Chinchou

Chinchou

Selected Masterpiece • 68/202
Artist Yukiko Baba
Market Price $0.22
The Illustrator

Yukiko Baba

Yukiko Baba (馬場由起子) is credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards from 2001 to 2025. Artwork appears across sets including Aquapolis, Skyridge, and Fusion Strike, with a cartoonish, playful approach, clear compositions, and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Chinchou card captures a serene underwater moment, showcasing this small, cheerful Pokémon gliding through a vibrant coral reef. Its bright eyes and playful expression suggest a sense of curiosity and wonder as it explores its colorful surroundings. The soft glow emitted from its antennae adds a whimsical touch, illuminating the aquatic scene. This snapshot evokes a feeling of tranquility and joy, inviting viewers to appreciate the simple beauty of life beneath the waves.”

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
Release
07/02/2020

Luring Glow

Switch 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon with their Active Pokémon.

Lightning Ball

20
Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost