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Chinchou

Hidden Legends 56/101 • common

Set: Hidden Legends
Number: 56/101
Rarity: Common
Released: 2004
Energy type: Electric energy
Market price: $0.39
Artist: Aya Kusube

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What it's worth

$0.39market price via TCGplayer · Nov 3, 2026$0.38 – $0.41 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As an electric-type card from the Hidden Legends set, this Chinchou represents a classic staple of early card collecting. Its common status makes it an accessible piece of history for those looking to round out their collection with foundational species.

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Card face

What it does

50 HPBasic

Cost: colorless energyPound10

Cost: lightning energy colorless energySpark10

Choose 2 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. This attack does 10 damage to each of those Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

Weaknessfighting energy×2Retreatcolorless energy

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
ExpandedNot legal
UnlimitedLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Chinchou card from the Hidden Legends expansion was released in 2004 as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game's EX series. This set was notable for introducing the concept of Ancient Technical Machines and further developing the EX-era gameplay mechanics, which focused on high-powered Pokémon-ex cards and complex tactical interactions. The expansion was designed to align with the release of the Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire video games, bringing the Hoenn region's aquatic and electric themes to the tabletop format.

This particular illustration of Chinchou was created by the artist Midori Harada, whose work is characterized by a soft, approachable aesthetic that highlights the creature's bioluminescent nature. By emphasizing the glowing antenna and the gentle underwater environment, the design captures the essence of Chinchou as a deep-sea dweller. The card was received by the community as a standard common-tier entry, valued by collectors for Harada’s signature style and its functional role within the limited draft environment of the era.

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