Chinchou Dex Information

#169: Crobat

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Basic Info

Introduced:	Generation 2
Species:	Angler Pokémon
Type:
Height:	0.5m
Weight:	12kg
Catch Rate:	190
Base Happiness:	70
Gender Ratio:	50% Female / 50% Male
Pokédex 3D AR:
Generation 6 Cry

Names

Language	Name
Chinese (Cantonese Hong Kong)	燈籠魚
Chinese (Mandarin Taiwan)	灯笼鱼
English	Chinchou
French	Loupio
German	Lampi
Italian	Chinchou
Japanese	チョンチー
Japanese (Romanized)	Chonchie
Japanese (Trademark)	Chonchie
Korean	초라기
Spanish	Chinchou

Dex Numbers

Dex	#
National Dex	#170
Johto (G/S)	#174
Johto (HG/SS)	#176
Hoenn	#181
Kalos (Coastal)	#147
Hoenn (ORAS)	#190
Alola	#201
Galar	#220

Abilities

Volt Absorb: Restores HP if hit by an Electric-type move instead of taking damage.
Illuminate: Raises the likelihood of meeting wild Pokémon by illuminating the surroundings.
Water Absorb: Restores HP if hit by a Water-type move instead of taking damage. [Hidden Ability]

Evolutionary Chain

Level 27

Breeding

Damage Taken

	0.5x
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	0.5x
	0.25x
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Base Stats

Gen	HP	ATK	DEF	SP. ATK	SP. DEF	SPEED	TOTAL
8	75	38	38	56	56	67	330
7	75	38	38	56	56	67	330
6	75	38	38	56	56	67	330

Dex Flavor Text

Game	Dex Flavor Text
Pokémon Gold	It shoots positive and negative electricity between the tips of its two antennae and zaps its enemies.
Pokémon Silver	On the dark ocean floor, its only means of communication is its constantly flashing lights.
Pokémon Ruby	Chinchou lets loose positive and negative electrical charges from its two antennas to make its prey faint. This Pokemon flashes its electric lights to exchange signals with others.
Pokémon Sapphire	CHINCHOU's two antennas are filled with cells that generate strong electricity. This POKeMON's cells create so much electrical power, it even makes itself tingle slightly.
Pokémon Emerald	When it senses danger, it discharges positive and negative electricity from its two antennae. It lives in depths beyond sunlight's reach.
Pokémon LeafGreen	It shoots positive and negative electricity between the tips of its two antennae and zaps its enemies.
Pokémon FireRed	On the dark ocean floor, its only means of communication is its constantly flashing lights.
Pokémon Diamond	It discharges positive and negative electricity from its antenna tips to shock its foes.
Pokémon Pearl	It discharges positive and negative electricity from its antenna tips to shock its foes.
Pokémon Platinum	It discharges positive and negative electricity from its antenna tips to shock its foes.
Pokémon HeartGold	It shoots positive and negative electricity between the tips of its two antennae and zaps its enemies.
Pokémon SoulSilver	On the dark ocean floor, its only means of communication is its constantly flashing lights.
Pokémon White	プラスと　マイナスの　でんきをしょくしゅの　さきから　ながす。てきを　かんでんさせてしまうのだ。
Pokémon Black	プラスと　マイナスの　でんきをしょくしゅの　さきから　ながす。てきを　かんでんさせてしまうのだ。
Pokémon Black	It discharges positive and negative electricity from its antenna tips to shock its foes.
Pokémon White	It discharges positive and negative electricity from its antenna tips to shock its foes.
Pokémon Black 2	It discharges positive and negative electricity from its antenna tips to shock its foes.
Pokémon Black 2	プラスと　マイナスの　でんきをしょくしゅの　さきから　ながす。てきを　かんでんさせてしまうのだ。
Pokémon White 2	It discharges positive and negative electricity from its antenna tips to shock its foes.
Pokémon White 2	プラスと　マイナスの　でんきをしょくしゅの　さきから　ながす。てきを　かんでんさせてしまうのだ。
Pokémon X	Negli oscuri fondali oceanici il suo unico mezzo di comunicazione sono le luci sempre lampeggianti.
Pokémon Y	Spara elettricità positiva e negativa tra le punte delle due antenne per colpire i nemici.
Pokémon Y	Descarga electricidad positiva y negativa entre las puntas de sus dos antenas y electrocuta al enemigo.
Pokémon Y	Il émet avec ses antennes des impulsions positives et négatives qui peuvent électrocuter ses ennemis.
Pokémon Y	Es verschießt negative und positive Elektronen zwischen seinen Antennen, um seine Feinde zu erlegen.
Pokémon Y	２つの　しょくしゅの　さきからプラスと　マイナスの　でんきをながして　あいてを　しびれさせる。
Pokémon Y	2개의 촉수 끝에서 플러스와 마이너스의 전기를 흘려보내 상대를 마비시킨다.
Pokémon Y	It shoots positive and negative electricity between the tips of its two antennae and zaps its enemies.
Pokémon X	En el oscuro fondo del océano, su único modo de comunicarse es emitiendo luces parpadeantes.
Pokémon X	Au plus profond de l’océan, son seul moyen de communication est sa lumière qui clignote constamment.
Pokémon X	Am Meeresgrund kann es sich nur durch ständiges Flackern seiner Lichter der Umgebung kundtun.
Pokémon X	くらい　かいていでは　いつもてんめつ　している　しょくしゅのあかり　だけが　つうしんしゅだん。
Pokémon X	On the dark ocean floor, its only means of communication is its constantly flashing lights.
Pokémon X	어두운 해저에서는 항상 깜빡거리고 있는 촉수의 빛만이 통신수단이다.
Pokémon Omega Ruby	Le due antenne di Chinchou contengono cellule che generano un’elettricità incredibile, tanto forte da farlo vibrare tutto.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	2개의 촉수로 플러스와 마이너스 전기를 흘려 먹이를 기절시킨다. 전기의 빛은 동료와의 신호다.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	Chinchou libera una carica elettrica positiva e negativa dalle due antenne per intontire la preda. Il Pokémon usa le sue luci elettriche per scambiare segnali coi suoi simili.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	Chinchou libera cargas eléctricas positivas y negativas a través de las dos antenas que tiene para que su rival pierda el conocimiento. Asimismo, usa los destellos de electricidad para comunicarse con otros.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	Loupio relâche des charges électriques positives et négatives de ses deux antennes pour mettre sa proie K.O. Ce Pokémon illumine ses ampoules électriques pour communiquer avec ses congénères.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	Lampi gibt positive und negative elektrische Ladungen durch seine Antennen ab, um seine Beute zu lähmen. Dieses Pokémon lässt seine Lichter aufflackern und tauscht Signale mit seinen Artgenossen aus.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	２ほんの　しょくしゅから　プラスと　マイナスのでんきを　ながして　えものを　きぜつ　させる。でんきの　あかりは　なかまとの　サインだ。
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	Chinchou lets loose positive and negative electrical charges from its two antennas to make its prey faint. This Pokémon flashes its electric lights to exchange signals with others.
Pokémon Omega Ruby	강한 전기를 발생시키는 세포가 2개의 촉수 안에 채워져 있다. 자신도 조금은 찌릿하고 마비된다고 한다.
Pokémon Omega Ruby	Las dos antenas de Chinchou están llenas de células que generan potente electricidad. Crean tal cantidad que hasta el propio Pokémon siente cierto hormigueo.
Pokémon Omega Ruby	Les deux antennes de Loupio sont chargées de cellules qui génèrent un courant de forte intensité. Ces cellules libèrent tellement d’électricité qu’elles vibrent légèrement.
Pokémon Omega Ruby	Lampis zwei Antennen sind mit Zellen gefüllt, die Elektrizität erzeugen. Die elektrische Ladung ist so stark, dass es sogar ein leichtes Kribbeln verspürt.
Pokémon Omega Ruby	つよい　でんきを　はっせいさせる　さいぼうが２ほんの　しょくしゅの　なかに　つまっている。じぶんも　ちょっと　ピリピリ　しびれるらしい。
Pokémon Omega Ruby	Chinchou’s two antennas are filled with cells that generate strong electricity. This Pokémon’s cells create so much electrical power, it even makes itself tingle slightly.
Pokémon Sun	Its two antennae were originally fins. It discharges electricity to stun its prey before attacking.
Pokémon Moon	It lives in the depths beyond the reach of sunlight. It flashes lights on its antennae to communicate with others of its kind.
Pokémon Sword	Its antennae, which evolved from a fin, have both positive and negative charges flowing through them.
Pokémon Shield	On the dark ocean floor, its only means of communication is its constantly flashing lights.
Pokémon Stadium 2	It shoots postive and negative electricity between the tips of its two antennae and zaps its enemies.

Ep #	Title
GS 96	Set off towards the Ocean! A Parade of Chonchie!! たびだてうみへ！チョンチーぎょうれつ!! Takin' It on the Chinchou
GS 98	Mantain and the Sunken Ship!! The Mystery of the Secret Pokémon! マンタインとちんぼつせん!!なぞのポケモンのひみつ！ Mantine Overboard
GS 101	Satoshi VS Kasumi! The Final Battle of the Whirlpool Cup!! サトシVSカスミ！うずまきカップさいごのたたかい!! The Perfect Match
GS 110	Eifie and Sakura! Enju City Again!! エーフィとサクラ！エンジュシティふたたび!! Espeon, Not Included
GS 126	Thunder and Crystal! The Lake's Secret! サンダーとクリスタル！みずうみのひみつ！ As Clear as Crystal
GS 128	Yadon's Enlightenment! Satoshi's Enlightenment! ヤドンのさとり！サトシのさとり！ Enlighten Up
AG 94	Glanth and the Deep Sea Treasure! ジーランスと深海の秘宝！ The Relicanth Really Can
AG 111	Rune Gym! Water Artist Adan! (Part 1) ルネジム！水のアーティスト・アダン！（前編） The Great Eight Fate
AG 161	Gonbe's Debut Battle! Harley and Bout with Real Swords!! ゴンベのデビュー戦！ハーリーと真剣勝負!! Harley Rides Again
DP 38	Explosive Birth! Cycling Road!! 爆誕！サイクリングロード！！ One Big Happiny Family
Movie 5	The Guardian Gods of the Water Capital Latias and Latios 水の都の護神ラティアスとラティオス Pokémon Heroes
Movie 7	The Sky-Rending Visitor Deoxys 裂空の訪問者デオキシス Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys
Movie 11	Giratina and the Sky's Bouquet: Shaymin ギラティナと氷空の花束シェイミ Giratina and the Sky Warrior
PSFC 3	Pichu and Pikachu ピチューとピカチュウ Pikachu and Pichu
PSFC 4	Pikachu's Exciting Hide-and-Seek ピカチュウのドキドキかくれんぼ Pikachu's PikaBoo
DP 89	Research Presentation 'Legend of the Lake'! 研究発表「湖の伝説」 Up Close and Personable
DP 90	It's Ghost Time After School 放課後はゴーストタイム Ghoul Daze
SP 3	Pocket Monsters Crystal: Raikou - Legend of Thunder ポケットモンスタークリスタル・ライコウ　雷の伝説
Movie 15	Kyurem VS the Sacred Swordsman Keldeo キュレムVS聖剣士ケルディオ Kyurem vs. The Sword of Justice
XY 1	We've Come to the Kalos Region! The Beginning of the Dream and the Adventure!! カロス地方にやってきた！夢と冒険のはじまり！！ Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!
XY 24	The Castle on the Seabed! Kuzumo and Dramidoro!! 海底の城！クズモーとドラミドロ！！ An Undersea Place to Call Home!
Gen 8	海底洞窟 The Cavern
SM 1	Alola! New Islands, New Pokémon!! アローラ！はじめての島、はじめてのポケモンたち！！ Alola to New Adventure!
SM 5	Ashimari, Do Your Balloonest! アシマリ、がんバルーン！ Yo, Ho, Ho! Go, Popplio!
SM 12	The Extracurricular Lesson is on Hidoide?! 課外授業はヒドイデ！？ The Sun, the Scare, the Secret Lair!
SM 40	Ashimari, Osyamari and the An-chor-gry Dadarin! アシマリ、オシャマリ、いかりのダダリン！ Balloons, Brionne, and Belligerence!
SM 67	Pika Pika Sparkling Love! Bevenom Spins Round and Round!! ピカピカだいすき！くるくるベベノム！！ Love at First Twirl!
SM 90	Connect to the Future! The Legend of the Radiant One!! 未来へつなげ!かがやきさまの伝説!! Securing the Future!
SM 126	Pikachu's Exciting Expedition! ピカチュウのドキドキ探検隊！ Pikachu’s Exciting Adventure!
SM 145	The Sun, the Moon and Everyone's Dreams! 太陽と月と、みんなの夢！ Dreaming of the Sun and Moon!
SM 146	Thank You, Alola! Respective Departures!! ありがとうアローラ！それぞれの旅立ち！！ Thank You, Alola! The Journey Continues!
PM2019 8	Don't Give In, Pochama! An Ice Floe Race in the Sinnoh Region!! 負けるなポッチャマ！シンオウ地方の流氷レース！！ The Sinnoh Iceberg Race!
TW 4	Evening Wave 夕波 Early-Evening Waves
PM2019 39	Satoshi VS Saito! Overcome Octolock!! サトシ対サイトウ！攻略たこがため！！ Octo-Gridlock at the Gym!
PM2019 50	Galar Fossils! Stick 'em Together!! ガラルの化石！がっちゃんこ！！ A Pinch of This, a Pinch of That!
PM2019 54	Messon In Possible! メッソン·イン·ポッシブル！ Sobble Spies a Stealthy Strategy!
PM2019 62	Woebegone Jimereon じめじめジメレオン Not Too Close for Comfort!
PM2019 63	Challenge! The Pokémon Water Obstacle Course!! 挑戦！ポケモンマリンアスレチック！！ On Land, In the Sea, and to the Future!
PM2019 67	Pikachu the Suspect?! 容疑者ピカチュウ？！ Sleuths for Truth!
EVO 7	The Show ザ・ショウ The Show

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#171: Lanturn

Gen/Game	Normal	Shiny
Second Generation
Gold
Silver
Crystal
Third Generation
Ruby/Sapphire
Emerald
Fourth Generation
Diamond/Pearl
Platinum
Heart Gold/Soul Silver
Fifth Generation
Black/White
Sixth & Seventh Generation
XY Sun/Moon

Move	PP	Power	Accuracy
Confide	20
Hail	10
Rain Dance	5
Sleep Talk	10
Attract	15		100
Swagger	15		85
Protect	10
Substitute	10
Rest	10
Double Team	15
Toxic	10		90
Thunder Wave	20		90
Flash	20		100
Captivate	20		100
Endure	10
Curse	10
Wild Charge	15	90	100
Facade	20	70	100
Frustration	20		100
Return	20		100
Waterfall	15	80	100
Dive	10	80	100
Secret Power	20	70	100
Natural Gift	15		100
Dazzling Gleam	10	80	100
Volt Switch	20	70	100
Scald	15	80	100
Round	15	60	100
Charge Beam	10	50	90
Hidden Power	15	60	100
Thunder	10	110	70
Thunderbolt	15	90	100
Blizzard	5	110	70
Ice Beam	10	90	100
Surf	15	90	100
Brine	10	65	100
Water Pulse	20	60	100
Shock Wave	20	60
Whirlpool	15	35	85
Zap Cannon	5	120	50
Snore	15	50	100

Move	PP	Power	Accuracy
Soak	20		100
Amnesia	20
Screech	40		85
Agility	30
Mist	30
Supersonic	20		55
Flail	15		100
Brine	10	65	100
Water Pulse	20	60	100
Shock Wave	20	60
Whirlpool	15	35	85
Psybeam	20	65	100

Move	PP	Power	Accuracy
Heal Bell	5
Sleep Talk	10
Substitute	10
Mimic	10
Thunder Wave	20		90
Swagger	15		85
Endure	10
Bounce	5	85	85
Sucker Punch	5	70	100
Dive	10	80	100
Double-Edge	15	120	100
Water Pulse	20	60	100
Shock Wave	20	60
Signal Beam	15	75	100
Icy Wind	15	55	95
Snore	15	50	100
Thunderbolt	15	90	100
Ice Beam	10	90	100

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Move Tutors

Move	PP	Power	Accuracy	USUM	SM	ORAS	XY	B2W2	BW	HGSS	Pt	DP	FRLG	E	RS	C	GS
Supersonic	20		55	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	5	5	5	5	5
Bubble	30	40	100	1	1	1	12	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Water Gun	25	40	100	12	12	12	1	17	17	12	12	12	17	17	17	17	17
Thunder Wave	20		90	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	1	1	1	1	1
Flail	15		100	31	31	31	9	9	9	9	9	9	13	13	13	13	13
Electro Ball	10		100	9	9	9	28	28	28
Confuse Ray	10		100	17	17	17	17	12	12	17	17	17	29	29	29	29	29
Spark	20	65	100	23	23	23	20	20	20	20	20	20	25	25	25	25	25
Bubble Beam	20	65	100	20	20	20	31	31	31	28	28	28
Take Down	20	90	85	39	39	39	23	23	23	23	23	23	37	37	37	37	37
Signal Beam	15	75	100	28	28	28	34	34	34	31	31	31
Discharge	15	80	100	34	34	34	39	39	39	34	34	34
Aqua Ring	20			42	42	42	42	42	42	39	39	39
Hydro Pump	5	110	80	45	45	45	45	45	45	42	42	42	41	41	41	41	41
Charge	20			50	50	50	50	50	50	45	45	45	49	49	49
Ion Deluge	25			47	47	47	47