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Chinchou is a Water, Electric-type Pokémon from the Johto region. It evolves into Lanturn when fed 50 candies.
Pokédex description
Angler Pokémon
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.
- Chinchou's cry
Possible attacks
Fast attacks
Charged attacks
Evolution family
Chinchou is part of a two-member family.
Availability
- Chinchou was released with the main release of Johto-region Pokémon on February 16th, 2017.
Shiny form of Chinchou was released on Safari Zone in Liverpool on April 17th, 2020.
| Method | Maximum CP | Details |
|---|---|---|
 Wild |
959 1,039 (weather boosted) |
In wild since 2017 Feb 16
Increased spawns in: |
 Eggs |
639 |
Increased chance/Previously in: |
 Raid Battles |
639 799 (weather boosted) |
Tier 1 CP 3,136
Visit List of Raid Bosses changes for complete appearance |
 Research tasks |
479 | Field Research: Catch 7 Pokémon: 2021 Nov Send 3 Gifts to friends: 2021 Jun Take a snapshot of your buddy: Johto Celebration Event Special Research/Timed Research: Misunderstood Mischief - 13th part: Send 10 Gifts to friends |
 GO Battle League |
639 | Obtainable starting from rank: 1 (Season 10) |
Gallery
Chinchou Pokédex entry
Chinchou 8-bit sprite
External links
- Chinchou page, on the official Pokédex website
- Chinchou article, on the Bulbapedia
- Chinchou article, on the Pokémon Wiki
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