Not really. Often the chosen one's themselves are actually normal's themselves. Look at Sam from Transformers or the main character(s) of Eternal Darkness. They are undoubtedly the main character's, but their power levels are no better than the average human.
Side note - The Civilian thing was just an example
The only way that ciuld happen is if they sneak attacked explosive them or something.
@ Senpai - Will it tear off limbs?