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Chinchou
#42/66 in Neo Revelation, Common, 50 HP, Lightning, illustrated by Atsuko Nishida.
- Card number
- #42/66
- Rarity
- Common
- HP
- 50 HP
- Type
- Lightning
- Language
- English
- Release date
- September 21, 2001
- Illustrator
- Atsuko Nishida
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Collector Notes
Chinchou
Chinchou appears in the English print of Neo Revelation, released on September 21, 2001. Chinchou is a common rarity and 50 HP. The Neo Revelation set contains 66 cards.
Artist Info
This card's illustration was created by Atsuko Nishida.
Collector Insights
Chinchou is a Lightning-type Pokémon with 50 HP and a retreat cost of one Colorless energy. It features two distinct attacks: "Positive Ion" costs a Lightning energy to deal 10 damage plus an additional 10 if a coin flip lands heads, while "Negative Ion" uses a Water energy to grant defensive benefits when the opponent attacks during their next turn. The card’s flavor text highlights its communication through bioluminescent signals in dark ocean environments. Chinchou has a Fighting weakness that multiplies damage by two. It was first released in the Neo Revelation set as card number 42, part of the Neo series, with a set release date of September 21, 2001. The artwork is attributed to artist Atsuko Nishida, and the card carries a Common rarity. Its design reflects a balance between offensive capabilities and strategic defensive adjustments.
On the dark ocean floor, its only means of communication is its constantly flashing lights.
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