Pokemon Sword and Shield Chinchou | Locations, Moves, Weaknesses

Pokemon Sword and Shield Chinchou is a Water and Electric Type Angler Pokémon, which makes it weak against Grass, Ground type moves. You can find and catch Chinchou in East Lake Axewell with a 70% chance to appear during Thunderstorm weather. The Max IV Stats of Chinchou are 75 HP, 38 Attack, 56 SP Attack, 38 Defense, 56 SP Defense, and 67 Speed.

Regular

Shiny

Chinchou Galar Pokedex ID: 220

Water

Electric

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List of Chinchou Max IV Stats in Pokemon SW SH.

Stat	Amount	Bar Graph
Total	330
HP	75
Attack	38
Defense	38
Special Attack	56
Special Defense	56
Speed	67

Based on this pokemon's stats we consider the best nature for Chinchou to have is Timid, this will increase it's Speed and decrease it's Attack stats.

Chinchou Abilities


Ability	Type	Effect
Volt Absorb	Normal
Illuminate	Normal
Water Absorb	Hidden

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

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

Pokedex

Pokemon Sword and Shield Chinchou Evolutions

How do i evolve Chinchou in Pokemon Sword and Shield?

Pokemon Sword and Shield Chinchou evolves into Lanturn when you reach Level 27.

Chinchou

Level 27

Lanturn


Pokemon	CP	Atk	Def	Sp Atk	Sp Def	Hp	Spd
Chinchou	330	38	38	56	56	75	67
Lanturn	460	58	58	76	76	125	67

Evolution Chart

Chinchou Locations in Pokemon Sword and Shield

Where do i find and how to get Chinchou?

A popular spawn location you can find Chinchou is in the East Lake Axewell area with a 70% chance to spawn during Thunderstorm weather.

Overworld Spawns (Visible in-game)


Location	Spawn	Lvl
East Lake Axewell	70%	40 - 43
West Lake Axewell	60%	38 - 40
Workout Sea	10%	40 - 45
Stepping-Stone Sea	10%	40 - 45
Insular Sea	10%	40 - 45
Honeycalm Sea	10%	40 - 45
Honeycalm Island	10%	40 - 45
Workout Sea	1%	40 - 45
Stepping-Stone Sea	1%	40 - 45
Insular Sea	1%	40 - 45
Honeycalm Sea	1%	40 - 45
Honeycalm Island	1%	40 - 45

Non Overworld Spawns (NOT Visible - Randomly found in tall grass)


Location	Spawn	Lvl
Giant's Mirror	10%	26 - 28
Hulbury	20%	20 - 24
Bridge Field	25%	26 - 28
Dusty Bowl	35%	40 - 45
Lake of Outrage	35%	50 - 52

Weather Guide

Pokemon Sword and Shield Chinchou Raids

Where do i find Chinchou Raids?

You can find Chinchou raids in the following locations: East Lake Axewell, Giant's Cap, Giant's Mirror, Lake of Outrage, Motostoke Riverbank, North Lake Miloch, South Lake Miloch, West Lake Axewell.

You can Click/Tap the links below to view where to find Chinchou Raid Spawn Locations in Pokemon Sw and Sh.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Chinchou Weakness

Chinchou is a Water and Electric Type pokemon. This will cause it to take More Damage from Grass, Ground Type Moves and will take Less Damage from Fire, Water, Ice, Flying, Steel type moves.


Damage	Types
4.0x Damage
2.0x Damage	Grass Ground
0.5x Damage	Fire Water Ice Flying
0.25x Damage	Steel
Immune to Damage

What pokemon is Chinchou Weak Against?


Pokemon	Type 1	Type 2	CP
Groudon	Ground		670
Celebi	Psychic	Grass	600
Garchomp	Dragon	Ground	600
Virizion	Grass	Fighting	580
Tapu Bulu	Grass	Fairy	570

What pokemon is Chinchou Strong Against?


Pokemon	Type 1	Type 2	CP
Reshiram	Dragon	Fire	680
Solgaleo	Psychic	Steel	680
Lugia	Psychic	Flying	680
Ho-Oh	Fire	Flying	680
Rayquaza	Dragon	Flying	680

View Type Chart

Pokemon SW and SH Chinchou Moves List

What moves can Chinchou learn from TMs, TRs, and Leveling?

Chinchou can learn the water type move Hydro Pump at level 44. This Special move Bolded Pow numbers are adjusted for this pokemon's Water and Electric type +50% STAB damage.

Level Up Moves
(Learned)
TM Moves
(Reusable Item)
TR Moves
(One Time Use Item)

Chinchou Level Up Moves


Lvl	Move	Class	Pow	Acc	PP	Effect
01	Water Gun	Special	60	100	25
01	Supersonic	Status	—	55	20	Confuses opponent.
04	Electro Ball	Special	—	100	10	The faster the user, the stronger the attack.
08	Thunder Wave	Status	—	90	20	Paralyzes opponent.
12	Bubble Beam	Special	97.5	100	20	May lower opponent's Speed.
16	Confuse Ray	Status	—	100	10	Confuses opponent.
20	Spark	Physical	97.5	100	20	May paralyze opponent.
24	Charge	Status	—	—	20	Raises user's Special Defense and next Electric move's power increases.
28	Discharge	Special	120	100	15	May paralyze opponent.
32	Aqua Ring	Status	—	—	20	Restores a little HP each turn.
36	Flail	Physical	—	100	15	The lower the user's HP, the higher the power.
40	Take Down	Physical	90	85	20	User receives recoil damage.
44	Hydro Pump	Special	165	80	5

TM Moves Chinchou can learn


TM	Move	Class	Pow	Acc	PP	Effect
TM14	Thunder Wave	Status	—	90	20	Paralyzes opponent.
TM16	Screech	Status	—	85	40	Sharply lowers opponent's Defense.
TM21	Rest	Status	—	—	10	User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM24	Snore	Special	50	100	15	Can only be used if asleep. May cause flinching.
TM25	Protect	Status	—	—	10	Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM27	Icy Wind	Special	55	95	15	Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM31	Attract	Status	—	100	15	If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM33	Rain Dance	Status	—	—	5	Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM35	Hail	Status	—	—	10	Non-Ice types are damaged for 5 turns.
TM36	Whirlpool	Special	52.5	85	15	Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns.
TM39	Facade	Physical	70	100	20	Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM45	Dive	Physical	120	100	10	Dives underwater on first turn, attacks on second turn.
TM52	Bounce	Physical	85	85	5	Springs up on first turn, attacks on second. May paralyze opponent.
TM55	Brine	Special	97.5	100	10	Power doubles if opponent's HP is less than 50%.
TM76	Round	Special	60	100	15	Power increases if teammates use it in the same turn.
TM80	Volt Switch	Special	105	100	20	User must switch out after attacking.

Chinchou TR Moves


TR	Move	Class	Pow	Acc	PP	Effect
TR03	Hydro Pump	Special	165	80	5
TR04	Surf	Special	135	100	15	Hits all adjacent Pokémon.
TR05	Ice Beam	Special	90	100	10	May freeze opponent.
TR06	Blizzard	Special	110	70	5	May freeze opponent.
TR08	Thunderbolt	Special	135	100	15	May paralyze opponent.
TR09	Thunder	Special	165	70	10	May paralyze opponent.
TR12	Agility	Status	—	—	30	Sharply raises user's Speed.
TR16	Waterfall	Physical	120	100	15	May cause flinching.
TR17	Amnesia	Status	—	—	20	Sharply raises user's Special Defense.
TR20	Substitute	Status	—	—	10	Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TR26	Endure	Status	—	—	10	Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TR27	Sleep Talk	Status	—	—	10	User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TR80	Electro Ball	Special	—	100	10	The faster the user, the stronger the attack.
TR84	Scald	Special	120	100	15	May burn opponent.
TR86	Wild Charge	Physical	135	100	15	User receives recoil damage.
TR92	Dazzling Gleam	Special	80	100	10	Hits all adjacent opponents.

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