Chinchou Collector’s Guide: Plasma Freeze #35

Character Intro

Chinchou from the Plasma Freeze set is a Common card numbered 35 with 70 HP. This Lightning-type Pokémon features the attack Static Shock. Its straightforward design and modest stats make it a familiar choice for collectors and players alike.

Quick Facts

• Type: Lightning
• Stage: Basic
• Attack: Static Shock (20 damage, costs Lightning + Colorless)
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Flavor Text: It discharges positive and negative electricity from its antenna tips to shock its foes.
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing of Chinchou appears in the Black & White Plasma Freeze expansion as card number 35. It is a Common rarity card with no evolutions or abilities, making it a straightforward addition to Lightning-type collections.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identifiers include its set code “bw9” and its number “35” within the Plasma Freeze set.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its simple attack and moderate HP make it more of a collector’s item than a competitive staple.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s artwork and condition, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Common rarity, maintaining mint condition can enhance its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Plasma Freeze (bw9): Introduced Chinchou as a Basic Lightning-type with a single attack, Static Shock, emphasizing electric-themed gameplay. This set’s artwork and design highlight Chinchou’s electric discharge abilities with clean, vivid illustrations by Kouki Saitou.