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Chinchou
Unseen Forces 52/115 • common
- Set
- Unseen Forces
- Number
- 52/115
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2005
- Energy type
- Electric energy
- Market price
- $0.48
- Artist
- Hajime Kusajima
What it does
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Released in August 2005 as part of the EX Unseen Forces expansion, this Chinchou card reflects the mid-2000s era of the Pokémon Trading Card Game when the series shifted focus toward the Johto region's legendary Pokémon. The set was designed to emphasize the connection between trainer and Pokémon, often utilizing the unique artistic styles of various illustrators to bring the game's creatures to life in vibrant, character-driven ways.
The artwork for this particular card was rendered by Kouki Saitou, a long-time contributor to the TCG who is well-regarded for his soft, expressive illustration style. His depiction of Chinchou captures the aquatic, bioluminescent nature of the species, aligning with the set's aesthetic goal of showcasing Pokémon in their natural habitats. Like many common-rarity cards of the EX era, it was intended as a foundational piece for players, offering functional gameplay utility while serving as a representative example of Saitou’s clean, colorful design language.
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