Chinchou Pokémon Sword: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Chinchou in Pokémon Sword. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Sword
GalarChinchou Pokemon Sword Pokedex Entry
On the dark ocean floor, its only means of communication is its constantly flashing lights.
Pokemon Sword Chinchou Sprites
Primary
ShinyPokémon Sword Chinchou Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Chinchou via various methods in Pokémon Sword.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| No level up moves. | ||
Pokémon Sword Chinchou Locations
Chinchou can be caught in 9 locations across Pokémon Sword, including East Lake Axewell, West Lake Axewell, and Hulbury. The most reliable spawn is at East Lake Axewell, where you'll find it between Lv. 40 and 43 by surfing on water with a 70% encounter rate.
Hulbury
1 encounter- fishingLv. 20-24Fishing20%Frequent
East Lake Axewell
1 encounter- surfLv. 40-43Visible encounters70%Surfing
West Lake Axewell
1 encounter- surfLv. 38-40Visible encounters60%Surfing
Giants Mirror
1 encounter- fishingLv. 26-28Hidden encountersFishing10%Uncommon
Workout Sea
Isle Of Armor1 encounter- surfLv. 40-45Visible encounters10%Surfing
Stepping Stone Sea
Isle Of Armor1 encounter- surfLv. 40-45Visible encounters10%Surfing
Insular Sea
Isle Of Armor1 encounter- surfLv. 40-45Visible encounters10%Surfing
Honeycalm Sea
Isle Of Armor1 encounter- surfLv. 40-45Visible encounters10%Surfing
Honeycalm Island
Isle Of Armor1 encounter- surfLv. 40-45Visible encounters10%Surfing