NATIONAL POKÉDEX / #0170

Chinchou

Water

Electric

It shoots positive and negative elec tricity between the tips of its two antennae and zaps its enemies.

Category: Angler Pokémon
Height: 0.5 m
Weight: 12 kg
Generation: II

Abilities

Volt Absorb

Absorbs Electric moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.

Illuminate

Doubles the wild encounter rate.

Water Absorb Hidden ability

Absorbs Water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.

Angler Pokémon

EVOLUTION

Evolution family

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Chinchou
- Lanturn

AT A GLANCE

Base stats

Main-series games

A species’ starting strengths. Your Pokémon’s actual stats also depend on its level, nature and training.

HPHow much damage it can take.

AttackStrength of physical moves.

DefenseResistance to physical moves.

Special AttackStrength of special moves.

Special DefenseResistance to special moves.

SpeedUsually helps determine who moves first.

Base stat total 330

Bars use the same 0–255 scale. Values shown are the current base stats in our source.

Type defenses

Damage received based on both types. Abilities, items and battle effects are not included. Modern main-series type chart.

Weak to

Grass

×2

Ground

×2

Resists

Fire

×0.5

Water

×0.5

Ice

×0.5

Flying

×0.5

Steel

×0.25

Immune to

None by typing.

Moves learned

Choose a game and learning method. Power and accuracy describe the move; power is not the final damage dealt. Move details use current source values and may differ in older games.

GameLearned byFind a move

Take DownPhysical · NormalPower 90Accuracy 85%Details +

User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 37
Crystal · Level Up · Level 37
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 37
Emerald · Level Up · Level 37
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 37
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 23
Platinum · Level Up · Level 23
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 23
Black White · Level Up · Level 23
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 37
Xd · Level Up · Level 37
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 23
X Y · Level Up · Level 23
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 39
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 39
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 39
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 40
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 40
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 40
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Double-EdgePhysical · NormalPower 120Accuracy 100%Details +

User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Emerald · Tutor
Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
Xd · Tutor
Scarlet Violet · Machine

SupersonicStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 55%Details +

Confuses the target.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 5
Gold Silver · Egg
Crystal · Level Up · Level 5
Crystal · Egg
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 5
Emerald · Level Up · Level 5
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 5
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
Platinum · Level Up · Level 1
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 1
Black White · Level Up · Level 1
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 5
Xd · Level Up · Level 5
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
X Y · Level Up · Level 1
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1

MistStatus · IcePower —Accuracy —Details +

Protects the user’s stats from being changed by enemy moves.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Egg
Platinum · Egg
Heartgold Soulsilver · Egg
Black White · Egg
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
Sword Shield · Egg
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Egg
Scarlet Violet · Egg

Water GunSpecial · WaterPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 25. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 17
Crystal · Level Up · Level 17
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 17
Emerald · Level Up · Level 17
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 17
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 12
Platinum · Level Up · Level 12
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 12
Black White · Level Up · Level 17
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 17
Xd · Level Up · Level 17
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 17
X Y · Level Up · Level 1
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 12
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 12
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 12
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1

Hydro PumpSpecial · WaterPower 110Accuracy 80%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 41
Crystal · Level Up · Level 41
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 41
Emerald · Level Up · Level 41
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 41
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 42
Platinum · Level Up · Level 42
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 42
Black White · Level Up · Level 45
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 41
Xd · Level Up · Level 41
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 45
X Y · Level Up · Level 45
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 45
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 45
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 45
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 44
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 44
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 44
Scarlet Violet · Machine

SurfSpecial · WaterPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Ice BeamSpecial · IcePower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to freeze the target.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Crystal · Tutor
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

BlizzardSpecial · IcePower 110Accuracy 70%Details +

Has a chance to freeze the target.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

PsybeamSpecial · PsychicPower 65Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to confuse the target.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Egg
Platinum · Egg
Heartgold Soulsilver · Egg
Black White · Egg
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
Sword Shield · Egg
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Egg
Scarlet Violet · Egg
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Bubble BeamSpecial · WaterPower 65Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 28
Platinum · Level Up · Level 28
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 28
Black White · Level Up · Level 31
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 31
X Y · Level Up · Level 31
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 20
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 20
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 20
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 12
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 12
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 12

ThunderboltSpecial · ElectricPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Crystal · Tutor
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Thunder WaveStatus · ElectricPower —Accuracy 90%Details +

Paralyzes the target.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 1
Crystal · Level Up · Level 1
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
Emerald · Level Up · Level 1
Emerald · Tutor
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 1
Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 6
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Level Up · Level 6
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 6
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Level Up · Level 6
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 1
Xd · Level Up · Level 1
Xd · Tutor
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 6
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Level Up · Level 6
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 6
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 6
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 6
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 8
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 8
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 8
Scarlet Violet · Machine

ThunderSpecial · ElectricPower 110Accuracy 70%Details +

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

ToxicStatus · PoisonPower —Accuracy 90%Details +

Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

AgilityStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s Speed by two stages.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Egg
Platinum · Egg
Heartgold Soulsilver · Egg
Black White · Egg
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Egg
Scarlet Violet · Machine

MimicStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Copies the target’s last used move.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Emerald · Tutor
Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
Xd · Tutor

ScreechStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 85%Details +

Lowers the target’s Defense by two stages.

PP: 40. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Egg
Crystal · Egg
Ruby Sapphire · Egg
Emerald · Egg
Firered Leafgreen · Egg
Diamond Pearl · Egg
Platinum · Egg
Heartgold Soulsilver · Egg
Black White · Egg
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Egg

Double TeamStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s evasion by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

Confuse RayStatus · GhostPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Confuses the target.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 29
Crystal · Level Up · Level 29
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 29
Emerald · Level Up · Level 29
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 29
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 17
Platinum · Level Up · Level 17
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 17
Black White · Level Up · Level 12
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 29
Xd · Level Up · Level 29
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 12
X Y · Level Up · Level 17
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 17
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 17
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 17
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 16
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 16
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 16
Scarlet Violet · Machine

WaterfallPhysical · WaterPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

AmnesiaStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s Special Defense by two stages.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Egg
Emerald · Egg
Firered Leafgreen · Egg
Diamond Pearl · Egg
Platinum · Egg
Heartgold Soulsilver · Egg
Black White · Egg
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Egg
Scarlet Violet · Machine

BubbleSpecial · WaterPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 1
Crystal · Level Up · Level 1
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
Emerald · Level Up · Level 1
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 1
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
Platinum · Level Up · Level 1
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 1
Black White · Level Up · Level 1
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 1
Xd · Level Up · Level 1
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
X Y · Level Up · Level 12
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1

FlashStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

RestStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

SubstituteStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Transfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Emerald · Tutor
Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Xd · Tutor
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

SnoreSpecial · NormalPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Emerald · Tutor
Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Machine

CurseStatus · GhostPower —Accuracy —Details +

Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

FlailPhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 13
Gold Silver · Egg
Crystal · Level Up · Level 13
Crystal · Egg
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 13
Ruby Sapphire · Egg
Emerald · Level Up · Level 13
Emerald · Egg
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 13
Firered Leafgreen · Egg
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 9
Diamond Pearl · Egg
Platinum · Level Up · Level 9
Platinum · Egg
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 9
Heartgold Soulsilver · Egg
Black White · Level Up · Level 9
Black White · Egg
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 13
Xd · Level Up · Level 13
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 9
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
X Y · Level Up · Level 9
X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 31
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 31
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 31
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 36
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 36
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Egg
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 36

ProtectStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Zap CannonSpecial · ElectricPower 120Accuracy 50%Details +

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine

Icy WindSpecial · IcePower 55Accuracy 95%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

EndureStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Emerald · Tutor
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

SwaggerStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 85%Details +

Raises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Emerald · Tutor
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Xd · Tutor
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

SparkPhysical · ElectricPower 65Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 25
Crystal · Level Up · Level 25
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 25
Emerald · Level Up · Level 25
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 25
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 20
Platinum · Level Up · Level 20
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 20
Black White · Level Up · Level 20
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 25
Xd · Level Up · Level 25
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 20
X Y · Level Up · Level 20
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 23
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 23
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 23
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 20
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 20
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 20

AttractStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

Sleep TalkStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Emerald · Tutor
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Heal BellStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Cures the entire party of major status effects.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor

ReturnPhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

FrustrationPhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

Hidden PowerSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Power and type depend upon user’s IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

Rain DanceStatus · WaterPower —Accuracy —Details +

Changes the weather to rain for five turns.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

WhirlpoolSpecial · WaterPower 35Accuracy 85%Details +

Prevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Egg
Platinum · Egg
Heartgold Soulsilver · Egg
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Egg
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Egg
Scarlet Violet · Machine

HailStatus · IcePower —Accuracy —Details +

Changes the weather to a hailstorm for five turns.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

FacadePhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

ChargeStatus · ElectricPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s Special Defense by one stage. User’s Electric moves have doubled power next turn.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 49
Emerald · Level Up · Level 49
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 49
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 45
Platinum · Level Up · Level 45
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 45
Black White · Level Up · Level 50
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 49
Xd · Level Up · Level 49
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 50
X Y · Level Up · Level 50
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 50
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 50
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 50
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 24
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 24
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 24
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Secret PowerPhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine

DivePhysical · WaterPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

User dives underwater, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

Signal BeamSpecial · BugPower 75Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to confuse the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 31
Platinum · Level Up · Level 31
Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 31
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Black White · Level Up · Level 34
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 34
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
X Y · Level Up · Level 34
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 28
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 28
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 28
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor

Muddy WaterSpecial · WaterPower 90Accuracy 85%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

BouncePhysical · FlyingPower 85Accuracy 85%Details +

User bounces high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Machine

Shock WaveSpecial · ElectricPower 60Accuracy —Details +

Never misses.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Egg
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

Water PulseSpecial · WaterPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to confuse the target.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Egg
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Egg
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Egg
Scarlet Violet · Machine

BrineSpecial · WaterPower 65Accuracy 100%Details +

Has double power against Pokémon that have less than half their max HP remaining.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Egg
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

Natural GiftPhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Power and type depend on the held berry.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine

Sucker PunchPhysical · DarkPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Only works if the target is about to use a damaging move.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Scarlet Violet · Egg

Aqua RingStatus · WaterPower —Accuracy —Details +

Restores 1/16 of the user’s max HP each turn.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 39
Platinum · Level Up · Level 39
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 39
Black White · Level Up · Level 42
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 42
X Y · Level Up · Level 42
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 42
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 42
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 42
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 32
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 32
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 32

DischargeSpecial · ElectricPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 34
Platinum · Level Up · Level 34
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 34
Black White · Level Up · Level 39
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 39
X Y · Level Up · Level 39
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 34
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 34
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 34
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 28
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 28
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 28

CaptivateStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s Special Attack by two stages if it’s the opposite gender.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine

Charge BeamSpecial · ElectricPower 50Accuracy 90%Details +

Has a chance to raise the user’s Special Attack by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Electro BallSpecial · ElectricPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Power is higher when the user has greater Speed than the target, up to a maximum of 150.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Level Up · Level 28
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 28
X Y · Level Up · Level 28
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 9
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 9
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 9
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 4
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 4
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 4
Scarlet Violet · Machine

SoakStatus · WaterPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Changes the target’s type to Water.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
Sword Shield · Egg
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Egg
Scarlet Violet · Egg

RoundSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Has double power if it’s used more than once per turn.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

ScaldSpecial · WaterPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to burn the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Volt SwitchSpecial · ElectricPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

User must switch out after attacking.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

ElectrowebSpecial · ElectricPower 55Accuracy 95%Details +

Lowers the target’s Speed by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

Wild ChargePhysical · ElectricPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Ion DelugeStatus · ElectricPower —Accuracy —Details +

Changes all Normal moves to Electric moves for the rest of the turn.

PP: 25. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Level Up · Level 47
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 47
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 47
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 47

ConfideStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Lowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

Eerie ImpulseStatus · ElectricPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s Special Attack by two stages.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

Electric TerrainStatus · ElectricPower —Accuracy —Details +

For five turns, prevents all Pokémon on the ground from sleeping and strengthens their Electric moves to 1.5× their power.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

Dazzling GleamSpecial · FairyPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

LiquidationPhysical · WaterPower 85Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

Rising VoltageSpecial · ElectricPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

If Electric Terrain is active and the user is grounded, this move has has its power doubled.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Tutor

Flip TurnPhysical · WaterPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

User must switch out after attacking.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

Tera BlastSpecial · NormalPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

No description available.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

Chilling WaterSpecial · WaterPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

No description available.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

Pokédex entries by game

Descriptions recorded in these games. This list does not establish where the Pokémon can be caught or transferred.

Gold

It shoots positive and negative elec tricity between the tips of its two antennae and zaps its enemies.

Silver

On the dark ocean floor, its only means of communi cation is its constantly flash ing lights.

Crystal

Its antennae, whi ch evolved from a fin, have both po sitive and neg ative charges flo wing through them.

Ruby

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.

Sapphire

CHINCHOU’s two antennas are filled with cells that generate strong electricity. This POKéMON’s cells create so much electrical power, it even makes itself tingle slightly.

Emerald

When it senses danger, it discharges positive and negative electricity from its two antennae. It lives in depths beyond sunlight’s reach.

Firered · Soulsilver · X · Shield

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

Leafgreen · Heartgold · Y

It shoots positive and negative electricity between the tips of its two antennae and zaps its enemies.

Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2

It discharges positive and negative electricity from its antenna tips to shock its foes.

Omega Ruby

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.

Alpha Sapphire

Chinchou’s two antennas are filled with cells that generate strong electricity. This Pokémon’s cells create so much electrical power, it even makes itself tingle slightly.