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Chinchou is a Water/Electric-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II, known as the Angler Pokémon.
What type is Chinchou?
Chinchou is a Water/Electric-type Pokémon.
What is Chinchou weak to?
Chinchou is weak to Grass and Ground-type attacks.
What does Chinchou resist?
Chinchou resists Steel, Fire, Water, Ice, and Flying-type attacks. Steel-type attacks deal only ¼× damage because both of its types resist that type.
What are Chinchou's base stats?
Chinchou has a base stat total of 330. Its highest base stat is HP at 75. See the full base stat breakdown.
What abilities does Chinchou have?
Chinchou can have Volt Absorb and Illuminate as standard abilities, plus Water Absorb as its Hidden Ability. Browse all abilities.
How does Chinchou evolve?
Chinchou evolves into Lanturn starting at level 27.
Where can you find Chinchou?
Chinchou can be encountered in the wild in 25 games, including Pokémon Gold, Pokémon Silver, Pokémon Crystal, and Pokémon Ruby. See the per-game location list.
What moves can Chinchou learn?
Chinchou can learn 77 different moves across the main series, through leveling up, TMs and HMs, breeding, and move tutors. See Chinchou's complete movepool.
Base Stats
Abilities
Type Matchups
View full type chart →Damage multipliers vs. water / electric typing. Ability-based immunities (e.g. Levitate) are not included.
Evolution Line
Battle & Lore Hub
Moves · 77 total
Level-Up
9 movesTM / HM
60 movesEgg Moves
4 movesMove Tutor
4 movesWhere to find· 29 games
Where can you find Chinchou in Pokémon Gold?
10 spotsChinchou can be found in Cinnabar Island, Johto Sea Route 41, Kanto Route 26, Kanto Route 27, Kanto Sea Route 20, and Kanto Sea Route 21, and 4 other locations in Pokémon Gold.
- •Cinnabar Island
- •Johto Sea Route 41
- •Kanto Route 26
- •Kanto Route 27
- •Kanto Sea Route 20
- •Kanto Sea Route 21
- •New Bark Town
- •Pallet Town
- •Vermilion City
- •Vermilion City Ss Anne Dock
Where can you find Chinchou in Pokémon Silver?
10 spotsChinchou can be found in Cinnabar Island, Johto Sea Route 41, Kanto Route 26, Kanto Route 27, Kanto Sea Route 20, and Kanto Sea Route 21, and 4 other locations in Pokémon Silver.
- •Cinnabar Island
- •Johto Sea Route 41
- •Kanto Route 26
- •Kanto Route 27
- •Kanto Sea Route 20
- •Kanto Sea Route 21
- •New Bark Town
- •Pallet Town
- •Vermilion City
- •Vermilion City Ss Anne Dock
Where can you find Chinchou in Pokémon Crystal?
10 spotsChinchou can be found in Cinnabar Island, Johto Sea Route 41, Kanto Route 26, Kanto Route 27, Kanto Sea Route 20, and Kanto Sea Route 21, and 4 other locations in Pokémon Crystal.
- •Cinnabar Island
- •Johto Sea Route 41
- •Kanto Route 26
- •Kanto Route 27
- •Kanto Sea Route 20
- •Kanto Sea Route 21
- •New Bark Town
- •Pallet Town
- •Vermilion City
- •Vermilion City Ss Anne Dock
Where can you find Chinchou in Pokémon Ruby?
2 spotsChinchou can be found in Hoenn Route 124 Underwater and Hoenn Route 126 Underwater in Pokémon Ruby.
- •Hoenn Route 124 Underwater
- •Hoenn Route 126 Underwater
Where can you find Chinchou in Pokémon Sapphire?
2 spotsChinchou can be found in Hoenn Route 124 Underwater and Hoenn Route 126 Underwater in Pokémon Sapphire.
- •Hoenn Route 124 Underwater
- •Hoenn Route 126 Underwater
Where can you find Chinchou in Pokémon Emerald?
2 spotsChinchou can be found in Hoenn Route 124 Underwater and Hoenn Route 126 Underwater in Pokémon Emerald.
- •Hoenn Route 124 Underwater
- •Hoenn Route 126 Underwater
Chinchou in Pokémon FireRed
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Chinchou in Pokémon LeafGreen
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Where can you find Chinchou in Pokémon Diamond?
1 spotChinchou can be found in Sinnoh Sea Route 220 in Pokémon Diamond.
Where can you find Chinchou in Pokémon Pearl?
1 spotChinchou can be found in Sinnoh Sea Route 220 in Pokémon Pearl.
Where can you find Chinchou in Pokémon Platinum?
1 spotChinchou can be found in Sinnoh Sea Route 220 in Pokémon Platinum.
Where can you find Chinchou in Pokémon HeartGold?
11 spotsChinchou can be found in Cinnabar Island, Johto Route 47, Johto Sea Route 41, Kanto Route 26, Kanto Route 27, and Kanto Sea Route 20, and 5 other locations in Pokémon HeartGold.
- •Cinnabar Island
- •Johto Route 47
- •Johto Sea Route 41
- •Kanto Route 26
- •Kanto Route 27
- •Kanto Sea Route 20
- •Kanto Sea Route 21
- •New Bark Town
- •Pallet Town
- •Vermilion City
- •Vermilion City Ss Anne Dock
Where can you find Chinchou in Pokémon SoulSilver?
11 spotsChinchou can be found in Cinnabar Island, Johto Route 47, Johto Sea Route 41, Kanto Route 26, Kanto Route 27, and Kanto Sea Route 20, and 5 other locations in Pokémon SoulSilver.
- •Cinnabar Island
- •Johto Route 47
- •Johto Sea Route 41
- •Kanto Route 26
- •Kanto Route 27
- •Kanto Sea Route 20
- •Kanto Sea Route 21
- •New Bark Town
- •Pallet Town
- •Vermilion City
- •Vermilion City Ss Anne Dock
Where can you find Chinchou in Pokémon Black?
2 spotsChinchou can be found in Driftveil City and Unova Route 18 in Pokémon Black.
Where can you find Chinchou in Pokémon White?
2 spotsChinchou can be found in Driftveil City and Unova Route 18 in Pokémon White.
Where can you find Chinchou in Pokémon Black 2?
1 spotChinchou can be found in Undella Bay in Pokémon Black 2.
- •Undella Bay
Where can you find Chinchou in Pokémon White 2?
1 spotChinchou can be found in Undella Bay in Pokémon White 2.
- •Undella Bay
Where can you find Chinchou in Pokémon X?
2 spotsChinchou can be found in Azure Bay and Shalour City in Pokémon X.
- •Azure Bay
- •Shalour City
Where can you find Chinchou in Pokémon Y?
2 spotsChinchou can be found in Azure Bay and Shalour City in Pokémon Y.
- •Azure Bay
- •Shalour City
Chinchou in Pokémon Omega Ruby
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Chinchou in Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
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Where can you find Chinchou in Pokémon Sun?
1 spotChinchou can be found in Alola Route 8 Main in Pokémon Sun.
- •Alola Route 8 Main
Where can you find Chinchou in Pokémon Moon?
1 spotChinchou can be found in Alola Route 8 Main in Pokémon Moon.
- •Alola Route 8 Main
Where can you find Chinchou in Pokémon Ultra Sun?
2 spotsChinchou can be found in Akala Outskirts and Alola Route 8 Main in Pokémon Ultra Sun.
- •Akala Outskirts
- •Alola Route 8 Main
Where can you find Chinchou in Pokémon Ultra Moon?
2 spotsChinchou can be found in Akala Outskirts and Alola Route 8 Main in Pokémon Ultra Moon.
- •Akala Outskirts
- •Alola Route 8 Main
Where can you find Chinchou in Pokémon Sword?
14 spotsChinchou can be found in East Lake Axewell, East Lake Axewell Max Den E, Giants Cap Max Den D, Giants Mirror Main, Giants Mirror Max Den C, and Hulbury, and 8 other locations in Pokémon Sword.
- •East Lake Axewell
- •East Lake Axewell Max Den E
- •Giants Cap Max Den D
- •Giants Mirror Main
- •Giants Mirror Max Den C
- •Hulbury
- •Lake Of Outrage Max Den B
- •Motostoke Riverbank Max Den B
- •North Lake Miloch Max Den E
- •North Lake Miloch Max Den F
- •South Lake Miloch Max Den D
- •South Lake Miloch Max Den E
- •West Lake Axewell
- •West Lake Axewell Max Den F
Where can you find Chinchou in Pokémon Shield?
14 spotsChinchou can be found in East Lake Axewell, East Lake Axewell Max Den E, Giants Cap Max Den D, Giants Mirror Main, Giants Mirror Max Den C, and Hulbury, and 8 other locations in Pokémon Shield.
- •East Lake Axewell
- •East Lake Axewell Max Den E
- •Giants Cap Max Den D
- •Giants Mirror Main
- •Giants Mirror Max Den C
- •Hulbury
- •Lake Of Outrage Max Den B
- •Motostoke Riverbank Max Den B
- •North Lake Miloch Max Den E
- •North Lake Miloch Max Den F
- •South Lake Miloch Max Den D
- •South Lake Miloch Max Den E
- •West Lake Axewell
- •West Lake Axewell Max Den F
Where can you find Chinchou in Pokémon The Isle Of Armor Shield?
9 spotsChinchou can be found in Honeycalm Island, Honeycalm Sea, Honeycalm Sea Max Den E, Insular Sea, Insular Sea Max Den D, and Stepping Stone Sea Main, and 3 other locations in Pokémon The Isle Of Armor Shield.
- •Honeycalm Island
- •Honeycalm Sea
- •Honeycalm Sea Max Den E
- •Insular Sea
- •Insular Sea Max Den D
- •Stepping Stone Sea Main
- •Stepping Stone Sea Max Den G
- •Workout Sea
- •Workout Sea Max Den A
Where can you find Chinchou in Pokémon The Isle Of Armor Sword?
9 spotsChinchou can be found in Honeycalm Island, Honeycalm Sea, Honeycalm Sea Max Den E, Insular Sea, Insular Sea Max Den D, and Stepping Stone Sea Main, and 3 other locations in Pokémon The Isle Of Armor Sword.
- •Honeycalm Island
- •Honeycalm Sea
- •Honeycalm Sea Max Den E
- •Insular Sea
- •Insular Sea Max Den D
- •Stepping Stone Sea Main
- •Stepping Stone Sea Max Den G
- •Workout Sea
- •Workout Sea Max Den A