Chinchou (HS Unleashed 48) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Chinchou is a Common Basic Lightning-type Pokémon card from the HS Unleashed set, numbered 48. Sporting 60 HP with the attacks Ram and Lightning Ball, it’s a straightforward addition to HS Unleashed-focused collections.

Quick Facts

• Type: Lightning
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless Energy
• Weakness: Fighting (×2)
• Attacks:
• Ram (10 damage, 1 Colorless Energy)
• Lightning Ball (20 damage, 1 Lightning + 1 Colorless Energy)
• Flavor Text: “It shoots positive and negative electricity between the tips of its two antennae and zaps its enemies.”
• Illustrator: sui
• Set: HS Unleashed (hgss2)
• Card Number: 48

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in HS Unleashed (set code hgss2) as card number 48. It is a Common rarity, making it broadly accessible within the set.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identify it by:
– Lightning type and Basic stage
– Illustrator: sui
– Image reference: /images/hgss2/hgss2-48.jpg

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown. This card is not marked as legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited according to the provided data. Verify current tournament rules before use.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve, away from sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching to preserve condition and collectible value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• HS Unleashed: Features Chinchou as a Basic Lightning-type with straightforward attacks and modest HP, illustrated by sui. It fits Lightning-themed decks but has limited competitive impact. The set’s release date is unknown in the provided data, and this card is a Common within the series.