Chinchou Pokédex: stats, moves, evolution & locations

Chinchou is the Angler Pokémon, a Water/Electric-type species introduced in Generation II. It first appeared in Pokemon Gold. Chinchou stands 0.5m tall and weighs 12.0kg.

On the dark ocean floor, its only means of communication is its constantly flashing lights.

• Introduced in Generation II as national dex #170.
• Chinchou has appeared in 22 Pokemon games across 13 regional pokedexes.
• Strongest stat: HP at 75. Weakest: Attack at 38. Total base stats: 330.
• Known habitat: sea.
• Belongs to the water2 egg group.

Chinchou is weak to Grass and Ground, resists Steel, Fire, Water, Ice, and Flying.

Chinchou

#170

Lv. 27

Lanturn

#171

Chinchou evolves into Lanturn via lv. 27.