Chinchou
National Pokédex Crobat - Chinchou (#170) - Lanturn Johto Pokédex Octillery - Chinchou (#174) - Lanturn Hoenn Pokédex Corsola - Chinchou (#181) - Lanturn
Japanese name	Chonchie
Stage	Basic
Evolves from	None
Evolves into	Lanturn
Generation	Second
Species	Angler Pokémon
Type	Water / Electric
Height	1 ft 8 in (0.5 m)
Weight	26.0 lb (12.0 kg)
Ability	Volt Absorb / Illuminate

Chinchou (チョンチー, Chonchī^?, Chonchie in original Japanese language versions) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon from the Pokémon Franchise - a series of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. Chinchou was introduced in the second generation. Image File history File links Chinchou. ... This is a complete list of Pokémon which appear in the National Pokédex as of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. ... Crobat (クロバット Kurobatto in Japan, Iksbat in Germany and Nostenfer in France) is a fictional character from the Pokémon franchise. ... Lanturn (ランターン Lantern in Japanese) is a fictional creature from the game Pokémon. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Octillery , Okutank in original Japanese language versions) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon from the Pokémon Franchise – a series of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ... Lanturn (ランターン Lantern in Japanese) is a fictional creature from the game Pokémon. ... Hoenn map The Hoenn Pokédex Hoenn (pronounced Hoe-en and spelled Hōen in Japan) is a last name and is also a region in the Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald games. ... Corsola ) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise—a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards, and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ... Lanturn (ランターン Lantern in Japanese) is a fictional creature from the game Pokémon. ... This chart shows the evolution chains of all 391 fictional Pokémon characters. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Lanturn (ランターン Lantern in Japanese) is a fictional creature from the game Pokémon. ... The official Pokémon logo. ... The official Pokémon logo. ... Anglerfish is the common name for the 200+ species that comprise the bony fish order Lophiiformes. ... Type Chart Pokémon types represent the strengths and weaknesses of different Pokémon. ... Type Chart Pokémon types represent the strengths and weaknesses of different Pokémon. ... Type Chart Pokémon types represent the strengths and weaknesses of different Pokémon. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... An inch (plural: inches; symbol or abbreviation: in or, sometimes, ″ - a double prime) is the name of a unit of length in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... The metre, or meter (U.S.), is a measure of length. ... The pound (abbreviations: lb or, sometimes in the United States, #) is a unit of mass in a number of different systems, including various systems of units of mass that formed part of English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... The U.S. National Prototype Kilogram, which currently serves as the primary standard for measuring mass in the U.S. It was assigned to the United States in 1889 and is periodically recertified and traceable to the primary international standard, The Kilogram, held at the Bureau International des Poids et... It has been suggested that Pokérus be merged into this article or section. ... Japanese (,  ) is a language spoken by over 130 million people, mainly in Japan, but also by Japanese emigrant communities around the world. ... This is a complete list of Pokémon which appear in the National Pokédex as of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. ... The official Pokémon logo. ... Namcos Pac-Man was a hit, and became a cultural phenomenon. ... The main cast of the anime Cowboy Bebop (1998) (L to R: Spike Spiegel, Jet Black, Ed Tivrusky, Faye Valentine, and Ein the dog) For the oleo-resin, see Animé (oleo-resin). ... Manga )   is the Japanese word for comics and print cartoons. ... A chained book in the Bodleian Library at Oxford University A Chinese bamboo book, in a collection at the University of California, Riverside. ... Various trading cards A trading card (or collectible card) is a small card which is intended for trading and collecting. ... Satoshi Tajiri , born on August 28, 1965) is a Japanese electronic game designer and the creator of Pocket Monsters, better known as Pokémon. ...

The purpose of Chinchou in the games, anime and manga, as with all other Pokémon, is to battle both wild Pokémon, untamed creatures encountered while the player passes through various environments, and tamed Pokémon owned by Pokémon trainers.

Its name originates from 提灯鮟鱇 (, chōchin'ankō^?), the Japanese word for the football fish, and literally means "paper lantern (shaped) angler fish". Species See text. ...

Appearance

Chinchou resembles a tripod fish or an angler fish. It has a small blue body and two antennae sprouting from its head, both of which have a yellow globe at the end. These antennae are said to have evolved from fins. A Chinchou's eyes are yellow and their pupils have the shape of plus signs. When blinking or closing its eyes, only the vertical parts close, making the pupils look like minus signs, it's unknown whether this is a coincidence or not. Anglerfish is the common name for the 200+ species that comprise the bony fish order Lophiiformes. ... Antennae (singular antenna), are the paired appendages connecting to the first (and in crustaceans also to the second) segment of the head of the members of all subphyla of the arthropods except Chelicerata. ... A fin is a surface used to produce lift and thrust or to steer while traveling in water, air, or other fluid media. ... Addition is one of the basic operations of arithmetic. ...

Biology

Chinchou shares a number of similarities to the real angler fish. Its habitat is the dark depths of the ocean floor. In the absence of any other light, Chinchou sees its surroundings and communicates by shooting positive and negative charged electricity particles between the tips of its antennae, creating an electric current and thus light. This can be said to be a form of bioluminescence. The charges Chinchou shoots between its antennae can also be used offensively, to stun its opponents with a flash of light or shock them with electricity. Lightning strikes during a night-time thunderstorm. ... Prism splitting light Light is electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength that is visible to the eye (visible light) or, in a technical or scientific context, electromagnetic radiation of any wavelength[1]. The elementary particle that defines light is the photon. ... Image of hundreds of agar plates cultured with a species of bioluminescent marine bacteria displayed in a pattern as an art exhibit called Bioglyphs at Montana State University–Bozeman. ...

In the video games

Chinchou made its debut in Pokémon Gold and Silver, where it could be caught via a fishing rod. In Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald, Chinchou can only be found underwater, in Routes 124 and 126. In the Game Boy video games Pokémon Gold and Silver, players must become Pokémon Trainers by exploring Johto, collecting the eight regional gym badges, and capturing Pokémon. ... In the Game Boy video games Pokémon Gold and Silver, players must become Pokémon Trainers by exploring Johto, collecting the eight regional gym badges, and capturing Pokémon. ... Pokémon Ruby (screenshot) Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire are the third group of Pokémon handheld games to be released in the United States, Japan, Europe, the United Kingdom, and Australia. ... Pokémon Ruby (screenshot) Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire are the third group of Pokémon handheld games to be released in the United States, Japan, Europe, the United Kingdom, and Australia. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

Chinchou evolve into Lanturn at level 27; Chinchou's statistics are fairly low, but it has above-average hit points for a Basic Pokémon. Its unusual type combination of Water and Electric gives it unexpected resistances and the potential to use quite powerful Water and Electric attacks, which are effective against a wide range of types. Against more challenging foes, Chinchou can use the excellent disrupting combination of Thunder Wave and Confuse Ray, resulting in the opponent only having a 37.5% probability of attacking normally until Confusion wears off. Its Volt Absorb ability is one of the main reasons it and Lanturn are used. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

In the animé

Chinchou has made so far two notable appearances in the animé. The first, in episode #214 (Takin'It on the Chinchou) features a large group of them travelling from a lake to the ocean, possibly to mate and return to lay their eggs, as is customary of many real marine animals. The second, in episode #219 (The Perfect Match) features a Chinchou that battled against Misty's Corsola and won, eliminating her from the Whirl Cup Championship. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Corsola ) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise—a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards, and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ...

In the Trading Card Game

Chinchou has been a popular Pokémon, and has made appearances as a basic electric type (and once as water) pokémon in the following expansions:

• Neo Genesis (Electric-type)
• Neo Revelation (Electric-type)
• Aquapolis (Electric-type)
• Aquapolis (Water-type)
• EX Hidden Legends (2 cards, both Electric-type)
• EX Team Magma vs. Team Aqua (Electric-type, Team Aqua's Chinchou)
• EX: Legend Maker (Electric-type)
• EX: Unseen Forces (Electric-type)

References

• Pokémon Red and Blue, Pokémon Yellow, Pokémon Stadium and Pokémon Stadium 2, Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal, Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, Pokémon Colosseum, Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness

Books

• Barbo, Maria. The Official Pokémon Handbook. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-15404-9.
• Loe, Casey, ed. Pokémon Special Pikachu Edition Official Perfect Guide. Sunnydale, CA: Empire 21 Publishing, 1999. ISBN 1-930206-15-1.
• Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon FireRed Version & Pokémon LeafGreen Version Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., August 2004. ISBN 1-930206-50-X
• Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon Emerald Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., April 2005. ISBN 1-930206-58-5

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External links

• Official Pokémon website
• Bulbapedia (a Pokémon-centric Wiki)’s article about Chinchou as a species.
• Chinchou’s fourth-generation Pokédex entry on Serebii.net
• Pokémon Dungeon Pokédex entry, full of statistics analysis
• PsyPoke Pokédex entry
• Smogon Pokédex entry
• WikiKnowledge.net’s entry for Chinchou Previously hosted by Wikibooks