Hey, I’m Zathong and this guide is about Chinchou in Pokémon. Learn more about Chinchou’s type, abilities, weaknesses, evolution, name and location.
Type | Water \ Electric |
Height | 1′ 08″ |
Weight | 26.5 lbs |
Abilities | Illuminate: Raises the likelihood of meeting wild Pokémon by illuminating the surroundings. Volt Absorb: Restores HP if hit by an Electric-type move instead of taking damage. |
Gender | ♂ ♀ |
Versions:
- Its antennae, which evolved from a fin, have both positive and negative charges flowing through them.
- On the dark ocean floor, its only means of communication is its constantly flashing lights.
Chinchou Name in Japanese and Languages others
Languages | Name |
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English, Spanish, Italian | Chinchou |
Japanese | チョンチー (Chonchie) |
German | Lampi |
French | Loupio |
Origin | chochin: Japanese for ‘lantern’ |
Chinchou Weaknesses
Weaknesses |
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Grass |
Ground |
Chinchou Evolution

Water \ Electric
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Water \ Electric
Chinchou changes
- In Generations 2-4, Chinchou has a base experience yield of 90.
- In Generations 2-7, Chinchou has a base Friendship value of 70.
Chinchou where to find for…
Gold Silver | Route 26, 27, New Bark Town, Olivine City, Pallet Town, Union Cave, Vermilion City |
Crystal | Route 26, 27, New Bark Town, Olivine City, Pallet Town, Vermilion City |
Ruby Sapphire | Route 124, 126 |
FireRed LeafGreen | Trade/migrate from another game |
Emerald | Route 124, 126 |
Diamond Pearl Platinum | Route 220 |
HeartGold SoulSilver | Route 20, 21, 26, 27, 41, 47, Cinnabar Island, New Bark Town, Pallet Town, Vermilion City |
Black White | Route 18, Driftveil City |
Black 2 White 2 | Undella Bay |
X Y | Shalour City, Azure Bay |
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire | Route 107, 124, 126, 128, 129, 130 |
Sun Moon | Route 8 |
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon | Route 8, Akala Outskirts |
Let’s Go Pikachu Let’s Go Eevee | Not available in this game |
Sword Shield | East Lake Axewell, West Lake Axewell, Giant’s Mirror, Hulbury, Honeycalm Island, Honeycalm Sea, Insular Sea, Stepping-Stone Sea, Workout Sea |
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl | Route 220, Fountainspring Cave, Icy Cave, Glacial Cavern |
Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
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