 38 |
| Sp. Atk | 117 | 148 | 180 | 211 | 56 |
| Sp. Def | 117 | 148 | 180 | 211 | 56 |
| Speed | 139 | 170 | 202 | 233 | 67 |
| Total | 330 | ||||
Where to Find Chinchou
If you're looking for where to find Chinchou, you'll find the various methods listed down below, along with any notes or special locations. This should help you figure out how to get Chinchou in Pokémon Sword & Shield. (Currently this does not show most "strong" static encounters or Max Raid Battles.)
Chinchou in the Wild
Hulbury
| Fishing Rod Encounters | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20% |
Lv. |
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East Lake Axewell
| Surfing (w/ Rotom Bike) | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Norm. |
 Over. |
 Rain |
 Strm. |
 Sun |
 Snow |
 Bliz. |
 Sand. |
 Fog |
| -- | -- | -- | 70% | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
|
Lv. |
||||||||
West Lake Axewell
| Surfing (w/ Rotom Bike) | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Norm. |
Over. |
Rain |
Strm. |
Sun |
Snow |
Bliz. |
Sand. |
Fog |
| -- | -- | -- | 60% | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
|
Lv. |
||||||||
Giant's Mirror
| Fishing Rod Encounters | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10% |
Lv. |
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Workout Sea
| Surfing (w/ Rotom Bike) | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Norm. |
Over. |
Rain |
Strm. |
Sun |
Snow |
Bliz. |
Sand. |
Fog |
| -- | -- | -- | 10% | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
|
Lv. |
||||||||
Stepping-Stone Sea
| Surfing (w/ Rotom Bike) | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Norm. |
Over. |
Rain |
Strm. |
Sun |
Snow |
Bliz. |
Sand. |
Fog |
| -- | -- | -- | 10% | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
|
Lv. |
||||||||
Insular Sea
| Surfing (w/ Rotom Bike) | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Norm. |
Over. |
Rain |
Strm. |
Sun |
Snow |
Bliz. |
Sand. |
Fog |
| -- | -- | -- | 10% | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
|
Lv. |
||||||||
Honeycalm Sea
| Surfing (w/ Rotom Bike) | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Norm. |
Over. |
Rain |
Strm. |
Sun |
Snow |
Bliz. |
Sand. |
Fog |
| -- | -- | -- | 10% | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
|
Lv. |
||||||||
Honeycalm Island
| Surfing (w/ Rotom Bike) | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Norm. |
Over. |
Rain |
Strm. |
Sun |
Snow |
Bliz. |
Sand. |
Fog |
| -- | -- | -- | 10% | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
|
Lv. |
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Pokédex Entries for Chinchou
Generation 4 Pokédex Entries
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
It discharges positive and negative electricity from its antenna tips to shock its foes.
HeartGold
It shoots positive and negative electricity between the tips of its two antennae and zaps its enemies.
SoulSilver
On the dark ocean floor, its only means of communication is its constantly flashing lights.
Generation 3 Pokédex Entries
Ruby
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.
Sapphire
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.
Emerald
When it senses danger, it discharges positive and negative electricity from its two antennae. It lives in depths beyond sunlight's reach.
FireRed
On the dark ocean floor, its only means of communication is its constantly flashing lights.
LeafGreen
It shoots positive and negative electricity between the tips of its two antennae and zaps its enemies.
Generation 2 Pokédex Entries
Gold
It shoots positive and negative electricity between the tips of its two antennae and zaps its enemies.
Silver
On the dark ocean floor, its only means of communication is its constantly flashing lights.
Crystal
Its antennae, which evolved from a fin, have both positive and negative charges flowing through them.