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Chinchou
Chinchou
Angler Pokémon
No. 170
HT50cm
WT12kg
Lv. 27
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Chinchou

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.

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LevelAttack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
Machine
MachineAttack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
Tutor
LevelAttack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
Egg
LevelAttack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
chinchou
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Supersonic
normal
Status
--
55
20
--
The user generates odd sound waves from its body. It may confuse the target.
20
Spark
electric
Physical
65
100
20
30
The user throws an electrically charged tackle at the foe. It may also leave the target paralyzed.
39
Aqua Ring
water
Status
--
--
20
--
The user envelops itself in a veil made of water. It regains some HP on every turn.
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Heal Bell
normal
Status
--
--
5
--
The user makes a soothing bell chime to heal the status problems of all the party Pokémon.
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Brine
water
Special
65
100
10
--
If the foe’s HP is down to about half, this attack will hit with double the power.

Encounters:

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Bubble
water
Special
40
100
30
10
A spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the foe. It may also lower the target’s Speed stat.
45
Charge
electric
Status
--
--
20
--
The user boosts the power of the Electric move it uses next. It also raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.
28
Bubble Beam
water
Special
65
100
20
10
A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the foe. It may also lower the target’s Speed stat.
12
Water Gun
water
Special
40
100
25
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The foe is blasted with a forceful shot of water.
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Ice Beam
ice
Special
90
100
10
10
The foe is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid.
34
Discharge
electric
Special
80
100
15
30
A flare of electricity is loosed to strike all Pokémon in battle. It may also cause paralysis.
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Surf
water
Special
90
100
15
--
It swamps the entire battlefield with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water.
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Blizzard
ice
Special
110
70
5
10
A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the foe. It may also freeze the target solid.
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Thunder
electric
Special
110
70
10
30
A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the foe to inflict damage. It may also leave the target paralyzed.
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Thunderbolt
electric
Special
90
100
15
10
A strong electric blast is loosed at the foe. It may also leave the foe paralyzed.
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Waterfall
water
Physical
80
100
15
20
The user charges at the foe rapidly, and may make it flinch. It can also be used to climb a waterfall.
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Flash
normal
Status
--
100
20
--
The user flashes a light that cuts the foe’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.
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Hail
ice
Status
--
--
10
--
The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type.
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Water Pulse
water
Special
60
100
20
20
The user attacks the foe with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the foe.
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Shock Wave
electric
Special
60
--
20
--
The user strikes the foe with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack cannot be evaded.
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Charge Beam
electric
Special
50
90
10
70
The user fires a concentrated bundle of electricity. It may also raise the user’s Sp. Atk stat.