Chinchou

Chinchou

Selected Masterpiece • 49/108
Market Price $3.86
Power Keepers EX 2007
The Illustrator

Mitsuhiro Arita

Mitsuhiro Arita has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2025, spanning more than 700 illustrations. Work appears across Base, Team Rocket, and Legendary Collection, balancing character-focused staging with energetic, colorful scenes and clear, action-forward framing.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Chinchou card depicts a serene underwater scene, where this small, bioluminescent Pokémon glows gently amidst the depths. Its rounded body drifts effortlessly, illuminated by the soft light of its electric orbs. The atmosphere feels calm and inviting, allowing viewers to envision the tranquil world that Chinchou inhabits. This moment captures the essence of a creature perfectly suited to its aquatic surroundings.”

Editorial & Data

Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 17, 2026.

Rarity Common
Card Type Lightning
Era
EX
Release
02/02/2007

Positive Ion

10+

Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 damage plus 10 more damage.

Negative Ion

10

During your opponent's next turn, any damage done by attacks from the Defending Pokémon is reduced by 10 (before applying Weakness and Resistance).

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost