Chinchou
#170 (Johto)
Best moveset for Chinchou
The best moves for Chinchou are Bubble and Thunderbolt when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Bubble | 12 dps |
| Thunderbolt | 38.4 dps |
Defense
| Bubble | 12 dps |
| Thunderbolt | 38.4 dps |
Pokémon type
Evolution
There are currently a total of 2 Pokémon in the Chinchou family. Chinchou evolves into Lanturn which costs 50 Candy.
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Chinchou, which has the following appearance:
Summary
Chinchou is a Water & Electric Pokémon. It is vulnerable to Ground and Grass moves. Chinchou's strongest moveset is Bubble & Thunderbolt and it has a Max CP of 1,119. Chinchou evolves into Lanturn.
About
"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."
Base stats
| Attack | 106 | |
| Defense | 97 | |
| Stamina | 181 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
479 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
639 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
959 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 1,119 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 799 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,039 View IV chart » |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 154 |
Size
| Height | 0.51 m |
| Weight | 12 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Best moveset for Chinchou
The best moves for Chinchou are Bubble and Thunderbolt when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Bubble | 12 dps |
| Thunderbolt | 38.4 dps |
Defense
| Bubble | 12 dps |
| Thunderbolt | 38.4 dps |
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spark | 6 | 12.9 | 10.3 |
| Bubble | 12 | 11.7 | 12 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble Beam | 45 | -17.4 | 28.4 |
| Thunderbolt | 80 | -20 | 38.4 |
| Water Pulse | 70 | -15.6 | 26.3 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Chinchou?
Chinchou is a Water/Electric type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Ground and Grass moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Chinchou are:
- Kartana,
- Landorus (Therian),
- Xurkitree,
- Mamoswine,
- Excadrill.
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kartana | Razor Leaf | Leaf Blade | 100% |
| Landorus (Therian) | Mud Shot | Earthquake | 83% |
| Landorus (Therian) | Mud Shot | Earth Power | 81% |
| Xurkitree | Spark | Power Whip | 81% |
| Mamoswine | Mud-Slap | High Horsepower | 81% |
| Xurkitree | Thunder Shock | Power Whip | 80% |
| Excadrill | Mud-Slap | Earthquake | 80% |
| Zarude | Vine Whip | Power Whip | 80% |
| Roserade | Razor Leaf | Solar Beam | 78% |
| Roserade | Razor Leaf | Grass Knot | 78% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Chinchou
| Pokémon | Effective damage |
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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