Chinchou (#170)

It shoots positive and negative electricity between the tips of its two antennae and zaps its enemies. - Gold

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

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. - Sapphire

Its two antennae glow softly to lure in prey, making it a useful Pokémon for night fishing. - Ultra Sun

Chinchou blink their shining antennae at one another to claim their respective turf. - Ultra Moon

Classification:

Angler Pokemon

Gender:

50% male/50% female

Height + Weight

1’08”/0.5m | 26.5lbs/12.0kg

Base Stats:

Abilities:

Volt Absorb: The Pokémon heals up to 1/4 of its maximum Hit Points when hit with Electric-type moves.

Illuminate: By Iluminating its surroundings, the Pokémon prevents its accuracy from being lowered

(Hidden) Water Absorb: The Pokémon heals up to 1/4 of its maximum Hit Points when hit with Water-type moves.

Locations:

Gen 2 - (All) Routes 20, 21, 26, 27, 41 + Olivine City, Vermilion City, Cinnabar Island, Pallet Town, New Bark Town

Gen 3 - (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) Routes 124, 126

Gen 4 - (Diamond/Pearl/Platinum) Route 220 | (HeartGold/SoulSliver) Routes 20, 21, 26, 27, 41, 47 + New Bark Town, Pallet Town, Cinnabar Island, Vermilion City

Gen 5 - (Black/White) Route 18, Driftveil City | (Black 2/White 2) Undella Bay

Gen 6 - (X/Y) Azure Bay, Shalour City | (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) Routes 107, 124, 126, 128, 129, 130

Gen 7 - (Sun/Moon/Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon) Route 8 + Akala Outskirts | (Let's Go Pikachu/Eevee) Unobtainable

Gen 8 - (Sword/Shield) Hulbery, Giant's Mirror, Giant's Cap, East Lake Axewell, West Lake Axewell, Lake of Outrage, Motostoke Riverbank, North Lake Miloch, South Lake Miloch | (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl) Route 220 + Grand Underground | (Legends Arceus) Unobtainable

Gen 9: (Scarlet/Violet DLC) Canyon Biome, Chargestone Cavern

Level Up Moves

a row of 10 animated pokeball variants spinning in sync

SupersonicThe user generates odd sound waves from its body that confuse the target.
Water GunThe target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.
Electro Ball (4)The user hurls an electric orb at the target. The faster the user is than the target, the greater the move's power.
Thunder Wave (8)The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.
Bubble Beam (12)A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the target. This may also lower the target's Speed stat.
Confuse Ray (16)The target is exposed to a sinister ray that causes confusion.
Spark (20)The user attacks the target with an electrically charged tackle. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Charge (24)The user becomes charged, boosting the power of the next Electric-type move it uses. This also boosts the user's Sp. Def stat.
Discharge (28)The user strikes everything around it by letting loose a flare of electricity. This may also leave those hit by the attack with paralysis.
Aqua Ring (32)The user envelops itself in a veil made of water. It regains some HP every turn.
Flail (36)The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move's power.
Take Down (40)A reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
Hydro Pump (44)The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.

TM/HM Moves

Take DownA reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
AgilityThe user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply boosts its Speed stat.
ProtectThis move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Water PulseThe user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.
PsybeamThe target is attacked with a peculiar ray. This may also confuse the target.
Confuse RayThe target is exposed to a sinister ray that causes confusion.
Chilling WaterThe user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.
Charge BeamThe user attacks the target with an electric charge. The residual electricity may also boost the user's Sp. Atk stat.
FacadeThis move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Icy WindThe user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon's Speed stats.
EndureThe user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession.
Volt SwitchAfter making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
Rain DanceThe user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks.
Sleep TalkThe user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.
Electro BallThe user hurls an electric orb at the target. The faster the user is than the target, the greater the move's power.
WaterfallThe user charges at the target and may make it flinch.
Dazzling GleamThe user damages opposing Pokémon by emitting a powerful flash.
Thunder WaveThe user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.
RestThe user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.
Eerie ImpulseThe user's body generates an eerie impulse. Exposing the target to it harshly lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.
SubstituteThe user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
LiquidationThe user slams into the target using a full-force blast of water. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
SurfThe user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave.
ThunderboltThe user attacks the target with a strong electric blast. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
AmnesiaThe user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply boosts the user's Sp. Def stat.
Ice BeamThe target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.
Electric TerrainThe user turns the ground into Electric Terrain for five turns, powering up Electric-type moves. Pokémon on the ground can no longer fall asleep.
Hydro PumpThe target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.
BlizzardA howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.
Wild ChargeThe user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into the target. This also damages the user a little.
ThunderA wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat-whichever is higher for the user.
ChargeThe user becomes charged, boosting the power of the next Electric-type move it uses. This also boosts the user's Sp. Def stat.
ScaldThe user attacks by shooting boiling hot water at the target. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Flip TurnAfter making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
Double-EdgeA reckless life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.
WhirlpoolThe user traps the target inside a violent, swirling whirlpool that inflicts damage for four to five turns.
Muddy WaterThe user attacks by shooting muddy water at opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their accuracy.
ElectrowebThe user captures opposing Pokémon in an electric net to inflict damage. This also lowers their Speed stats.
CurseA move that has different effects depending on whether the user is a Ghost type or not.

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