water type

Chinchou

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#0170 · Gen 2 · BST 330

WaterElectric
Legal M-A
Usage rate
0.0%
Estimated win rate46.6%

Base stats

HP75
Atk38
Def38
SpA56
SpD56
Spe67

Level 50 (neutral, 0 EV)

HP150
Atk58
Def58
SpA76
SpD76
Spe87

EV Spread Calculator

0 / 510 EVs
HP150
Atk58
Def58
SpA76
SpD76
Spe87

Stats by nature (Level 50)

HP 150 · L50 · IV 31 · 0 EV

NatureAtkDefSpASpDSpe
Hardy(neutral)5858767687
Lonely63 ▲52 ▼767687
Brave63 ▲58767678 ▼
Adamant63 ▲5868 ▼7687
Naughty63 ▲587668 ▼87
Bold52 ▼63 ▲767687
Docile(neutral)5858767687
Relaxed5863 ▲767678 ▼
Impish5863 ▲68 ▼7687
Lax5863 ▲7668 ▼87
Timid52 ▼58767695 ▲
Hasty5852 ▼767695 ▲
Serious(neutral)5858767687
Jolly585868 ▼7695 ▲
Naive58587668 ▼95 ▲
Modest52 ▼5883 ▲7687
Mild5852 ▼83 ▲7687
Quiet585883 ▲7678 ▼
Bashful(neutral)5858767687
Rash585883 ▲68 ▼87
Calm52 ▼587683 ▲87
Gentle5852 ▼7683 ▲87
Sassy58587683 ▲78 ▼
Careful585868 ▼83 ▲87
Quirky(neutral)5858767687

Role · Legality

Flexible

Legal regulations: regulation-m-a

VGC analysis

Chinchou is a Water/Electric-type Pokémon that tends to fit a flexible role in VGC, commonly paired with Yveltal and checked by Shaymin Land. Figures here are estimated and matchup dependent.

Strengths

  • + Water-type STAB options
  • + Usable bulk or offense depending on EVs
  • + Pairs well with Yveltal

Weaknesses

  • − Depends on team support
  • − Matchup dependent
  • − Watch out for Shaymin Land

How to use this data

Use this page to understand Chinchou's role in the current VGC metagame. Check the base stats and Level 50 benchmarks to plan your EV spreads. Review common moves, items, abilities and Tera types to see what the community uses most. The partners section shows which Pokémon pair well with Chinchou, while counters and checks highlight what to watch out for in team preview.

Team building guide →Damage calculator →Matchup analysis →

Last updated: July 2026 (Regulation Set M-A). Data is based on available competitive trends and editorial review.

Common builds & options

Moves

  • water type
    Special

    Spread Water move hitting all adjacent Pokémon.

    Pow
    90
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    15
  • water type
    Special

    High-power Water STAB.

    Pow
    110
    Acc
    80%
    PP
    5
  • electric type
    Special

    Consistent Electric STAB.

    Pow
    90
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    15
  • electric type
    Special

    Powerful Electric STAB; perfect accuracy in rain.

    Pow
    110
    Acc
    70%
    PP
    10
  • ice type
    Special

    Premier Ice coverage with a freeze chance.

    Pow
    90
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    10
  • ground type
    Special

    Special Ground STAB; may lower Sp. Def.

    Pow
    90
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    10

Abilities

Volt AbsorbIlluminateWater Absorb

Items

Sitrus BerryFocus Sash

Tera Types

Water

Suggested usage notes

Chinchou performs best when its role is clearly defined in team preview. As a Flexible Pokémon, focus on positioning it where it can execute its job without being forced into unfavorable exchanges.

When teambuilding, pair Chinchouwith Pokémon that cover its type weaknesses (see counters section below) and provide the speed control or redirection it needs to function. Review the common moves and items section for established sets, then adjust based on your team's specific needs.

How to read matchups →Team builder →

Partners · Counters · Checks

Partners

Counters

Checks

Frequently asked questions

＋Is Chinchou good in ChampionsVGC?

Chinchou can fit a flexible role, commonly alongside Yveltal and kept in check by Shaymin Land. This is an estimate based on available data and does not guarantee results.

＋What types is Chinchou?

Chinchou is Water/Electric-type.

ⓘAll figures are estimated trends based on available data and do not guarantee competitive results. Matchups are situational.