#0170 · Original Hoenn #181 · emerald · gen 3
Chinchou
Angler Pokémon
When it senses danger, it discharges positive and negative electricity from its two antennae. It lives in depths beyond sunlight’s reach.
- Gender:
- ♀ 50% · ♂ 50%
- Catch rate:
- 190/255
- Base happiness:
- 70
- Egg cycles:
- 20
- Height:
- 0.5 m
- Weight:
- 12.0 kg
- Egg groups:
- Water 2
- Growth rate:
- Slow
- Body shape:
- Ichthyic
Base stats
HP75
Atk38
Def38
Sp.Atk56
Sp.Def56
Speed67
Total: 330
Weaknesses & resistances
Abilities
Volt Absorb
Absorbs Electric moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.
Illuminate
Doubles the wild encounter rate.
EV yield (current): +1 HP
Wild held items: Yellow Shard (5%)
Evolution
Galeria de sprites
Where to find
| Location | Method | Chance | Levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Road 124 (underwater) (emerald) | Diving on seaweed | 30% | 20–30 |
| Road 126 (underwater) (emerald) | Diving on seaweed | 30% | 20–30 |
Moves — By level
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thunder WaveA weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe.▶ Selected Pokémon | — | 100% | ||
| 1 | BubbleAn attack using bubbles. May lower the foe’s SPEED.▶ All opponents |
