Chimecho

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Chimecho
Chimecho
National Pokédex
Tropius - Chimecho (#358) - Absol
Hoenn Pokédex
Tropius - Chimecho (#151) - Absol
Sinnoh Pokédex
Lisyan - Chimecho (#083) - Stunky
Japanese name Chirean
Evolves from Lisyan (from Pokémon Diamond and Pearl onwards)
Evolves into None
Generation Third
Species Wind Chime Pokémon
Type Psychic
Height 2 ft 0 in (0.6 m)
Weight 2.2 lb (1.0 kg)
Ability Levitate

Chimecho (チリーン Chirīn?, Chirean in original Japanese language versions) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the Japanese Pokémon media franchise. Chimecho debuted in 2002 in the Japanese versions of Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire. In all aspects of the franchise, Chimecho, as with all other Pokémon, are used to battle both wild, untamed Pokémon and tamed Pokémon owned by Pokémon trainers.[1]

"Chimecho" is a portmanteau of "chime" and "echo", because the chimes it makes echo inside the hollow bell on its head. The name Chimecho refers to the species as a whole, as well as to individual specimens in the games, anime, manga, trading cards, and other media.

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[edit] Biological characteristics

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 projection. This projection acts as a special sucker that it uses to attach itself to the bottom of overhanging objects so that it can sway freely.

Chimecho's light frame and its psychic powers enable it to freely fly 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, the volume of which 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.

[edit] In the Pokémon video games

Chimecho are featured in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire of the Pokémon video game series. Originally in Japanese, but later translated into other languages, the games have sold over 143 million copies worldwide.[2]

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 2%, making Chimecho as hard to find as Chansey in previous games. One can improve the odds of finding Chimecho in the grass at the top of Mt. Pyre by bringing a Pokémon that knows the move Sweet Scent and using it while standing in the grass.

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. Still, Chimecho is an under-used Pokémon. It doesn't learn many psychic moves; only three. Plus, it's strongest attack, Psychic, is learned at level 46. Most trainers aren't interested in leveling Chimecho up that high, because its stats are weak.

Chimecho has a Pre-Evolution for Pokémon Diamond and Pearl called Lisyan.

[edit] In the Pokémon anime

The Pokémon anime series and films are a meta-series of adventures separate from the canon that most of the Pokémon video games (excepting Pokémon Yellow[3]) follow. The anime features the quest of Ash Ketchum,[4] a young Pokémon trainer, as he and several other companions travel around the world with their Pokémon partners.

Chimecho is one of the Pokémon belonging to James of Team Rocket, who wanted one since childhood. He acquires one in episode #360 'Who's Flying Now?'[5] and it has accompanied Team Rocket ever since, even taking part in the motto alongside Wobbuffet.

Chimecho has rarely been used in battle after the episode in which it was caught, since James is loathe to see it hurt, but it has participated in a Pokémon contest under the instructions of Jessie. He even strictly forbids it to use its Double-Edge attack because of recoil damage. In spite of this, Chimecho was tortured by Jessie all the while in the contest, defeated by May's Combusken (though it had a type advantage against the Fighting-type Pokemon), and left to cry in James's arms.

James treats Chimecho more as a "portable hospital" because of its healing abilities rather than offense. The closest it ever went to in battle was under Jessie's control in Contests. In episode #424 ("Sweet Baby James"),[6] James' Chimecho becomes dangerously ill so he leaves it at his old summer home, under the care of his grandparents, eventually taking Mime Jr. with him.

[edit] In other media

Chimecho is rather uncommon in the card game. It is most frequently found in the EX Hidden Legends set.

[edit] References

Notes
  1. ^ Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire Review (page 1) Ign.com. Retrieved on March 3, 2007.
  2. ^ "The Ultimate Game Freak: Interview with Satoshi Tajiri", TimeAsia.com URL Accessed July 12, 2006 (Waybacked).
  3. ^ Pokémon Yellow Critical Review Ign.com. Retrieved on March 3, 2007
  4. ^ Pokémon anime overview Psypokes.com. URL Accessed May 25, 2006.
  5. ^ Who's Flying Now?. Kunihiko Yuyama (Director). Cartoon Network.
  6. ^ Sweet Baby James. Kunihiko Yuyama (Director). Cartoon Network.
Publications
  • Barbo, Maria. The Official Pokémon Handbook. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-15404-9.
  • Loe, Casey, ed. Pokémon Special Pikachu Edition Official Perfect Guide. Sunnydale, CA: Empire 21 Publishing, 1999. ISBN 1-930206-15-1.
  • Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon FireRed Version & Pokémon LeafGreen Version Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., August 2004. ISBN 1-930206-50-X
  • Mylonas, Eric. Pokémon Pokédex Collector’s Edition: Prima’s Official Pokémon Guide. Prima Games, September 21 2004. ISBN 0-7615-4761-4
  • Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon Emerald Version Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., April 2005. ISBN 1-930206-58-5

[edit] External links

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