How to get Chinchou in Pokemon Go & can in be Shiny?

Pokemon Go trainers can find Johto’s Water/Electric-type, Chinchou, and it’s a surprisingly capable battler. Here’s how to get it and whether or not it can be Shiny.

Pokemon Go’s Charged-Up Research Day event focuses on various Electric-type Pokemon including Emolga, Blitzle, Plusle, and Minun.

However, another featured Electric-type is Chinchou, the Angler Pokemon that made its debut in the Generation 2 games.

Trainers looking to catch plenty of Chinchou and evolve it into Lanturn can find out where to get this Water/Electric-type and whether or not it can be Shiny down below.

How to get Chinchou in Pokemon Go

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The most straightforward way to encounter Chinchou in Pokemon Go is to simply find it in the wild. While this is up to random chance, using items like Rainy or Glacial Lure Modules can help. It’s worth noting that Chinchou has a higher spawn rate in Rainy whether.

Trainers who participated in the Charged-Up Research Day even could also find Chinchou more commonly in the wild. The event took place on Sunday, March 3, 2024, from 2 PM to 5 PM local time.

Can Chinchou be Shiny in Pokemon Go?

Yes, Chinchou can be Shiny in Pokemon Go. Chinchou’s Shiny form debuted in Pokemon Go back in 2020, so it has been available in the mobile game for quite some time.

That’s everything you need to know about finding Chinchou in Pokemon Go for now, but if you’re diving back into the game and want even more great guides, be sure to check out more of our content below:

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