Pokemon Guide
Chinchou is a Water and Electric-type Pokemon from the Johto region, known for its glowing antennae, ocean habitat and evolution into Lanturn. This guide covers Chinchou’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and general competitive overview.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Chinchou guide supports current Pokemon games and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
Chinchou is a Water and Electric-type Pokemon that lives in dark ocean waters. It uses its glowing antennae to communicate and lure prey.
Competitive Overview
Chinchou is often a useful lower-tier or Little Cup style Pokemon thanks to its rare Water and Electric typing, useful abilities and strong defensive utility against certain matchups.
Chinchou’s biggest strengths are moves such as Scald, Surf, Thunderbolt, Discharge, Volt Switch and Ice Beam. Its biggest issues are modest stats before evolving and weaknesses to Grass and Ground-type moves.
Here are the key facts to know about Chinchou, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Chinchou
National Dex
#0170
Type
Water / Electric
Species
Angler Pokemon
Height
1’08” / 0.5 m
50 cm
Weight
26.5 lbs / 12.0 kg
12.0 kg
Abilities
Torrent, Flash Water
Chinchou has modest early-stage stats but a useful typing and ability options. It becomes bulkier and more reliable after evolving into Lanturn.
Chinchou’s best moves usually focus on Water and Electric-type damage, pivoting and coverage. These are some of Chinchou’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
A Water-type attack with a chance to burn the target when available.
A reliable Water-type attack with strong base power.
A reliable Electric-type attack with solid power and accuracy.
An Electric-type attack with a chance to paralyze the target.
A pivot move that lets Chinchou deal damage and switch out.
A coverage move that can hit Grass, Dragon, Flying and Ground-type Pokemon.
A high-power Water-type attack when accuracy risk is acceptable.
A status move that can paralyze the target.
Chinchou can learn Water, Electric, Ice and support moves across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Chinchou’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Chinchou is a Water and Electric-type Pokemon. This gives it resistances to Water, Fire, Ice, Flying and Steel-type moves, but leaves it weak to Grass and Ground-type moves.
Type
Water / Electric
Weaknesses
Grass and Ground
Resistances
Water, Fire, Ice, Flying and Steel
Immunity
None
Chinchou’s abilities can absorb Electric-type or Water-type attacks, while Illuminate affects wild encounter behavior in some games.
Restores HP when Chinchou is hit by an Electric-type move.
Affects wild Pokemon encounters in some games.
Restores HP when Chinchou is hit by a Water-type move when this hidden ability is available.
Chinchou evolves into Lanturn. The full Chinchou evolution line is Chinchou and Lanturn.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Chinchou at Level 27
Chinchou’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Chinchou is found by fishing or surfing in ocean routes, caves or coastal areas.
| Game | Where to Find Chinchou |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Found by fishing or surfing in supported water routes and coastal areas. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Found by fishing or surfing in supported water routes and coastal areas. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Found by fishing or surfing in supported water routes and coastal areas. |
| Game | Where to Find Chinchou |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Found by fishing or surfing in supported water routes and coastal areas. |
 Pokemon WaterRed |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Chinchou |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Found by fishing or surfing in supported water routes and coastal areas. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Found by fishing or surfing in supported water routes and coastal areas. |
| Game | Where to Find Chinchou |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Trade or transfer from another game. |
 Pokemon White |
Trade or transfer from another game. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Trade or transfer from another game. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Trade or transfer from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Chinchou |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Trade or transfer from another game. |
 Pokemon Y |
Trade or transfer from another game. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Found by fishing or surfing in supported water routes and coastal areas. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Found by fishing or surfing in supported water routes and coastal areas. |
| Game | Where to Find Chinchou |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Found by fishing or surfing in supported water routes and coastal areas. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Found by fishing or surfing in supported water routes and coastal areas. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Trade or transfer from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Trade or transfer from another game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Chinchou |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Trade or transfer from another game. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Trade or transfer from another game. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Chinchou |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Transfer when supported. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Transfer when supported. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Evolves from Chinchou at Level 14. Can also appear as a wild Pokemon in 3-Star Hyperspace Wild Zones. |
| Game | Where to Find Chinchou |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Chinchou. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Chinchou is a Water and Electric-type Pokemon.
Chinchou is weak to Grass and Ground-type moves.
Chinchou evolves into Lanturn at Level 27.
Chinchou’s abilities are Volt Absorb, Illuminate and Water Absorb.
Chinchou’s best moves often include Scald, Surf, Thunderbolt, Discharge, Volt Switch, Ice Beam, Hydro Pump and Thunder Wave.
Chinchou can be useful because of its rare Water and Electric typing and strong ability options.
The most common way to get Chinchou is to find it by fishing or surfing in games where it appears, or transfer it from another supported game.
Current public databases list Chinchou location data for Pokemon Legends Z-A as not yet available.
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