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Cards/Chinchou
Chinchou card from the Stellar Crown set
Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon

Chinchou

A basic water-type Pokémon with a simple but effective attack.

Lightning70 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

Double Voltage deals 20 damage and can double if you get two heads when flipping coins.

Its weakness to Fighting type attacks means it's best used against non-Fighting types.

Signature attack

Double Voltage

Flip 2 coins. This attack does 20 damage for each heads. (20× damage)

Chinchou is a basic water Pokémon that provides a simple but effective way to deal damage with its Double Voltage attack, which can be boosted by luck or strategy.

Attacks

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Double Voltage20×

Flip 2 coins. This attack does 20 damage for each heads.

Which deck it belongs in

It works well in basic water decks where you need consistent damage output and don't mind relying on coin flips for extra power.

Strengths
  • Simple attack
  • Can deal significant damage if lucky
  • Good for basic water decks
Watch out for
  • Weak against Fighting types
  • Dependent on coin flips
Pro tip

Use Chinchou in combinations with other Pokémon that can protect it from Fighting-type attacks to maximize its effectiveness.

From the Pokédex

Chinchou is known for its glowing eyes, which are said to light up when it senses danger.

Note for the parent

Chinchou is easy for beginners to use but remember it's vulnerable to Fighting-type attacks, so pair it with other Pokémon that can handle those types.

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