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
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
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 |
Is Chinchou good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Chinchou has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (97 Defense / 181 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Rainy weather — worth timing raids around.
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 (fast) with Thunderbolt (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Chinchou's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Chinchou takes super effective damage from Grass, Ground-type moves. It resists Steel, Fire, Flying, Ice, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Chinchou's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Chinchou reaches 1,265 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,119 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Chinchou?
A perfect 15/15/15 Chinchou shows 639 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 799 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Chinchou in Pokemon GO?
Chinchou spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Chinchou be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Chinchou depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.