Chinchou Pokémon Shining Pearl: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Chinchou in Pokémon Shining Pearl. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 47 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Shining Pearl
SinnohChinchou Pokemon Shining Pearl Pokedex Entry
On the dark ocean floor, its only means of communication is its constantly flashing lights.
Pokemon Shining Pearl Chinchou Sprites
Primary
ShinyPokémon Shining Pearl Chinchou Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Chinchou via various methods in Pokémon Shining Pearl.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Supersonic | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Water Gun | water | Lv. 1 |
| Electro Ball | electric | Lv. 4 |
| Thunder Wave | electric | Lv. 8 |
| Bubble Beam | water | Lv. 12 |
| Confuse Ray | ghost | Lv. 16 |
| Spark | electric | Lv. 20 |
| Charge | electric | Lv. 24 |
| Discharge | electric | Lv. 28 |
| Aqua Ring | water | Lv. 32 |
| Flail | normal | Lv. 36 |
| Take Down | normal | Lv. 40 |
| Hydro Pump | water | Lv. 44 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Shining Pearl Chinchou Locations
Chinchou can be caught in 4 locations across Pokémon Shining Pearl, including Sinnoh Route 220, Fountainspring Cave, and Glacial Cavern. The most reliable spawn is at Sinnoh Route 220, where you'll find it between Lv. 15 and 25 by fishing with the Super Rod with a 40% encounter rate.
Sinnoh Route 220
1 encounter- super rodLv. 15-2540%40%40%Fishing
Fountainspring Cave
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National PokédexVaries
Glacial Cavern
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National PokédexVaries
Icy Cave
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National PokédexVaries