Note on TTV (True Total Value): TTV is a total sum of all stats except the unused attack stat. It includes either Attack or Special Attack, depending on which is more likely to be used in battles.
Competitive Information for Chinchou [Black/White]
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Weakness Chart for Water/Electric-type:
Bug
Dark
Dragon
Electric
Fighting
Fire
Flying
Ghost
Grass
0x
0.5x
0.5x
2x
Ground
Ice
Normal
Poison
Psychic
Rock
Steel
Water
2x
0.5x
0.25x
0.5x
¼x
½x
2x
4x
Note: Pokemon with the Volt Absorb ability are immune to Electric attacks. Note: Pokemon with the Water Absorb ability are immune to Water attacks.
Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Chinchou? These builds are optimized for Black/White Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Black/White metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Say hello to Chinchou, an outstanding Pokémon that excels with Water and Electric typing! Chinchou is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. In the LC tier (Little Cup), it's a fierce competitor. Its only type-related weaknesses are Grass and Ground. Explore the movesets below to see how Chinchou performs in battles.
In single battles, Chinchou's Special Sweeper role is an outstanding. The main aim of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with destructive special moves. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Chinchou's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Chinchou's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Volt Absorb, Chinchou heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by electric moves; electric immunity.
◆ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive). ◆ Scald is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (30% chance to burn the target). ◆ Thunderbolt is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target). ◆ Discharge is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze adjacent pokemon). ◆ Ice Beam is a special 95-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target). ◆ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage). ◆ Signal Beam is a special 75-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to confuse the target).
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In single battles, Chinchou's Physical Wall role is a noteworthy. The purpose of this moveset is to take a nice amount of physical hits while dealing some decent damage. With Volt Absorb, Chinchou heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by electric moves; electric immunity. With a Electric Gem equipped to it, Chinchou's first successful electric-type attack will have 1.5x power then the Electric Gem gets consumed.
◆ Scald is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (30% chance to burn the target). ◆ Rain Dance is a status move (for 5 turns, heavy rain powers water moves). ◆ Thunder is a special STAB-boosted 120-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain). ◆ Ice Beam is a special 95-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Chinchou? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Black/White Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Black/White metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Chinchou is a fabulous Special Sweeper to use for double battles. The intention of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with lethal special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Chinchou's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Chinchou's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Volt Absorb, Chinchou heals 1/4 of its max hp when hit by electric moves; electric immunity.
◆ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive). ◆ Scald is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (30% chance to burn the target). ◆ Discharge is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze adjacent pokemon). ◆ Thunderbolt is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target). ◆ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage). ◆ Ice Beam is a special 95-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target). ◆ Signal Beam is a special 75-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to confuse the target).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Chinchou can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Black/White generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Chinchou.
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Damage Modifiers:
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Note: The damage listed here under Versus is not actually calculated using the in-game damage formula. It is simply calculated using typing weaknesses and resistances from the selected type-matchup modifier along with STAB (if applied) to help sort through and give a general idea as to how powerful certain moves might be towards that selected typing after modifiers are applied. Several moves listed here may have additional effects that might alter actual damage output which are not factored on this specific list. Use damage calculators to find actual damage amounts.
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Chinchou can perform in Black/White. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive BW Move and Ability Combos for Chinchou
Moves: Swagger + Screech
Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
Moves: Endure + Flail
Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
Moves: Rest + Snore
Moves: Thunderbolt + Ice beam
Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Sucker Punch
Moves that inflict status: Scald, Thunder Wave, Toxic
Moves that boost Chinchou's stats
Agility
Amnesia
Charge
Charge Beam
Most notable and possible best moves for Chinchou
Hydro Pump
Ice Beam
Protect
Rest
Scald
Toxic
Volt Switch
Common Effort Values for Chinchou in Black and White
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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