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Height

Trainer dude

Chinchou
5

1'7.7"
0.5 m

Weight

Trainer dudette

Chinchou
120

26.5 lb
12.0 kg

Pokédex Description

Generation 2
Gold

It shoots positive and negative electricity between the tips of its two antennae and zaps its enemies.

Silver

On the dark ocean floor, its only means of communication is its constantly flashing lights.

Crystal

Its antennae, which evolved from a fin, have both positive and negative charges flowing through them.

Generation 3
Ruby

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.

Sapphire

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.

Emerald

When it senses danger, it discharges positive and negative electricity from its two antennae. It lives in depths beyond sunlight’s reach.

FireRed

On the dark ocean floor, its only means of communication is its constantly flashing lights.

LeafGreen

It shoots positive and negative electricity between the tips of its two antennae and zaps its enemies.

Generation 4
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

It discharges positive and negative electricity from its antenna tips to shock its foes.

HeartGold

It shoots positive and negative electricity between the tips of its two antennae and zaps its enemies.

SoulSilver

On the dark ocean floor, its only means of communication is its constantly flashing lights.

Generation 5
Black, White, Black 2, White 2

It discharges positive and negative electricity from its antenna tips to shock its foes.

Generation 6
X

On the dark ocean floor, its only means of communication is its constantly flashing lights.

Y

It shoots positive and negative electricity between the tips of its two antennae and zaps its enemies.

Omega Ruby

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.

Alpha Sapphire

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.

Generation 7
Sun

Its two antennae were originally fins. It discharges electricity to stun its prey before attacking.

Moon

It lives in the depths beyond the reach of sunlight. It flashes lights on its antennae to communicate with others of its kind.

Ultra Sun

Its two antennae glow softly to lure in prey, making it a useful Pokémon for night fishing.

Ultra Moon

Chinchou blink their shining antennae at one another to claim their respective turf.

Main Game Sprites

Generation 2 Gold & Silver, Crystal

Gold Silver Crystal
Normal Chinchou Chinchou Chinchou Chinchou Chinchou Chinchou Chinchou
Shiny Chinchou Chinchou Chinchou Chinchou Chinchou Chinchou Chinchou

Generation 3 Ruby & Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed & LeafGreen

Ruby, Sapphire FireRed, LeafGreen Emerald
Normal Chinchou Chinchou Chinchou Chinchou Chinchou
Shiny Chinchou Chinchou Chinchou Chinchou Chinchou

Generation 4 Diamond & Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver

Diamond, Pearl Platinum HeartGold, SoulSilver
Normal Chinchou Chinchou Chinchou Chinchou Chinchou Chinchou Chinchou Chinchou Chinchou Chinchou Chinchou
Shiny Chinchou Chinchou Chinchou Chinchou Chinchou Chinchou Chinchou Chinchou Chinchou Chinchou Chinchou

Generation 5 Black & White, Black 2 & White 2

Black, White Black 2, White 2
Normal Chinchou Chinchou
Shiny Chinchou Chinchou

Generation 6 X & Y

X, Y Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire
Normal Chinchou Chinchou
Shiny Chinchou Chinchou

Generation 7 Sun & Moon

Sun, Moon Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Normal Chinchou Chinchou
Shiny Chinchou Chinchou

Miscellaneous Game Art

HeartGold, SoulSilver HeartGold & SoulSilver Overworld

Left Down Up Right
Chinchou Chinchou Chinchou Chinchou Chinchou Chinchou Chinchou Chinchou
Chinchou Chinchou Chinchou Chinchou Chinchou Chinchou Chinchou Chinchou

Other Images

Official artwork by Ken Sugimori

Chinchou

Chinchou

Dream World artwork

Chinchou