#0170Generation 2
Chinchou — Stats, Types, Abilities & Competitive Info
WaterElectric
Chinchou is a Water / Electric type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2.
Base Stats
| HP | 75 | |
|---|---|---|
| Attack | 38 | |
| Defense | 38 | |
| Sp. Atk | 56 | |
| Sp. Def | 56 | |
| Speed | 67 | |
| Total | 330 |
Pokedex Data
- Species
- Angler Pokémon
- Height
- 0.5 m (1′08″)
- Weight
- 12.0 kg (26.5 lbs)
- Abilities
- Volt Absorb, Illuminate
- Hidden Ability
- Water Absorb
- EV Yield
- 1 HP
- Catch Rate
- 190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
- Base Friendship
- 50 (normal)
- Base Exp.
- 66
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Egg Groups
- Water 2
- Gender Ratio
- 50% male, 50% female
Evolution Chain
Chinchou
Changes by Generation
The stats and types above are current-generation values — in older games, Chinchou differed:
- In Generations 2-4, Chinchou has a base experience yield of 90.
- In Generations 2-7, Chinchou has a base Friendship value of 70.
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What type is Chinchou?
Chinchou is a Water/Electric type Pokemon, classified as the Angler Pokémon.
What does Chinchou evolve into?
Chinchou is part of an evolution line that includes Chinchou, Lanturn.
What are Chinchou's base stats?
Chinchou has 75 HP, 38 Attack, 38 Defense, 56 Sp. Atk, 56 Sp. Def and 67 Speed, for a base stat total of 330.
What abilities can Chinchou have?
Chinchou can have the ability Volt Absorb or Illuminate, plus Water Absorb as a hidden ability.