Chinchou

Chinchou

Selected Masterpiece • 73/214
Market Price $0.3
Lost Thunder Sun & Moon 2018
The Illustrator

Akira Komayama

Akira Komayama is credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2011 to 2025, with artwork appearing across Sword & Shield, Black & White, and Sun & Moon. The work is defined by cartoon-forward character focus, balanced yet dynamic layouts, and vibrant, playful color.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card depicts Chinchou gliding through a serene underwater landscape, illuminated by soft beams of light filtering through the water. Its large, curious eyes and gentle expression suggest a playful yet cautious nature, embodying the essence of this aquatic Pokémon. The surrounding rocks and bubbles create a tranquil atmosphere, inviting viewers to imagine the calm depths of its underwater world. This moment captures Chinchou's role as a communicator, hinting at the connections it makes with others in its environ”

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
Sun & Moon
Release
02/11/2018

Thunder Wave

Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

Lightning Ball

20
Weakness
×2
Resistance
-20
Retreat Cost