#0170 · Gen 2 · 330 BST
Chinchou
An early-evolution Water/Electric-type Pokémon from Generation 2 with modest stats. Common ability: Volt Absorb.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
150/52/52/68/68/78
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
182/99/99/118/118/130
Abilities
Restores HP if hit by an Electric-type move, instead of taking damage.
Restores HP if hit by a Water-type move, instead of taking damage.
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Takes ¼× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Chinchou
Chinchou is a Water/Electric-type Pokémon from Generation 2 with a Base Stat Total of 330. An early-evolution Water/Electric-type Pokémon from Generation 2 with modest stats. Common ability: Volt Absorb.
Best stat: HP (75 base)
Chinchou's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 56 base Special Attack and 67 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Special Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Volt Absorb
- Illuminate
- Water Absorb
How to use Chinchou competitively
Open the damage calculator with Chinchou selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Chinchou appears in the species dropdown. Drop Chinchou into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0170 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 2 |
| Type | Water / Electric |
| Abilities | Volt Absorb, Illuminate, Water Absorb |
| Base Stat Total | 330 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 75 / 38 / 38 / 56 / 56 / 67 |