#170 Chinchou

General

Location

Attacks

Stats

Egg Moves

Picture	Name	Other Names	No.	Gender Ratio	Type
	Chinchou	Japan: Chonchie チョンチー French: Loupio German: Lampi Korean: 초라기	National: #170 Alola: #257 Melemele: #--- Akala: #158 Ula'ula: #--- Poni: #---	Male ♂: 50% Female ♀: 50%
	Classification	Height	Weight	Capture Rate	Base Egg Steps
	Angler Pokémon	1'08" 0.5m	26.5lbs 12kg	190	5,120

Abilities: Volt Absorb - Illuminate - Water Absorb (Hidden Ability)
Volt Absorb: The Pokémon heals up to 1/4 of its maximum Hit Points when hit with Electric-type moves. Illuminate: Raises the likelihood of meeting wild Pokémon by illuminating the surroundings. Hidden Ability (Available): Water Absorb: The Pokémon heals up to 1/4 of its maximum Hit Points when hit with Water-type moves.
Experience Growth	Base Happiness	Effort Values Earned	S.O.S. Calling
1,250,000 Points Slow	70	1 HP Point(s)	Likely

Damage Taken

*1

*0.5

*0.5

*1

*2

*0.5

*1

*1

*2

*0.5

*1

*1

*1

*1

*1

*1

*0.25

*1

Wild Hold Item	Egg Groups
Deep Sea Scale - 5%	Water 2GoldeenSeakingMagikarpGyaradosChinchouLanturnQwilfishRemoraidOctilleryCarvanhaSharpedoWailmerWailordBarboachWhiscashRelicanthLuvdiscFinneonLumineonBasculinAlomomolaInkayMalamarWishiwashiBruxishDitto Water 2

Evolutionary Chain

Locations - In-Depth Details
Sun	Route 8, Akala Outskirts	Details
Moon	Route 8, Akala Outskirts	Details
Ultra Sun	Route 8, Akala Outskirts	Details
Ultra Moon	Route 8, Akala Outskirts	Details
Trainer Locations		Details

Flavor Text
Sun	Its two antennae were originally fins. It discharges electricity to stun its prey before attacking.
Moon	It lives in the depths beyond the reach of sunlight. It flashes lights on its antennae to communicate with others of its kind.
Ultra Sun	Its two antennae glow softly to lure in prey, making it a useful Pokémon for night fishing.
Ultra Moon	Chinchou blink their shining antennae at one another to claim their respective turf.

Generation VII Level Up
Level	Attack Name	Type	Cat.	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
—	Bubble			40	100	30	10
		A spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their Speed stat.
—	Supersonic			--	55	20	--
		The user generates odd sound waves from its body that confuse the target.
6	Thunder Wave			--	90	20	--
		The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.
9	Electro Ball			??	100	10	--
		The user hurls an electric orb at the target. The faster the user is than the target, the greater the move's power.
12	Water Gun			40	100	25	--
		The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.
17	Confuse Ray			--	100	10	--
		The target is exposed to a sinister ray that triggers confusion.
20	Bubble Beam			65	100	20	10
		A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the target. This may also lower its Speed stat.
23	Spark			65	100	20	30
		The user throws an electrically charged tackle at the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
28	Signal Beam			75	100	15	10
		The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. This may also confuse the target.
31	Flail			??	100	15	--
		The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move's power.
34	Discharge			80	100	15	30
		The user strikes everything around it by letting loose a flare of electricity. This may also cause paralysis.
39	Take Down			90	85	20	--
		A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
42	Aqua Ring			--	--	20	--
		The user envelops itself in a veil made of water. It regains some HP every turn.
45	Hydro Pump			110	80	5	--
		The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.
47	Ion Deluge			--	--	25	--
		The user disperses electrically charged particles, which changes Normal-type moves to Electric-type moves.
50	Charge			--	--	20	--
		The user boosts the power of the Electric move it uses on the next turn. This also raises the user's Sp. Def stat.

TM & HM Attacks
TM/HM #	Attack Name	Type	Cat.	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
TM06	Toxic			--	90	10	--
		A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM07	Hail			--	--	10	--
		The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type.
TM10	Hidden Power			60	100	15	--
		A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM13	Ice Beam			90	100	10	10
		The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.
TM14	Blizzard			110	70	5	10
		A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.
TM17	Protect			--	--	10	--
		Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM18	Rain Dance			--	--	5	--
		The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.
TM21	Frustration			??	100	20	--
		This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM24	Thunderbolt			90	100	15	10
		A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
TM25	Thunder			110	70	10	30
		A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
TM27	Return			??	100	20	--
		This full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM32	Double Team			--	--	15	--
		By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM42	Facade			70	100	20	--
		This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest			--	--	10	--
		The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and heals any status conditions.
TM45	Attract			--	100	15	--
		If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM48	Round			60	100	15	--
		The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.
TM55	Scald			80	100	15	30
		The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. This may also leave the target with a burn.
TM57	Charge Beam			50	90	10	70
		The user attacks with an electric charge. The user may use any remaining electricity to raise its Sp. Atk stat.
TM72	Volt Switch			70	100	20	--
		After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
TM73	Thunder Wave			--	90	20	--
		The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.
TM87	Swagger			--	85	15	--
		The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target's Attack stat.
TM88	Sleep Talk			--	--	10	--
		While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM90	Substitute			--	--	10	--
		The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy.
TM93	Wild Charge			90	100	15	--
		The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. This also damages the user a little.
TM94	Surf			90	100	15	--
		The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave.
TM98	Waterfall			80	100	15	20
		The user charges at the target and may make it flinch.
TM99	Dazzling Gleam			80	100	10	--
		The user damages opposing Pokémon by emitting a powerful flash.
TM100	Confide			--	--	20	100
		The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.

Egg Moves (Details)
Attack Name	Type	Cat.	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
Flail			??	100	15	--	Details
	The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move's power.
Screech			--	85	40	--	Details
	An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target's Defense stat.
Amnesia			--	--	20	--	Details
	The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply raises the user's Sp. Def stat.
Psybeam			65	100	20	10	Details
	The target is attacked with a peculiar ray. This may also leave the target confused.
Whirlpool			35	85	15	100	Details
	The user traps the target in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns.
Agility			--	--	30	--	Details
	The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.
Mist			--	--	30	--	Details
	The user cloaks itself and its allies in a white mist that prevents any of their stats from being lowered for five turns.
Shock Wave			60	--	20	--	Details
	The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses.
Brine			65	100	10	--	Details
	If the target's HP is half or less, this attack will hit with double the power.
Water Pulse			60	100	20	20	Details
	The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.
Soak			--	100	20	--	Details
	The user shoots a torrent of water at the target and changes the target's type to Water.

Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon Move Tutor Attacks
Attack Name	Type	Cat.	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
Signal Beam			75	100	15	10
	The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. This may also confuse the target.
Bounce			85	85	5	30
	The user bounces up high, then drops on the target on the second turn. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Icy Wind			55	95	15	100
	The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers the opposing Pokémon's Speed stats.
Snore			50	100	15	30
	This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Heal Bell			--	--	5	--
	The user makes a soothing bell chime to heal the status conditions of all the party Pokémon.
Shock Wave			60	--	20	--
	The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses.
Water Pulse			60	100	20	20
	The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.

Usable Z Moves
Attack Name	Type	Cat.	Max Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
Breakneck Blitz			175(Phy)/120(Spe)	--	1	--
	The user builds up its momentum using its Z-Power and crashes into the target at full speed. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Supersonic Skystrike			160	--	1	--
	The user soars up with its Z-Power and plummets toward the target at full speed. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Savage Spin-Out			140	--	1	--
	The user binds the target with full force with threads of silk that the user spits using its Z-Power. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Hydro Vortex			160(Phy)/185(Spe)	--	1	--
	The user creates a huge whirling current using its Z-Power to swallow the target with full force. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Gigavolt Havoc			175(Phy)/185(Spe)	--	1	--
	The user hits the target with a powerful electric current collected by its Z-Power. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Shattered Psyche			120	--	1	--
	The user controls the target with its Z-Power and hurts the target with full force. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Subzero Slammer			185	--	1	--
	The user dramatically drops the temperature using its Z-Power and freezes the target with full force. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Twinkle Tackle			160	--	1	--
	The user creates a very charming space using its Z-Power and totally toys with the target. The power varies, depending on the original move.

Usable Z Moves (Transfer Only/Improved)
Attack Name	Type	Cat.	Max Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
Black Hole Eclipse Gen V or earlier			140	--	1	--
	The user gathers dark energy using its Z-Power and sucks the target into it. The power varies, depending on the original move.

Transfer Only Moves (Details)
Attack Name	Type	Cat.	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %	Method
Flash			--	100	20	--	Gen VI TM70
	The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target's accuracy.
Secret Power			70	100	20	30	Gen VI TM94 (ΪRαS)
	The additional effects of this attack depend upon where it was used.
Dive			80	100	10	--	Gen VI HM07 (ΪRαS)
	Diving on the first turn, the user floats up and attacks on the next turn.
Secret Power			70	100	20	30	Gen IV TM43
	The additional effects of this attack depend upon where it was used.
Endure			--	--	10	--	Gen IV TM58
	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Captivate			--	100	20	--	Gen IV TM78
	If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.
Natural Gift			??	100	15	--	Gen IV TM83
	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move's type and power.
Sucker Punch			70	100	5	--	Move Tutor - PtHGSS
	This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack.
Double-edge			120	100	15	--	Move Tutor - FRLG
	A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.
Mimic			--	--	10	--	Move Tutor - FRLG
	The user copies the target's last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.
Curse			--	--	10	--	Gen II TM03
	A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.
Zap Cannon			120	50	5	100	Gen II TM07
	The user fires an electric blast like a cannon to inflict damage and cause paralysis.
Hyper Beam			150	90	5	--	Gen II TM15
	The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.

Stats
		HP	Attack	Defense	Sp. Attack	Sp. Defense	Speed
Base Stats - Total: 330		75	38	38	56	56	67
Max Stats Hindering Nature	Lv. 50	135 - 182	38 - 81	38 - 81	54 - 97	54 - 97	64 - 107
	Lv. 100	260 - 354	72 - 157	72 - 157	105 - 189	105 - 189	125 - 209
Max Stats Neutral Nature	Lv. 50	135 - 182	43 - 90	43 - 90	61 - 108	61 - 108	72 - 119
	Lv. 100	260 - 354	81 - 175	81 - 175	117 - 211	117 - 211	139 - 233
Max Stats Beneficial Nature	Lv. 50	135 - 182	47 - 99	47 - 99	67 - 118	67 - 118	79 - 130
	Lv. 100	260 - 354	89 - 192	89 - 192	128 - 232	128 - 232	152 - 256

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