Chimecho

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National: Tropius - Chimecho (#358) - Absol

General
Name (Japanese), Number Chimecho (Chirean), 358
Name pronunciation <math>CH-eem-eck-oh</math>
Stage Basic
Evolves from (none)
Evolves to (none)
Battle¹
Hit points 65
Attack 50
Defence 70
Speed 65
Special attack 95
Special defense 80
Biological
Species Wind Chime Pokémon
Types Template:PokemonType
Ability Levitate
Height 2ft 0 in (0.6 m)
Weight 2 lb (1 kg)
Pokédex ColorBlue
Shiny color The parts of its body that are blue turn lime green and its red parts turn orange.
Gender distribution 50.0% male, 50.0% female
¹ Stats for trading card versions may vary.

Chimecho (チリーン Chiirin in Japanese, Palimpalim in German and Eoko in French) is a fictional character of the Pokémon franchise.

"Chimecho" is a portmanteau of "chime" and "echo", because the chimes it makes echo inside the hollow bell on its head.

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Appearance

Chimecho is styled like a wind chime. It has a small round head and a long, wide tail, both blue with red markings. On top of its head is a yellow knob-like protrousion. This protrusion is a special sucker that it uses to attach itself to the bottom of overhanging objects so that it can sway freely.

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Biology

Chimecho's light frame and its psychic powers enable it to fly freely around, especially during the hot season. If a Chimecho wishes to remain in one place for a while, it employs its suction cup to affix itself on trees or the eaves of a building. Chimecho is a herbivore - its diet consists of berries and nuts, which it plucks using its long tail.

Chimecho has the distinctive ability to produce a ringing cry whose volume is amplified inside its hollow head and comes out as a chiming sound. A Chimecho can produce seven different tones to communicate various messages to its kindred. If threatened, Chimecho can use its cries as a defensive weapon, turning them into ultrasonic waves that knock its foes back.

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In the video games

Chimecho is a very rare Pokémon. It is found only in Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald at two patches of grass up the summit of Mount Pyre. Its frequency of appearance is a mere 15%, making Chimecho as hard to find as Chansey was in previous games.

Chimecho's stats are not particularly impressive. Its special attack is rather high, but its speed is unusually low for a Psychic type. It learns an unusual variety of moves, such as Yawn, Double-Edge, Psywave and Astonish. It is usually used for support through moves like Safeguard and Heal Bell rather than actual battling, although its levitate ability protects it from ground moves (like the potentially deadly earthquake)

Pokedex Emerald: They fly about very actively when the hot season arrives. They communicate among themselves using seven different and distinguishing cries.

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In the animé

Chimecho is one of the Pokémon belonging to James of Team Rocket, who wanted one since childhood. He acquired one in episode #360 (Who's Flying Now?) and it has accompanied Team Rocket ever since, even taking part in the motto. Chimecho has rarely been used in battle, since James is loathe to see it hurt, but it has participated in a Pokémon contest under the instructions of Jessie. In episode #424 (Manene Appears! House of Relaxation!) James' Chimecho becomes dangerously ill so he leaves it at his old summer home, eventually taking Manene with him.

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References

Publications
  • Barbo, Maria. The Official Pokémon Handbook. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0439154049.
  • Loe, Casey, ed. Pokémon Special Pikachu Edition Official Perfect Guide. Sunnydale, CA: Empire 21 Publishing, 1999. ISBN 130206151.
  • Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon FireRed Version & Pokémon LeafGreen Version Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., August 2004. ISBN 193020650X
  • Mylonas, Eric. Pokémon Pokédex Collector’s Edition: Prima’s Official Pokémon Guide. Prima Games, September 21 2004. ISBN 0761547614
  • Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon Emerald Version Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., April 2005. ISBN 1930206585
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External links

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