Great League PvP guide
Chinchou Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Chinchou is a Water/Electric-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Great League, where it currently ranks #1022. Its recommended PvP moveset is Bubble with Water Pulse and Thunderbolt.
Great League
#1022
Niche
Type
Water/Electric
Best Fast Move
Bubble
Charged Moves
Max CP
1,265
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT CHINCHOU
Is Chinchou Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Chinchou is currently a niche PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #1022.
Chinchou can evolve into Lanturn, which is a situational PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #284, and is also ranked #401 in Ultra League.
Chinchou PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great LeagueBest | #1022 | 56.3 | Bubble, Water Pulse, Thunderbolt |
Best Moveset for Chinchou in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
The recommended PvP moveset for Chinchou is Bubble with Water Pulse and Thunderbolt.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Chinchou in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Charged Moves
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Chinchou PvP Move Counts
Bubble → Water Pulse
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Bubble → Thunderbolt
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Chinchou Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Great League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Chinchou wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Empoleon710
- Azumarill600
- Feraligatr582
- Stunfisk557
- Talonflame509
Chinchou Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Chinchou's Water/Electric typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- grass1.6×
- ground1.6×
Resistant to
- steel0.391×
- fire0.625×
- 0.625×
- ice0.625×
- water0.625×
Best Counters to Chinchou in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Chinchou in Great League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Chinchou's league HP.
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Shadow Sneakghost
Charged Move
Neutral
46% HP
- Play Roughfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
55% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
40% HP
- Flamethrowerfire
Charged Move
Resisted
25% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Peck
Fast Move
Resisted
- Divewater
Charged Move
Resisted
20% HP
- Fly
Charged Move
Resisted
31% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Resisted
27% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Super Effective
57% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Thunder Shockelectric
Fast Move
Neutral
- Double Iron Bashsteel
Charged Move
Resisted
17% HP
- Dynamic Punchfighting
Charged Move
Neutral
46% HP
Ratings are shown from Chinchou's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Chinchou.
Best Teammates for Chinchou in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Chinchou should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Great League meta.
Teammates are calculated from the current Great League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Chinchou
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 1,265 | 50 | 1,569,336 |
| #2 | 15/15/13 | 1,259 | 50 | 1,559,767 | |
| #3 | 15/15/14 | 1,262 | 50 | 1,559,767 | |
| #4 | 14/15/15 | 1,255 | 50 | 1,556,366 | |
| #5 | 15/14/15 | 1,260 | 50 | 1,555,324 |
Chinchou Stats in Pokémon GO
Chinchou's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Chinchou 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 1,265
- Attack
- 101.7
- Defense
- 94.1
- HP
- 164
Chinchou Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Chinchou in Pokémon GO PvP
Same Electric / Water typing · Also runs Thunderbolt · Ultra League #581
Shares Water typing · Same Bubble fast move · Great League #762
Shares Water typing · Same Bubble fast move · Ultra League #659
Shares Water typing · Same Bubble fast move · Great League #1030
Shares Water typing · Same Bubble fast move · Great League #1036
Shares Water typing · Same Bubble fast move · Ultra League #688
More PoGoCoach tools
Chinchou Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Chinchou in Pokémon GO PvP?
Chinchou's recommended PvP moveset is Bubble with Water Pulse and Thunderbolt.
Is Chinchou good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Chinchou is currently a niche PvP option in Great League, where it is ranked #1022.
What counters Chinchou in Pokémon GO PvP?
Mimikyu, Altaria and Cramorant are among the strongest current counters to Chinchou in Great League.
What is Chinchou weak to in Pokémon GO?
Chinchou is weak to Grass (1.6×), Ground (1.6×).