Gen 3 ADV Offensive Chinchou [DONE]

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Pokemon 170 Chinchou Pokedex: Evolution, Moves, Location, Stats

[SET]
name: Offensive
move 1: Thunder Wave / Toxic
move 2: Hydro Pump
move 3: Thunderbolt
move 4: Ice Beam
item: Leftovers
ability: Volt Absorb
nature: Timid / Modest
evs: 252 SpA / 4 Spd / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Chinchou's mediocre Special Attack is more than made up for thanks to its typing and strong coverage. Thunder Wave provides support for itself and slower teammates such as Cubone, Rhyhorn, and Shuppet. It also allows Chinchou to cripple Pokemon that are immune to Toxic such as Nidorino, Dustox, and Magnemite. Toxic can be run specifically for Lileep, as all defensive Lileep sets avoid a 2HKO from Ice Beam. Hydro Pump is Chinchou's main STAB-boosted attack and is able to chip or OHKO Pokemon that may try to switch into Thunderbolt such as Elekid, Rhyhorn, and Spoink. Thunderbolt allows Chinchou to hit opposing Water-types such as Seaking, Horsea, and Staryu. Ice Beam provides Chinchou with coverage that keeps it from being walled by Grass-types like offensive Sunflora, Exeggcute, and physically defensive Bayleef. A Modest nature allows for the strongest damage output, but Timid notably outspeeds all Cyndaquil, unboosted Growlithe, and neutral-natured Castform.

Chinchou fits on balance and offensive teams that benefit from its unique typing and coverage. Pokemon such as Aipom, Pidgeotto, and Delibird all appreciate Chinchou's ability to check Elekid. These Pokemon can also weaken or remove specially defensive Pokemon that check Chinchou such as Dustox, Castform, Sunflora, and Grimer. Slower attackers like Cubone, Croconaw, and Rhyhorn all benefit from Chinchou's access to Thunder Wave. Chinchou appreciates bulky attackers that complement it offensively with their added bulk such as Castform, Seaking, and Grimer. Castform is worth noting, as it can act as a secondary check against Pokemon that Chinchou struggles to check alone like Lileep and opposing Chinchou. Fire-types such as Cyndaquil, Growlithe, and Numel all pair well with Chinchou, as they threaten Dustox and Grass-types. Alternatively, special walls such as Delcatty and Dustox can help remedy Chinchou's weakness to Grass-types. Delcatty can also provide Chinchou with Wish and Heal Bell support, thus maintaining its longevity and providing it with more opportunities to use its status move. Physical walls such as Lileep and Nosepass can wall Pokemon that threaten Chinchou such as Castform, Aipom, and Delibird.
 
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[SET]
name: Offensive
move 1: Thunder Wave / Toxic
move 2: Hydro Pump
move 3: Thunderbolt
move 4: Ice Beam
item: Leftovers
ability: Volt Absorb
nature: Timid / Modest
evs: 252 SpA / 4 Spd / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Chinchou's mediocre special attack is more than made up for thanks to its typing and high base power attacks. Mention how great its coverage is. Thunder Wave provides support for slower teammates and itself switch the order of "itself" and "slower teammates" such as Cubone, Castform, and Pidgeotto. It also allows Chinchou to cripple walls that are immune to Toxic such as Koffing, Dustox, and Magnemite. Chinchou generally prefers to use Hydro Pump against Koffing and Magemite, other examples that suffer greatly from TWave are better suited here. Toxic can be run specifically for Lileep, as all defensive Lileep sets avoid a 2HKO from Ice Beam. Hydro Pump is Chinchou's main STAB that is able to chip or OHKO Pokemon that may try to switch into Thunderbolt such as Elekid, Rhyhorn, and Spoink. Not incorrect, but emphasize how Hydro Pump is the main way Chichou does damage, wording implies Hydro Pump mostly exists to compliment TBolt. Thunderbolt allows Chinchou to hit opposing Water-types such as Seaking, Horsea, and Staryu. Ice Beam provides Chinchou with coverage that keeps it from being walled by Grass-types like offensive Sunflora and physically defensive Lileep. Lileep still isn't 2HKOed, and thus from full can switch in and 1v1 Lileep, another target of Ice Beam is a better example. Modest nature allows for the strongest damage output, but Timid notably outspeeds all Cyndaquil and unboosted Growlithe. Mention how Timid outspeeds neutral nature Castform as well.

Chinchou fits on balanced and offensive teams that benefit from its unique typing. Mention its coverage here as well. Pokemon such as Aipom, Pidgeotto, and Delibird all appreciate Chinchou's ability to check Elekid. These Pokemon can also weaken or remove specially defensive Pokemon that check Chinchou such as Dustox, Castform, Sunflora, and Grimer. Slower attackers like Cubone, Croconaw, and Rhyhorn all benefit from Chinchou's access to Thunder Wave. Chinchou appreciates bulky attackers that complement it offensively such as Castform, Seaking, and Grimer. Mention how they compliment Chinchou Castform is worth noting, as it can act as a secondary check against Pokemon that Chinchou struggles to check alone like Sunflora and opposing Chinchou. Chinchou does not check Sunflora, another example is better suited here. Fire-types such as Cyndaquil, Growlithe, and Numel all pair well with Chinchou as they threaten Dustox. Special walls such as Delcatty and Dustox can help remedy Chinchou's weakness to Grass-types. Delcatty can also provide Chinchou with Wish support, thus maintaining its longevity and providing it with more opportunities to use its status move. Physical walls such as Lileep and Nosepass can wall Pokemon that threaten Chinchou such as Castform, Aipom, and Delibird.


[SET]
name: Defensive
move 1: Rest
move 2: Sleep Talk
move 3: Thunderbolt
move 4: Surf / Ice Beam
item: Leftovers
ability: Volt Absorb
nature: Calm
evs: 252 HP / 252 SpD / 4 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Chinchou can make use of its unique defensive typing profile Chinchou's ability is also crucial for its defensive role. I gave is a suggestion on how to word the sentence, feel free to word it differently. thanks to its above-average HP stat and use of Rest and Sleep Talk. Thunderbolt is Chinchou's primary STAB option, which allows it to check Rain Dance abusers such as Horsea, Luvdisc, and a weakened Seaking. Surf allows Chinchou to OHKO Pokemon that are immune to Thunderbolt such as Rhyhorn and Cubone. It also prevents Chinchou from being walled by Magnemite. Ice Beam can be used instead to chip Grass-types that would otherwise come in for free such as Lileep, Bayleef, and Sunflora, and provides nearly-unresisted neutral coverage, only unable to significantly damage Magnemite and opposing Chinchou.

Chinchou works best on defensive and balanced teams that require a dedicated check to rain or Electric- and Fire-types. Why "or"? Defensive Chinchou can check at 3 at the same time. Physical walls such as Lileep, Nosepass, and Bayleeff appreciate Chinchou checking special attackers for them. Likewise, Chinchou appreciates these Pokemons ability to check physical attackers for it. Due to the added passiveness of Rest, Chinchou appreciates Heal Bell support from Delcatty. Koffing and Chinchou pair well together thanks to Koffing's ability to check physical attackers and Ground-types while Chinchou threatens special attackers for Koffing. Combine the sentences with Koffing and physical walls, as they give more or less the same assistance to Chinchou. After that you can give emphasis on Koffing if you see fit.

Mention checks to Grass-types as well.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Offensive Chinchou can be used on teams that utilize Rain Dance. Refer Chinchou in Rain as something else in order to avoid confusing it with the offensive set listed above. Thunder gives Chinchou an even more powerful Electric-type STAB which allows it to OHKO opposing Seaking and heavily chip Electric-type resists such as Elekid. "Resists" cannot be used as a noun. Hydro Pump in conjunction with Mystic Water in Rain allows Chinchou to 2HKO common switch ins such as Dustox and physically defensive Lileep. Surf is always an option over Hydro Pump for reliable accuracy, but the power difference is noticeable, especially when considering Chinchou’s mediocre Special Attack. Mention how Surf is harder to PP Stall. Hidden Power Grass can be used in order to threaten opposing Chinchou but the loss of Ice Beam makes it seldom worth it.


Checks and Counters
===================

**Special Walls**: Pokemon such as Delcatty, Dustox, Lileep, and Sunflora can all wall Chinchou. Mention how Toxic can annoy all but Dustox.

**Bulky Attackers**: Seaking can threaten and remove Chinchou without sufficient chip damage. Sunflora and Castform can both wall and OHKO Chinchou with their STAB though Castform should remain weary wary of status. Sunflora is worth noting, as it can absorb status with Lum Berry and use Chinchou to set Sunny Day.

**Physical Attackers**: Physical Attackers such as Aipom, Pidgeotto, and Taillow can all OHKO Chinchou with their STAB. Mention how Chinchou's mediocre physical defense and average Speed plays a role in these bad matchups.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[BP, 272450]]
- Quality checked by: [[Gangsta Spongebob, 535530], [username2, userid2]]
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[SET]
name: Offensive
move 1: Thunder Wave / Toxic
move 2: Hydro Pump
move 3: Thunderbolt
move 4: Ice Beam
item: Leftovers
ability: Volt Absorb
nature: Timid / Modest
evs: 252 SpA / 4 Spd / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Chinchou's mediocre special attack is more than made up for thanks to its typing and strong coverage. Thunder Wave provides support for itself and slower teammates such as Cubone, Castform, and Pidgeotto. I'd suggest listing Pokemon like Rhyhorn and Shuppet due to the wording of the sentence and appreciating Paralysis support more than the two mentioned. It also allows Chinchou to cripple Pokemon that are immune to Toxic such as Nidorino, Dustox, and Magnemite. Toxic can be run specifically for Lileep, as all defensive Lileep sets avoid a 2HKO from Ice Beam. Hydro Pump is Chinchou's main STAB that is able to chip or OHKO Pokemon that may try to switch into Thunderbolt such as Elekid, Rhyhorn, and Spoink. Thunderbolt allows Chinchou to hit opposing Water-types such as Seaking, Horsea, and Staryu. Ice Beam provides Chinchou with coverage that keeps it from being walled by Grass-types like offensive Sunflora, Exeggcute, and physically defensive Bayleef. Modest nature allows for the strongest damage output, but Timid notably outspeeds all Cyndaquil, unboosted Growlithe, and neutral nature Castform.

Chinchou fits on balanced and offensive teams that benefit from its unique typing and coverage. Pokemon such as Aipom, Pidgeotto, and Delibird all appreciate Chinchou's ability to check Elekid. These Pokemon can also weaken or remove specially defensive Pokemon that check Chinchou such as Dustox, Castform, Sunflora, and Grimer. Slower attackers like Cubone, Croconaw, and Rhyhorn all benefit from Chinchou's access to Thunder Wave. Chinchou appreciates bulky attackers that complement it offensively with their added bulk such as Castform, Seaking, and Grimer. Castform is worth noting, as it can act as a secondary check against Pokemon that Chinchou struggles to check alone like Lileep and opposing Chinchou. Fire-types such as Cyndaquil, Growlithe, and Numel all pair well with Chinchou as they threaten Dustox and Grass-types. Alternatively, Special walls such as Delcatty and Dustox can help remedy Chinchou's weakness to Grass-types. This can also include Pokémon with Grass-type coverage, like Elekid or Spoink, as the previously mentioned fire types generally do not want to switch into these. Delcatty can also provide Chinchou with Wish and Heal Bell support, thus maintaining its longevity and providing it with more opportunities to use its status move. Physical walls such as Lileep and Nosepass can wall Pokemon that threaten Chinchou such as Castform, Aipom, and Delibird.


[SET]
name: Defensive
move 1: Rest
move 2: Sleep Talk
move 3: Thunderbolt
move 4: Surf / Ice Beam
item: Leftovers
ability: Volt Absorb
nature: Calm
evs: 252 HP / 252 SpD / 4 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Chinchou can make use of its unique defensive profile thanks to its above-average HP stat, access to Volt Absorb, and use of Rest and Sleep Talk. Thunderbolt is Chinchou's primary STAB option, which allows it to check Rain Dance abusers such as Horsea, Luvdisc, and a weakened Seaking. Surf allows Chinchou to OHKO threaten Pokemon that are immune to or resist Thunderbolt such as Rhyhorn, Magnemite and Cubone. It also prevents Chinchou from being walled by Magnemite. Ice Beam can be used instead to chip Grass-types that would otherwise come in for free such as Lileep, Bayleef, and Sunflora, and provides nearly-unresisted neutral coverage, only unable to significantly damage Magnemite and opposing Chinchou.

Chinchou works best on defensive and balanced teams that require a dedicated check to rain and Electric- and Fire-types. Physical walls such as Koffing, Lileep, Nosepass, and Bayleef appreciate Chinchou checking special attackers for them. Likewise, Chinchou appreciates these Pokemons ability to check physical attackers for it. Koffing is worth noting thanks to its ability to check physical attackers and Ground-types while Chinchou threatens special attackers for Koffing. Due to the added passiveness of Rest, Chinchou appreciates Heal Bell support from Delcatty. Pokemon that can check Grass-types such as Growlithe, Cyndaquil, and Delibird pair well with Chinchou.


[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Chinchou can be used on teams that utilize Rain Dance as a breaker or Rain Dance user. Thunder gives Chinchou an even more powerful Electric-type STAB which allows it to OHKO opposing Seaking and heavily chip Pokemon that resist Electric-types. Hydro Pump in conjunction with Mystic Water in Rain allows Chinchou to 2HKO common switch ins such as Dustox, Delcatty, and physically defensive Lileep. Surf is always an option over Hydro Pump for reliable accuracy and more PP, but the power difference is noticeable, especially when considering Chinchou’s mediocre Special Attack. Hidden Power Grass can be used in order to threaten opposing Chinchou but the loss of Ice Beam makes it seldom worth it.


Checks and Counters
===================

**Special Walls**: Pokemon such as Delcatty, Dustox, Lileep, and Sunflora can all wall Chinchou. However, Lileep and Sunflora must be wary of Toxic as it severely limits their ability to wall Chinchou.

**Bulky Attackers**: Seaking can threaten and remove Chinchou without sufficient chip damage. Sunflora and Castform can both wall and OHKO Chinchou with their STAB though Castform should remain wary of status. Sunflora is worth noting, as it can absorb status with Lum Berry and use Chinchou to set Sunny Day.

**Physical Attackers**: Chinchou's poor physical defense and average speed means its able to be forced out or OHKOed by a plethora of physical attackers such as Aipom, Pidgeotto, and Taillow.

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[SET]
name: Offensive
move 1: Thunder Wave / Toxic
move 2: Hydro Pump
move 3: Thunderbolt
move 4: Ice Beam
item: Leftovers
ability: Volt Absorb
nature: Timid / Modest
evs: 252 SpA / 4 Spd / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Chinchou's mediocre special attack Special Attack is more than made up for thanks to its typing and strong coverage. Thunder Wave provides support for itself and slower teammates such as Cubone, Rhyhorn, and Shuppet. It also allows Chinchou to cripple Pokemon that are immune to Toxic such as Nidorino, Dustox, and Magnemite. Toxic can be run specifically for Lileep, as all defensive Lileep sets avoid a 2HKO from Ice Beam. Hydro Pump is Chinchou's main STAB-boosted attack that and is able to chip or OHKO Pokemon that may try to switch into Thunderbolt such as Elekid, Rhyhorn, and Spoink. Thunderbolt allows Chinchou to hit opposing Water-types such as Seaking, Horsea, and Staryu. Ice Beam provides Chinchou with coverage that keeps it from being walled by Grass-types like offensive Sunflora, Exeggcute, and physically defensive Bayleef. A Modest nature allows for the strongest damage output, but Timid notably outspeeds all Cyndaquil, unboosted Growlithe, and neutral nature neutral-natured Castform.

Chinchou fits on balanced and offensive balance and offense teams that benefit from its unique typing and coverage. Pokemon such as Aipom, Pidgeotto, and Delibird all appreciate Chinchou's ability to check Elekid. These Pokemon can also weaken or remove specially defensive Pokemon that check Chinchou such as Dustox, Castform, Sunflora, and Grimer. Slower attackers like Cubone, Croconaw, and Rhyhorn all benefit from Chinchou's access to Thunder Wave. Chinchou appreciates bulky attackers that complement it offensively with their added bulk such as Castform, Seaking, and Grimer. Castform is worth noting, as it can act as a secondary check against Pokemon that Chinchou struggles to check alone like Lileep and opposing Chinchou. Fire-types such as Cyndaquil, Growlithe, and Numel all pair well with Chinchou, (ac) as they threaten Dustox and Grass-types. Alternatively, special walls such as Delcatty and Dustox can help remedy Chinchou's weakness to Grass-types. Delcatty can also provide Chinchou with Wish and Heal Bell support, thus maintaining its longevity and providing it with more opportunities to use its status move. Physical walls such as Lileep and Nosepass can wall Pokemon that threaten Chinchou such as Castform, Aipom, and Delibird.
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