Chinchou

🎯 Best Counters Against Chinchou

Top Pokémon to use when battling Chinchou in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Kartana	Grass Steel	323	182	139	4,206
2	Groudon	Ground	270	228	205	4,708
3	Garchomp	Dragon Ground	261	193	239	4,532
4	Excadrill	Ground Steel	255	129	242	3,711
5	Tapu Bulu	Grass Fairy	249	215	172	3,912
6	Mamoswine	Ice Ground	247	146	242	3,808
7	Roserade	Grass Poison	243	185	155	3,399
8	Ursaluna	Ground Normal	243	181	277	4,410
9	Zarude	Dark Grass	242	215	233	4,385
10	Breloom	Grass Fighting	241	144	155	3,007

📖 Complete Chinchou Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Chinchou (#170) is a Water/Electric-type Pokémon from the Johto region (Generation 2) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 1,280 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Chinchou has its niche uses in certain battle scenarios. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Chinchou in 2026.

📊 Chinchou Stats Analysis

Chinchou's Attack stat is 106 (Below Average). The lower Attack stat means Chinchou may compensate with bulk or utility.

With 97 Defense (Below Average) and 181 Stamina (Excellent), the total stat product is 384. This gives Chinchou reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Water-type Pokémon, Chinchou's stat distribution is balanced.

⚔️ Best Chinchou Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Chinchou depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Bubble (Fast) with Water Pulse (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Chinchou has 2 Fast Attacks and 3 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Chinchou PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Chinchou can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Water/Electric typing provides useful matchups against Steel, Fire, Water-type threats while being weak to Grass, Ground types.

Master League

In Master League, Chinchou faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Chinchou Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Chinchou's effectiveness depends on its typing and 106 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Chinchou use Grass, Ground-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Chinchou in Pokémon GO

Chinchou can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Rainy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Chinchou Evolution Guide

Chinchou is part of a 2-stage evolution family:

• Chinchou (#170) ← current
• Lanturn (#171) — 50 Candy

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

✨ Shiny Chinchou in Pokémon GO

Shiny Chinchou is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Chinchou gets a weather boost in Rainy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (739 - 799 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.

💡 Tips & Tricks

• Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
• Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
• Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
• Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Chinchou

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Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.