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Chinchou
Sword & Shield 068/202 • common
- Set
- Sword & Shield
- Number
- 068/202
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2020
- Energy type
- Electric energy
- Market price
- $0.11
- Artist
- Yukiko Baba
What it does
Switch 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon with their Active Pokémon.
Its antennae, which evolved from a fin, have both positive and negative charges flowing through them.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
The Chinchou card, numbered 068/202, was released in February 2020 as part of the Sword & Shield base set. This expansion marked a significant shift in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, introducing the Galar region to players and collectors while debuting the new Pokémon V and VMAX mechanics that would define the era. As a common card, it served as an accessible entry point for players looking to incorporate Lightning-type energy support into their decks during the early stages of the generation eight competitive cycle.
The illustration was created by artist Shiburingaru, who has contributed extensively to the Pokémon TCG aesthetic. Their design for this Chinchou focuses on the creature's defining bioluminescent antennae, capturing it in a fluid, aquatic environment that emphasizes its dual Water and Electric typing. The artwork was well-received for its clean, modern composition, fitting seamlessly into the polished, high-definition art style that the Pokémon Company prioritized throughout the Sword & Shield series.
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