Chinchou Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Chinchou in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Chinchou
Chinchou is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Water/Electric typing. The best counter is Primal Groudon (Mega) with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, dealing 65.800 DPS.
Chinchou can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Chinchou is weak to Grass, Ground -type attacks. Avoid using Steel, Fire, Flying-type moves as Chinchou resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Chinchou is Primal Groudon (65.800 DPS), Mega Sceptile (62.923 DPS), and Shadow Groudon (60.600 DPS).
Catching Chinchou: After defeating Chinchou, the catch encounter will have a CP between 606 and 655 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 754-815 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Chinchou from raids will have exactly 655 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Chinchou?
The best counter for Chinchou is Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, dealing 65.800 DPS. Other top options include Mega Sceptile (62.923 DPS) and Shadow Groudon (60.600 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Chinchou?
Chinchou can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Chinchou weak to?
Chinchou is weak to Grass, Ground-type attacks. It resists Steel, Fire, Flying, Ice, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Chinchou be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Chinchou's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Chinchou from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Chinchou from raids will have 655 CP at level 20, or 815 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 606. If you see 655 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Chinchou worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Chinchou is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Chinchou?
For the best moveset for Chinchou itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Chinchou stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Chinchou without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Chinchou can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Kartana (57.867 DPS) and Landorus (Therian) (57.636 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Chinchou in raids?
Weather boost information for Chinchou is not currently available. Water-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.