Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Bubble Thunderbolt
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Thunderbolt costs 50 energy for 80 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Chinchou takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 384
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 639 CP
Chinchou moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble Beam STAB | Water | 45 | 33 | 2.0s | 22.5 | 1.36 |
| Thunderbolt Best STAB | Electric | 80 | 50 | 2.5s | 32 | 1.60 |
| Water Pulse STAB | Water | 65 | 50 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.30 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble Beam | Water | 25 | 40 | 0.63 | Buff / debuff |
| Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
| Water Pulse | Water | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Bubble (10 DPS); Bubble builds energy fastest (12 EPS).
Raids
- Status
- Chinchou is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Chinchou
How to get Chinchou
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 25 | 967 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 25 | 1,047 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 606 | 655 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 754 | 815 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 606 | 655 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 458 | 495 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 606 | 655 |
Chinchou in events
Most recent first
| Event | Date | Role | Shiny |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Shockingly Good Time | 31 Mar 2026 | Wild spawn | Yes |
| Replay: Water Research Day | 21 Mar 2026 | Wild spawn | Yes |
Is Chinchou good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Chinchou has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. Its value is as the 50-Candy step towards its evolution.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 15 |
| Lv 2 | 49 |
| Lv 3 | 83 |
| Lv 4 | 117 |
| Lv 5 | 151 |
| Lv 6 | 184 |
| Lv 7 | 218 |
| Lv 8 | 252 |
| Lv 9 | 286 |
| Lv 10 | 320 |
| Lv 11 | 351 |
| Lv 12 | 383 |
| Lv 13 | 415 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 447 |
| Lv 15 | 479 |
| Lv 16 | 511 |
| Lv 17 | 543 |
| Lv 18 | 575 |
| Lv 19 | 607 |
| Lv 20 | 639 |
| Lv 21 | 671 |
| Lv 22 | 703 |
| Lv 23 | 735 |
| Lv 24 | 767 |
| Lv 25 | 799 |
| Lv 26 | 831 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 863 |
| Lv 28 | 895 |
| Lv 29 | 927 |
| Lv 30 | 959 |
| Lv 31 | 975 |
| Lv 32 | 991 |
| Lv 33 | 1,007 |
| Lv 34 | 1,023 |
| Lv 35 | 1,039 |
| Lv 36 | 1,055 |
| Lv 37 | 1,071 |
| Lv 38 | 1,087 |
| Lv 39 | 1,103 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,119 |
| Lv 41 | 1,133 |
| Lv 42 | 1,148 |
| Lv 43 | 1,162 |
| Lv 44 | 1,177 |
| Lv 45 | 1,191 |
| Lv 46 | 1,206 |
| Lv 47 | 1,221 |
| Lv 48 | 1,235 |
| Lv 49 | 1,250 |
| Lv 50 | 1,265 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0170
- Height
- 0.51 m
- Weight
- 12.00 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 50
- Family forms
- 2 released forms
- Game ID
- V0170_POKEMON_CHINCHOU
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Chinchou in Pokemon GO?
Chinchou's best moveset is Bubble with Thunderbolt. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 3 charged non-legacy moves.
What are Chinchou's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Chinchou takes super effective damage from Grass, Ground. It resists Fire, Flying, Ice, Water. Steel damage is double resisted (0.39×).
What is Chinchou's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Chinchou reaches 1,265 CP at level 50 and 1,119 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.
What CP is a 100% IV Chinchou?
A 15/15/15 Chinchou shows 639 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 799 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 479 CP.
How do you get Chinchou in Pokemon GO?
Its most recent event was A Shockingly Good Time (March 2026).
Can Chinchou be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes, shiny Chinchou is in the game. It could be shiny in A Shockingly Good Time (March 2026).