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 |
|---|---|
| English, Spanish, Italian | Chinchou |
| Japanese | チョンチー (Chonchie) |
| German | Lampi |
| French | Loupio |
| Origin | chochin: Japanese for ‘lantern’ |
Chinchou Weaknesses
| Weaknesses |
|---|
| 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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