Pokédex

Chinchou Stats, Weaknesses & Evolution

Chinchou official artwork

Chinchou (#0170) is a Water/Electric-type Angler Pokémon introduced in Generation 2. It stands 0.5 m tall, weighs 12 kg and has a base stat total of 330, with its highest base stat in HP (75). Its abilities are Volt Absorb and Illuminate, with Water Absorb as its Hidden Ability. Chinchou is weak to Grass and Ground attacks.

On the dark ocean floor, its only means of communication is its constantly flashing lights.

Chinchou base stats

  • HP: 75
  • Attack: 38
  • Defense: 38
  • Sp. Atk: 56
  • Sp. Def: 56
  • Speed: 67
  • Total: 330

Abilities

  • Volt Absorb
  • Illuminate
  • Water Absorb (Hidden)

Chinchou type weaknesses & resistances

Weak to

  • Grass (2x)
  • Ground (2x)

Resists

  • Fire (0.5x)
  • Water (0.5x)
  • Ice (0.5x)
  • Flying (0.5x)
  • Steel (0.25x)

Chinchou evolution chain

Chinchou level-up moveset

  • Lv. 1: Supersonic
  • Lv. 1: Water Gun
  • Lv. 4: Electro Ball
  • Lv. 8: Thunder Wave
  • Lv. 12: Bubble Beam
  • Lv. 16: Confuse Ray
  • Lv. 20: Spark
  • Lv. 24: Charge
  • Lv. 28: Discharge
  • Lv. 32: Aqua Ring
  • Lv. 36: Flail
  • Lv. 40: Take Down
  • Lv. 44: Hydro Pump