Chinchou Pokémon Platinum: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Chinchou in Pokémon Platinum. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 57 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Platinum
SinnohChinchou Pokemon Platinum Pokedex Entry
On the dark ocean floor, its only means of communication is its constantly flashing lights.
Pokemon Platinum Chinchou Sprites
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Shiny
Shiny ReversePokémon Platinum Chinchou Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Chinchou via various methods in Pokémon Platinum.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| supersonic | — | Lv. 1 |
| bubble | — | Lv. 1 |
| thunder wave | — | Lv. 6 |
| flail | — | Lv. 9 |
| water gun | — | Lv. 12 |
| confuse ray | — | Lv. 17 |
| spark | — | Lv. 20 |
| take down | — | Lv. 23 |
| bubble beam | — | Lv. 28 |
| signal beam | — | Lv. 31 |
| discharge | — | Lv. 34 |
| aqua ring | — | Lv. 39 |
| hydro pump | — | Lv. 42 |
| charge | — | Lv. 45 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Platinum Chinchou Locations
Chinchou can only be caught in Pokémon Platinum at Sinnoh Sea Route 220 Area, where it appears between Lv. 20 and 50 by fishing with the Super Rod with a 15% encounter rate.
Sinnoh Sea Route 220 Area
1 encounter- super rodLv. 20-5015%Uncommon