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Chinchou
Primal Clash 57/160 • common
- Set
- Primal Clash
- Number
- 57/160
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2015
- Energy type
- Electric energy
- Market price
- $0.21
- Artist
- Kagemaru Himeno
What it does
It shoots positive and negative electricity between the tips of its two antennae and zaps its enemies.
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Where it came from
The Chinchou card featured in the Primal Clash expansion was released in early 2015 as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game's XY series. This set was designed to tie into the gameplay mechanics of the Generation VI video games, focusing heavily on the Primal Reversion of Kyogre and Groudon. As a common card, it served as a foundational element for deck building, providing players with basic Electric-type utility in a competitive environment that emphasized the strength of Primal and Mega-evolved Pokémon.
The illustration for this particular card was created by artist match, who has contributed extensively to the Pokémon TCG aesthetic. The design captures Chinchou in a serene, aquatic environment, highlighting the creature's bioluminescent lures that define its visual identity. Consistent with the broader XY series art direction, the piece leans into vibrant color palettes and clean digital lines, aiming to balance a naturalistic portrayal of the Pokémon with the polished, approachable style characteristic of modern set releases.
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