Chinchou Collector’s Guide: Celestial Storm #49

Character Intro

Chinchou from Celestial Storm is a common card numbered 49 with 60 HP. This aquatic Pokémon features the straightforward Pound attack, and its simple design fits well within the set’s dynamic lineup.

Quick Facts

• Type: Lightning
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless Energy
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistance: Metal -20
• Attacks:
• Pound (10 damage, 1 Colorless Energy)
• Spark (10 damage, 1 Lightning + 1 Colorless Energy; also deals 10 damage to 2 of opponent’s Benched Pokémon without applying Weakness or Resistance)
• Flavor Text: It lives in the depths beyond the reach of sunlight. It flashes lights on its antennae to communicate with others of its kind.

Key Printings

This exact printing of Chinchou appears as card number 49 in the Sun & Moon Celestial Storm expansion. It is a common rarity card with no evolutions or abilities listed.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward by its set code “sm7” and card number “49.” The artwork by Aya Kusube and the Lightning type symbol further distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its attacks provide modest damage and bench pressure with Spark, but it is primarily a basic Lightning-type Pokémon with limited competitive impact.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this common card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface, especially the illustrated front by Aya Kusube.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Celestial Storm (sm7): Introduced Chinchou as a basic Lightning-type with bench-targeting attack Spark, adding tactical options for bench damage. The set’s artwork and design emphasize aquatic and celestial themes, with Chinchou’s bioluminescence fitting the motif.