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Chinchou
Neo Revelation 42/64 • common
- Set
- Neo Revelation
- Number
- 42/64
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2001
- Energy type
- Electric energy
- Market price
- $1.89
- Artist
- Atsuko Nishida
What it does
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 damage plus 10 more damage. If tails, this attack does 10 damage.
If the Defending Pokémon attacks Chinchou during your opponent's next turn, any damage done to Chinchou is reduced by 10 (before applying Weakness and Resistance). (Benching or evolving either Pokémon ends this effect.)
On the dark ocean floor, its only means of communication is its constantly flashing lights.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
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Where it came from
The Chinchou card was released in 2001 as part of the Neo Revelation expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set marked the third installment in the Neo Series, which introduced the Generation II Johto region creatures to the card game, a significant shift as the franchise transitioned away from the initial 151 Pokémon. The set is notable for its introduction of Shining Pokémon, which featured unique holographic artwork and more complex play mechanics.
The artwork for this specific card was illustrated by Ken Sugimori, the primary character designer for the Pokémon franchise. Sugimori's approach for the Neo series often emphasized the natural behavior of the creatures within their habitats. For Chinchou, the design captures the essence of the deep-sea anglerfish-inspired Pokémon, utilizing a minimalist composition to highlight its bioluminescent light organs. Upon release, the set was well-received by players for its thematic expansion of the game world, cementing its place as a staple of the late-Gen II era.
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