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[[File:James and Chimecho.png|thumb|left|200px|Chimecho and James]]
[[File:James and Chimecho.png|thumb|left|200px|Chimecho and James]]
=====Hoenn=====
=====Hoenn=====
Chimecho was caught by James in ''[[AG084|Who's Flying Now?]]''. In the episode, {{TRT}} followed {{Ash}} and {{Ashfr}} to the Fortree City Feather Carnival. James remarked that he did not care for carnivals, and when asked why, he told a story of how when he was younger, he would ride past carnivals in his {{TP|James|parents}}' limo, unable to attend. One day as he rode by, he saw a {{p|Chimecho}} for sale at a carnival; he instantly wanted it. Later that night, he ran to the carnival to buy it, but he was too late; the carnival was already packing up. He was very disappointed, missing his chance at getting what he called his "first love."
[[James]] had wanted a Chimecho ever since he was young after seeing the Pokémon being sold at a local festival. Later that night, he ran to the carnival to buy it, but he was too late; the carnival was already packing up. He was very disappointed, missing his chance at getting what he called his "first love."


Later in the festival, James came across the [[Magikarp salesman]] selling strange-looking Chimecho. He was narrowly tricked into buying one, but it later turned out to be a {{p|Hoppip}} disguised as a Chimecho, and it flew away. Depressed by losing his chance again, James was instantly cheered up when a real Chimecho flew up to him, [[Jessie]], and {{MTR}}, using its {{m|Heal Bell}} technique on them. James asked Chimecho if it wanted to be his Pokémon, and it agreed, {{m|wrap}}ping itself around his head in excitement.
James finally {{pkmn2|caught}} himself a Chimecho in ''[[AG084|Who's Flying Now?]]''. While attending the [[Fortree City]] [[Feather Carnival]], James came across the [[Magikarp salesman]] selling strange-looking Chimecho. He was narrowly tricked into buying one, but it later turned out to be a {{p|Hoppip}} disguised as a Chimecho, and it flew away. Depressed by losing his chance again, James was instantly cheered up when a real Chimecho flew up to him, [[Jessie]], and {{MTR}}, using its {{m|Heal Bell}} technique on them. James asked Chimecho if it wanted to be his Pokémon, and it agreed, {{m|Wrap}}ping itself around his head in excitement.


In ''[[AG091|Lessons in Lilycove]]'', Jessie borrowed Chimecho to use in the [[Lilycove City]] [[Pokémon Contest]]. In the [[Appeal|Appeals Round]], it first used Heal Bell, but Jessie subsequently abused it by grabbing it by the tail, causing Chimecho to use {{m|Astonish}} instead. However, [[Contest Judge|the judges]] admired the contrast and gave Jessie a perfect score, placing Jessie among the {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s moving on to the [[Contest Battle]]s. There, Chimecho was pitted against [[May's Combusken]], ultimately using {{m|Double-Edge}}, causing Chimecho to faint from [[recoil]] damage. Throughout the Contest, James was extremely worried about Chimecho and expressed much discontent over its suffering. Another time, James whispered to Chimecho that it should have flown away when Team Rocket was about to stage an attack.
In ''[[AG091|Lessons in Lilycove]]'', Jessie borrowed Chimecho to use in the [[Lilycove City]] [[Pokémon Contest]]. In the [[Appeal|Appeals Round]], it first used Heal Bell, but Jessie subsequently abused it by grabbing its tail, causing Chimecho to use {{m|Astonish}} instead. However, [[Contest Judge|the judges]] admired the contrast in sound and gave Jessie a perfect score, placing Jessie among the {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s moving on to the [[Contest Battle]]s. There, Chimecho was pitted against [[May's Combusken]], ultimately using {{m|Double-Edge}}, causing Chimecho to faint from [[recoil]] damage. Throughout the Contest, James was extremely worried about Chimecho and expressed much discontent over its suffering. Another time, James whispered to Chimecho that it should have flown away when Team Rocket was about to stage an attack.


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===Personality and characteristics===
===Personality and characteristics===
James absolutely adores his Chimecho, and it is often seen out of its {{i|Poké Ball}}, either near James or being held in his arms similar to the way that {{an|Misty}} held her {{TP|Misty|Togepi}}. It has a place in the Team Rocket motto after {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}. James refuses to put Chimecho in any sort of danger; thus, it does not battle physically. However, it did heal the Team Rocket Pokémon, as well as Jessie and James, with {{m|Heal Bell}} during battles.
James absolutely adored his Chimecho, and it was often seen out of its {{i|Poké Ball}}, either floating near James or being held in his arms. Its melodic voice instantly calmed situations between the often quarreling [[Team Rocket trio]]. It had a place in the Team Rocket {{motto}} after {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}. James refused to put Chimecho in any sort of danger, particularly battles. However, it did heal the Team Rocket Pokémon, as well as [[Jessie]] and James, with {{m|Heal Bell}} during battles.


Chimecho's personality is quite cheerful and upbeat, and it is apparent that it cares about James very much. It is sometimes overly affectionate, like {{TP|James|Carnivine}} and {{TP|James|Cacnea}}. In those cases, it wraps its tail around James, making him unable to see. Since it does not battle, it rarely interacts with any of Team Rocket's other Pokémon, except during the motto when it says its line after Meowth and Wobbuffet.
Chimecho's personality is quite cheerful and upbeat. Though this irritated Jessie and {{MTR}}, James appreciated Chimecho's soothing nature. It was sometimes overly affectionate, like {{TP|James|Carnivine}} and {{TP|James|Cacnea}}. In those cases, it would wrap its tail around James, making him unable to see. It deeply cares for James, as expressed during its tearful goodbye in ''[[AG147|Sweet Baby James]]''. Despite its departure from traveling, Chimecho was reassured that its dear friend would be fine, even smiling as {{TP|James|Mime Jr.}} decided to join James's team.


===Moves used===
===Moves used===

Revision as of 11:51, 7 October 2019

James's Chimecho
コジロウのチリーン Kojirō's Chirean
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James Chimecho.png
Chimecho
Debuts in Who's Flying Now?
Caught at Fortree City
Gender Unknown
Ability Unknown
Current location Under the care of Nanny and Pop-Pop
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This Pokémon is fully evolved.
Voice actor Japanese English
As Chimecho Natsuki Yoshihara Bella Hudson (AG084-AG145)
Michele Knotz (AG146-present)

James's Chimecho (Japanese: コジロウのチリーン Kojirō's Chirean) was the second Pokémon caught by James of Team Rocket during his travels through Hoenn, and his eighth overall.

In the anime

History

Advanced Generation series

Chimecho and James
Hoenn

James had wanted a Chimecho ever since he was young after seeing the Pokémon being sold at a local festival. Later that night, he ran to the carnival to buy it, but he was too late; the carnival was already packing up. He was very disappointed, missing his chance at getting what he called his "first love."

James finally caught himself a Chimecho in Who's Flying Now?. While attending the Fortree City Feather Carnival, James came across the Magikarp salesman selling strange-looking Chimecho. He was narrowly tricked into buying one, but it later turned out to be a Hoppip disguised as a Chimecho, and it flew away. Depressed by losing his chance again, James was instantly cheered up when a real Chimecho flew up to him, Jessie, and Meowth, using its Heal Bell technique on them. James asked Chimecho if it wanted to be his Pokémon, and it agreed, Wrapping itself around his head in excitement.

In Lessons in Lilycove, Jessie borrowed Chimecho to use in the Lilycove City Pokémon Contest. In the Appeals Round, it first used Heal Bell, but Jessie subsequently abused it by grabbing its tail, causing Chimecho to use Astonish instead. However, the judges admired the contrast in sound and gave Jessie a perfect score, placing Jessie among the Coordinators moving on to the Contest Battles. There, Chimecho was pitted against May's Combusken, ultimately using Double-Edge, causing Chimecho to faint from recoil damage. Throughout the Contest, James was extremely worried about Chimecho and expressed much discontent over its suffering. Another time, James whispered to Chimecho that it should have flown away when Team Rocket was about to stage an attack.

Kanto

In Sweet Baby James, James left Chimecho with his grandparents, Nanny and Pop-Pop, at his old vacation home near Saffron City after it came down with a bad fever. He plans to return for it when it heals.

Diamond & Pearl series

Chimecho appeared in a fantasy in The Bells Are Singing!, after James saw Francesca's Chingling. He even took one of the three stolen Bell Pokémon and battled it with Mime Jr. in order to make it evolve into a new Chimecho. Unfortunately for him, Ash and his friends managed to get the Chingling back before that could happen.

Personality and characteristics

James absolutely adored his Chimecho, and it was often seen out of its Poké Ball, either floating near James or being held in his arms. Its melodic voice instantly calmed situations between the often quarreling Team Rocket trio. It had a place in the Team Rocket motto after Wobbuffet. James refused to put Chimecho in any sort of danger, particularly battles. However, it did heal the Team Rocket Pokémon, as well as Jessie and James, with Heal Bell during battles.

Chimecho's personality is quite cheerful and upbeat. Though this irritated Jessie and Meowth, James appreciated Chimecho's soothing nature. It was sometimes overly affectionate, like Carnivine and Cacnea. In those cases, it would wrap its tail around James, making him unable to see. It deeply cares for James, as expressed during its tearful goodbye in Sweet Baby James. Despite its departure from traveling, Chimecho was reassured that its dear friend would be fine, even smiling as Mime Jr. decided to join James's team.

Moves used

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Using Heal Bell
Move First Used In
Wrap Who's Flying Now?
Heal Bell Who's Flying Now?
Astonish Lessons in Lilycove
Double-Edge Lessons in Lilycove*
A † shows that the move was used recently, unless all moves fit this case or there are fewer than five known moves.

In the manga

Chimecho in the Ash & Pikachu manga

In the Ash & Pikachu manga

Chimecho briefly appears along with Team Rocket in The Birth Of The Invincible Team, Max And Ralts!!, where they spy on Max as he is taking care of a sick Ralts.

Related articles

For more information on this Pokémon's species, see Chimecho.


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