Pokémechanics
HeartGold & SoulSilver

#170Chinchou

Type
Species
Angler Pokémon
Height
0.5 m
Weight
12.0 kg

Chinchou

Heartgold
It shoots positive and negative electricity between the tips of its two antennae and zaps its enemies.
Soulsilver
On the dark ocean floor, its only means of communication is its constantly flashing lights.

Base stats

EVs: +1 HP

HP75
Attack38
Defense38
Sp. Atk56
Sp. Def56
Speed67
Total330

Abilities

Volt Absorb
Absorbs Electric moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.
Illuminate
Doubles the wild encounter rate.

Locations

Heartgold
Good Rod
Cinnabar IslandLv 2020%
New Bark TownLv 2020%
Pallet TownLv 2020%
Route 26Lv 2020%
Route 27Lv 2020%
Route 47Lv 2020%
Sea Route 20Lv 2020%
Sea Route 21Lv 2020%
Sea Route 41Lv 2020%
Vermilion CityLv 2040%
Super Rod
Cinnabar IslandLv 4040%
New Bark TownLv 4040%
Pallet TownLv 4040%
Route 26Lv 4040%
Route 27Lv 4040%
Route 47Lv 4040%
Sea Route 20Lv 4040%
Sea Route 21Lv 4040%
Sea Route 41Lv 4040%
Vermilion CityLv 4080%
Soulsilver
Good Rod
Cinnabar IslandLv 2020%
New Bark TownLv 2020%
Pallet TownLv 2020%
Route 26Lv 2020%
Route 27Lv 2020%
Route 47Lv 2020%
Sea Route 20Lv 2020%
Sea Route 21Lv 2020%
Sea Route 41Lv 2020%
Vermilion CityLv 2040%
Super Rod
Cinnabar IslandLv 4040%
New Bark TownLv 4040%
Pallet TownLv 4040%
Route 26Lv 4040%
Route 27Lv 4040%
Route 47Lv 4040%
Sea Route 20Lv 4040%
Sea Route 21Lv 4040%
Sea Route 41Lv 4040%
Vermilion CityLv 4080%

Damage taken

  • x1
  • x1
  • x0.5
  • x1
  • x2
  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
  • x0.25
  • x0.5
  • x0.5
  • x2
  • x1
  • x1
  • x0.5
  • x1
  • x1
Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
1Bubble
Special
40
100
30
10
Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.
1Supersonic
Status
--
55
20
--
Confuses the target.
6Thunder Wave
Status
--
90
20
--
Paralyzes the target.
9Flail
Physical
--
100
15
--
Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.
12Water Gun
Special
40
100
25
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
17Confuse Ray
Status
--
100
10
--
Confuses the target.
20Spark
Physical
65
100
20
30
Has a chance to paralyze the target.
23Take Down
Physical
90
85
20
--
User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.
28Bubble Beam
Special
65
100
20
10
Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.
31Signal Beam
Special
75
100
15
10
Has a chance to confuse the target.
34Discharge
Special
80
100
15
30
Has a chance to paralyze the target.
39Aqua Ring
Status
--
--
20
--
Restores 1/16 of the user’s max HP each turn.
42Hydro Pump
Special
110
80
5
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
45Charge
Status
--
--
20
--
Raises the user’s Special Defense by one stage. User’s Electric moves have doubled power next turn.
Egg
Attack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
Agility
Status
--
--
30
--
Raises the user’s Speed by two stages.
Amnesia
Status
--
--
20
--
Raises the user’s Special Defense by two stages.
Flail
Physical
--
100
15
--
Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.
Mist
Status
--
--
30
--
Protects the user’s stats from being changed by enemy moves.
Psybeam
Special
65
100
20
10
Has a chance to confuse the target.
Screech
Status
--
85
40
--
Lowers the target’s Defense by two stages.
Whirlpool
Special
35
85
15
100
Prevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.
TM/HM
MachineAttack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
HM03Surf
Special
90
100
15
--
Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.
HM05Whirlpool
Special
35
85
15
100
Prevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.
HM07Waterfall
Physical
80
100
15
20
Has a chance to make the target flinch.
TM03Water Pulse
Special
60
100
20
20
Has a chance to confuse the target.
TM06Toxic
Status
--
90
10
--
Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
TM07Hail
Status
--
--
10
--
Changes the weather to a hailstorm for five turns.
TM10Hidden Power
Special
60
100
15
--
Power and type depend upon user’s IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
TM13Ice Beam
Special
90
100
10
10
Has a chance to freeze the target.
TM14Blizzard
Special
110
70
5
10
Has a chance to freeze the target.
TM17Protect
Status
--
--
10
--
Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
TM18Rain Dance
Status
--
--
5
--
Changes the weather to rain for five turns.
TM21Frustration
Physical
--
100
20
--
Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
TM24Thunderbolt
Special
90
100
15
10
Has a chance to paralyze the target.
TM25Thunder
Special
110
70
10
30
Has a chance to paralyze the target.
TM27Return
Physical
--
100
20
--
Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
TM32Double Team
Status
--
--
15
--
Raises the user’s evasion by one stage.
TM34Shock Wave
Special
60
--
20
--
Never misses.
TM42Facade
Physical
70
100
20
--
Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
TM43Secret Power
Physical
70
100
20
30
Has a chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
TM44Rest
Status
--
--
5
--
User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
TM45Attract
Status
--
100
15
--
Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
TM55Brine
Special
65
100
10
--
Has double power against Pokémon that have less than half their max HP remaining.
TM57Charge Beam
Special
50
90
10
70
Has a chance to raise the user’s Special Attack by one stage.
TM58Endure
Status
--
--
10
--
Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
TM70Flash
Status
--
100
20
--
Lowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.
TM73Thunder Wave
Status
--
90
20
--
Paralyzes the target.
TM78Captivate
Status
--
100
20
--
Lowers the target’s Special Attack by two stages if it’s the opposite gender.
TM82Sleep Talk
Status
--
--
10
--
Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
TM83Natural Gift
Physical
--
100
15
--
Power and type depend on the held berry.
TM87Swagger
Status
--
85
15
--
Raises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
TM90Substitute
Status
--
--
10
--
Transfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
Tutor
Attack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
Bounce
Physical
85
85
5
30
User bounces high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
Dive
Physical
80
100
10
--
User dives underwater, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
Heal Bell
Status
--
--
5
--
Cures the entire party of major status effects.
Icy Wind
Special
55
95
15
100
Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.
Signal Beam
Special
75
100
15
10
Has a chance to confuse the target.
Snore
Special
50
100
15
30
Has a chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
Sucker Punch
Physical
70
100
5
--
Only works if the target is about to use a damaging move.

Other generations

Gold, Silver & Crystal, Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald, FireRed & LeafGreen, Diamond, Pearl & Platinum, Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, X & Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Sun & Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Sword & Shield, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet