Chinchou Collector’s Guide: Silver Tempest #51

Character Intro

Chinchou from the Silver Tempest set is a Common card numbered 51 with 60 HP. This charming Pokémon features the attack Gentle Slap. Its straightforward design makes it a solid choice for collectors seeking classic simplicity.

Quick Facts

• Type: Lightning
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Attacks:
• Lightning Ball (10 damage, costs 1 Lightning energy)
• Gentle Slap (20 damage, costs 2 Lightning energies)
• Flavor Text: Its antennae, which evolved from a fin, have both positive and negative charges flowing through them.
• Regulation Mark: F
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Sword & Shield series, set code swsh12, titled Silver Tempest. It is card number 51 in the set and classified as Common rarity. The card is illustrated by Miki Tanaka and features no evolutions or abilities.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Chinchou card. Identifiers include the set code “swsh12” and the regulation mark “F.” The card’s market reference query is “Chinchou Silver Tempest 51.”

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to available data. No special rules or abilities are associated with this printing.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this common yet visually appealing card, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface to maintain its collectible condition.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Silver Tempest (swsh12): Features Chinchou as a Basic Lightning-type Pokémon with straightforward attacks and a gentle flavor text highlighting its unique antennae. This set printing is a common card with no special abilities or evolutions.