#0170
— Angler Pokémon
Chinchou
MetaMons competitive notes
Chinchou is a water/electric-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward HP — at 330 BST it is a low total for competitive play, with mid-pack speed (base 67) and a mixed attacking profile. Its Volt Absorb ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Chinchou. Build around what Chinchou actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Damage multipliers when attacked by each type
A MetaMons teambuilding read based on base stats and typing
Chinchou takes super-effective damage from Grass, Ground moves — every one of those types is a check you need an answer for when drafting. Before locking Chinchou into a team, check the weakness guide and count how many of those types your remaining five slots can answer.
- Highest stat
- HP (75)
- Lowest stat
- Attack (38)
- Offensive lean
- mixed
- Speed tier
- mid-pack speed (base 67)
- BST
- 330 (low for the format)
Chinchou is a water/electric-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward HP — at 330 BST it is a low total for competitive play, with mid-pack speed (base 67) and a mixed attacking profile. Its Volt Absorb ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Chinchou. Build around what Chinchou actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot. Compare this profile against your roster's shared weaknesses in the MetaMons team builder, where the 18-type coverage heatmap reads the whole team, not one slot.
About Chinchou
Chinchou is the Angler Pokémon a Water/Electric type Pokémon. It has a base stat total of 330 with Volt Absorb or Illuminate as abilities.
What is Chinchou weak to?
Chinchou is a Water/Electric-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Grass, Ground. It resists Steel, Fire, Water, Ice, Flying.
How to counter Chinchou
To counter Chinchou in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Grass or Ground moves and can withstand its Water/Electric STAB attacks. Check the type-defense grid above for the full multiplier breakdown.
Using Chinchou in competitive teams
Chinchou can be added to Smogon or VGC teams across Gen 1–9 formats. Build a competitive team with Chinchou on Metamons and get AI reads on your type coverage and threats before you queue.
