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Chinchou

Chinchou

#170Gen 2WaterElectric

BST: 330

Type Matchups

Chinchou is a Water/Electric-type Pokémon. It's weak to Grass, Ground moves, so you'll want teammates that resist those types.

Hits Super-Effectively (STAB)

Best Teammates

These Pokémon complement Chinchou by covering its weaknesses:

Role Analysis

Chinchou excels as a versatile team member with a base stat total of 330.

HP
75
Attack
38
Defense
38
Sp.Atk
56
Sp.Def
56
Speed
67
Total BST330

Abilities

Volt AbsorbIlluminateWater Absorb

Notable STAB Moves

Zap Cannon (120)Hydro Pump (110)Thunder (110)Surf (90)

Common Cores

Chinchou fits into these proven competitive cores:

Fire-Water-Grass

Perfect triangle — every type that threatens one is resisted by another

Water-Ground-Grass

Excellent defensive synergy

Fire-Steel-Water

Industrial core — each member covers the others

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chinchou weak to?

Chinchou is weak to Grass (2×), Ground (2×) type moves.

What are the best teammates for Chinchou?

The best teammates for Chinchou are Charizard, Caterpie, Metapod because they resist Chinchou's key weaknesses.

Is Chinchou good for competitive?

Chinchou can work on a team with proper support. Chinchou excels as a versatile team member with a base stat total of 330.

Chinchou is a Water-type Pokémon

Chinchou is a Electric-type Pokémon

Charizard covers Chinchou's weaknesses

Caterpie covers Chinchou's weaknesses

Metapod covers Chinchou's weaknesses

Butterfree covers Chinchou's weaknesses

Pidgey covers Chinchou's weaknesses

Chinchou is available in Scarlet Violet

Chinchou is available in Sword Shield

Chinchou is available in Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl

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