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
12dps
38.4dps
Defense
12dps
38.4dps
Evolution
There are currently a total of 2 Pokémon in the Chinchou family. Chinchou evolves into Lanturn which costs 50 Candy.
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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 1,265. 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."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Spark | 4 | 9.6 |
| Bubble | 10 | 12 |
| Main move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Bubble Beam | 45 | 27 |
| Thunderbolt | 80 | 38.4 |
| Water Pulse | 65 | 26 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Offensive
Defensive
| Quickmove | Mainmove | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bubble
12 dps
|
Thunderbolt
38.4 dps
|
21.9 | 100% |
|
Spark
9.6 dps
|
Thunderbolt
38.4 dps
|
20.4 | 93% |
|
Bubble
12 dps
|
Bubble Beam
27 dps
|
18.3 | 84% |
|
Bubble
12 dps
|
Water Pulse
26 dps
|
17.8 | 82% |
|
Spark
9.6 dps
|
Bubble Beam
27 dps
|
16.9 | 77% |
|
Spark
9.6 dps
|
Water Pulse
26 dps
|
16.5 | 75% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Chinchou?
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to defeat Chinchou are:
- Kartana,
- Landorus (Therian),
- Shaymin (Sky),
- Groudon,
- Xurkitree.
Chinchou is a Water/Electric type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Ground and Grass moves.
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
106 |
| Defense |
|
97 |
| Stamina |
|
181 |
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 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
479 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
639 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
959 |
|
Level 40 |
1,119 |
|
Level 50 |
1,265 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 799 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,039 |