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==Release information==
==Release information==
This card was included in the {{TCG|Scarlet & Violet}} expansion, first released in the Japanese {{TCG|Scarlet ex}} expansion. Two Parallel Holofoil versions of this card with different stamps in the bottom right corner of the artwork were given away with eligible [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] purchases at participating stores in various countries starting March 31, 2023. Variants featuring a red {{wp|GameStop}} logo were available at GameStop stores in {{pmin|the United States}} and {{pmin|Canada}} with a $15 minimum purchase.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/get-a-lechonk-promo-card-at-gamestop-or-best-buy ''Get a Lechonk Promo Card at GameStop or Best Buy'' | Pokémon.com] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20230331173031/https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/get-a-lechonk-promo-card-at-gamestop-or-best-buy archived copy])</ref>
This card was included in the {{TCG|Scarlet & Violet}} expansion, first released in the Japanese {{TCG|Scarlet ex}} expansion. Three Parallel Holofoil versions of this card with different stamps in the bottom right corner of the artwork were given away with eligible [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] purchases at participating stores in various countries starting March 31, 2023. Variants featuring a red {{wp|GameStop}} logo were available at GameStop stores in {{pmin|the United States}} and {{pmin|Canada}} with a $15 minimum purchase.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/get-a-lechonk-promo-card-at-gamestop-or-best-buy ''Get a Lechonk Promo Card at GameStop or Best Buy'' | Pokémon.com] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20230331173031/https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/get-a-lechonk-promo-card-at-gamestop-or-best-buy archived copy])</ref>


Variants featuring the Scarlet & Violet expansion logo were available at retailers {{wp|WHSmith}}, {{wp|Smyths}}, {{wp|Waterstones}}, or {{wp|Toymaster}} in {{pmin|the United Kingdom}},<ref name="ENInt">[https://www.pokemon.com/uk/pokemon-news/get-a-lechonk-promo-card-at-participating-retailers ''Get a Lechonk Promo Card at Participating Retailers'' | Pokémon.com] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20230401145445/https://www.pokemon.com/uk/pokemon-news/get-a-lechonk-promo-card-at-participating-retailers archived copy])</ref> as well as specific local game stores such as Toys & Games Of Worcester<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/ToysGamesWorc/posts/pfbid0SYfojaPVdFEeU8zsoJDnVZZu2oo1gTP6WL8iJBNrzsufaaVGjNJaRxfVS4FdfyXgl Toys & Games Of Worcester on Facebook]</ref> and Tigeroo Toys<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/tigerootoys/posts/pfbid03jGDDMRsAGt2PXNwX7eo2wB5Q1XVv5QJBbMPpjC5wpDuXgaMHCxJnqUqVUAz8iQVl Tigeroo Toys on Facebook]</ref> with a purchase of £15 or more; and at {{wp|Eason & Son|Eason}} stores or Smyths stores in {{pmin|Ireland}} with at least a €15 purchase.<ref name="ENInt" /> Game Mania stores in {{pmin|the Netherlands}}; retailers Game Mania, DreamLand, Jactal, and MediaMarkt in {{pmin|Belgium}};<ref name="Partners">[https://support.pokemon.com/hc/en-us/articles/14212632145172-Pokémon-Partner-Promotions-and-Distributions ''Pokémon Partner Promotions and Distributions'' | support.pokemon.com]</ref> King Jouet stores in {{pmin|France}};<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/fr/actus-pokemon/obtenez-une-carte-promo-de-gourmelet-chez-king-jouet ''Obtenez une carte promo de Gourmelet chez King Jouet'' | Pokémon.com] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20230331174604/https://www.pokemon.com/fr/actus-pokemon/obtenez-une-carte-promo-de-gourmelet-chez-king-jouet archived copy])</ref> and select locations in {{pmin|Germany}}<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/de/pokemon-news/erhalte-eine-ferkuli-promokarte-bei-teilnehmenden-einzelhaendlern ''Erhalte eine Ferkuli-Promokarte bei teilnehmenden Einzelhändlern'' | Pokémon.com] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20230401152322/https://www.pokemon.com/de/pokemon-news/erhalte-eine-ferkuli-promokarte-bei-teilnehmenden-einzelhaendlern archived copy])</ref> all gave away a copy of this variant with purchases worth at least €20. In {{pmin|Italy}}, it was available with purchases worth at least €25 at retailers GameStop, Games Academy, Cidiverte/GameLife, Finiper, Coop Italia, Iper La grande i, Aspiag, Mornati Paglia, SME, or Il Gigante,<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/it/novita-pokemon/una-carta-promozionale-di-lechonk-ti-aspetta-presso-i-rivenditori-autorizzati ''Una carta promozionale di Lechonk ti aspetta presso i rivenditori autorizzati'' | Pokémon.com] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20230401150259/https://www.pokemon.com/it/novita-pokemon/una-carta-promozionale-di-lechonk-ti-aspetta-presso-i-rivenditori-autorizzati archived copy])</ref><ref name="Partners" /> as well as local stores such as Funside Campania.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/FunsideCampania/posts/pfbid0AvE5tfjBzna9PgLQgT1gqABMi5j2REtucT2ZL3w8tkeQLrvGgrXtdS5tpHnViuvBl FunsideCampania on Facebook]</ref>
Variants featuring the Scarlet & Violet expansion logo were available at retailers {{wp|WHSmith}}, {{wp|Smyths}}, {{wp|Waterstones}}, or {{wp|Toymaster}} in {{pmin|the United Kingdom}},<ref name="ENInt">[https://www.pokemon.com/uk/pokemon-news/get-a-lechonk-promo-card-at-participating-retailers ''Get a Lechonk Promo Card at Participating Retailers'' | Pokémon.com] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20230401145445/https://www.pokemon.com/uk/pokemon-news/get-a-lechonk-promo-card-at-participating-retailers archived copy])</ref> as well as specific local game stores such as Toys & Games Of Worcester<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/ToysGamesWorc/posts/pfbid0SYfojaPVdFEeU8zsoJDnVZZu2oo1gTP6WL8iJBNrzsufaaVGjNJaRxfVS4FdfyXgl Toys & Games Of Worcester on Facebook]</ref> and Tigeroo Toys<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/tigerootoys/posts/pfbid03jGDDMRsAGt2PXNwX7eo2wB5Q1XVv5QJBbMPpjC5wpDuXgaMHCxJnqUqVUAz8iQVl Tigeroo Toys on Facebook]</ref> with a purchase of £15 or more; and at {{wp|Eason & Son|Eason}} stores or Smyths stores in {{pmin|Ireland}} with at least a €15 purchase.<ref name="ENInt" /> Game Mania stores in {{pmin|the Netherlands}}; retailers Game Mania, DreamLand, Jactal, and MediaMarkt in {{pmin|Belgium}};<ref name="Partners">[https://support.pokemon.com/hc/en-us/articles/14212632145172-Pokémon-Partner-Promotions-and-Distributions ''Pokémon Partner Promotions and Distributions'' | support.pokemon.com]</ref> King Jouet stores in {{pmin|France}};<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/fr/actus-pokemon/obtenez-une-carte-promo-de-gourmelet-chez-king-jouet ''Obtenez une carte promo de Gourmelet chez King Jouet'' | Pokémon.com] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20230331174604/https://www.pokemon.com/fr/actus-pokemon/obtenez-une-carte-promo-de-gourmelet-chez-king-jouet archived copy])</ref> and select locations in {{pmin|Germany}}<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/de/pokemon-news/erhalte-eine-ferkuli-promokarte-bei-teilnehmenden-einzelhaendlern ''Erhalte eine Ferkuli-Promokarte bei teilnehmenden Einzelhändlern'' | Pokémon.com] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20230401152322/https://www.pokemon.com/de/pokemon-news/erhalte-eine-ferkuli-promokarte-bei-teilnehmenden-einzelhaendlern archived copy])</ref> all gave away a copy of this variant with purchases worth at least €20. In {{pmin|Italy}}, it was available with purchases worth at least €25 at retailers GameStop, Games Academy, Cidiverte/GameLife, Finiper, Coop Italia, Iper La grande i, Aspiag, Mornati Paglia, SME, or Il Gigante,<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/it/novita-pokemon/una-carta-promozionale-di-lechonk-ti-aspetta-presso-i-rivenditori-autorizzati ''Una carta promozionale di Lechonk ti aspetta presso i rivenditori autorizzati'' | Pokémon.com] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20230401150259/https://www.pokemon.com/it/novita-pokemon/una-carta-promozionale-di-lechonk-ti-aspetta-presso-i-rivenditori-autorizzati archived copy])</ref><ref name="Partners" /> as well as local stores such as Funside Campania.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/FunsideCampania/posts/pfbid0AvE5tfjBzna9PgLQgT1gqABMi5j2REtucT2ZL3w8tkeQLrvGgrXtdS5tpHnViuvBl FunsideCampania on Facebook]</ref>


In Switzerland, the Scarlet & Violet logo variant was available from Card Maniac with at least a CHF 20 purchase.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/cardmaniac.ch/posts/pfbid0DJvW44Ey2RMWxnszjpAjT4pvkTrj9BitA5VzWT4VVdr7sJXz3vu888869T4oHghZl CardManiac.ch on Facebook]</ref> It was also available at several retailers in Nordic territories, including BR Toys stores in {{pmin|Denmark}}, {{pmin|Finland}}, {{pmin|Norway}}, and {{pmin|Sweden}}; XS Toys stores in Finland and Sweden; Ringo stores in Norway; and Lekia stores in Norway and Sweden.<ref name="Partners" /> The distribution method in these territories varied, with some stores giving away this variant to the first number of customers to make a TCG purchase rather than of a specific value.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/ringobergenstorsenter/posts/pfbid02Zmw4NvWdoEmTeg1kmKzPNzg9DusGuFoXxVQjqVpTunBoyf5cUeUrCiN8CW95UoF8l Leketøykjeden Ringo on Facebook]</ref><ref>[https://www.facebook.com/BrioMaloy/posts/pfbid02dNJfLNuXHbbF3RQXQ4D7uNXmH95W5Rjftzk9t6iegdLfYmpQsup7rM9PxjgV4RuPl Ringo Måløy on Facebook]</ref> Participating stores in {{pmin|Singapore}}, {{pmin|Malaysia}}, {{pmin|the Philippines}}, as well as those in {{pmin|Greater China|Hong Kong}} selling English localizations of the TCG, gave away this variant with the purchase of more than two Scarlet & Violet booster packs.<ref>[https://asia.pokemon-card.com/sg/archives/3909 ''Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet Launch Campaign!'' | Pokémon Card Game Trainers Website Singapore] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20230324095333/https://asia.pokemon-card.com/sg/archives/3909 archived copy])</ref><ref>[https://asia.pokemon-card.com/my/archives/3909 ''Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet Launch Campaign!'' | Pokémon Card Game Trainers Website Malaysia] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20230324095205/https://asia.pokemon-card.com/my/archives/3909 archived copy])</ref><ref>[https://asia.pokemon-card.com/ph/archives/3909 ''Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet Launch Campaign!'' | Pokémon Card Game Trainers Website Philippines] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20230324095239/https://asia.pokemon-card.com/ph/archives/3909 archived copy])</ref><ref>[https://asia.pokemon-card.com/hk-en/archives/3909 ''Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet Launch Campaign!'' | Pokémon Card Game Trainers Website Hong Kong (English)] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20230324095115/https://asia.pokemon-card.com/hk-en/archives/3909 archived copy])</ref> Copies were also distributed in {{pmin|Australia}} and {{pmin|New Zealand}} from April 6 to April 20, 2023 with at least a $15 purchase at participating {{wp|EB Games}} stores or through their online shop.<ref name="ENInt" />
In Switzerland, the Scarlet & Violet logo variant was available from Card Maniac with at least a CHF 20 purchase.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/cardmaniac.ch/posts/pfbid0DJvW44Ey2RMWxnszjpAjT4pvkTrj9BitA5VzWT4VVdr7sJXz3vu888869T4oHghZl CardManiac.ch on Facebook]</ref> It was also available at several retailers in Nordic territories, including BR Toys stores in {{pmin|Denmark}}, {{pmin|Finland}}, {{pmin|Norway}}, and {{pmin|Sweden}}; XS Toys stores in Finland and Sweden; Ringo stores in Norway; and Lekia stores in Norway and Sweden.<ref name="Partners" /> The distribution method in these territories varied, with some stores giving away this variant to the first number of customers to make a TCG purchase rather than of a specific value.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/ringobergenstorsenter/posts/pfbid02Zmw4NvWdoEmTeg1kmKzPNzg9DusGuFoXxVQjqVpTunBoyf5cUeUrCiN8CW95UoF8l Leketøykjeden Ringo on Facebook]</ref><ref>[https://www.facebook.com/BrioMaloy/posts/pfbid02dNJfLNuXHbbF3RQXQ4D7uNXmH95W5Rjftzk9t6iegdLfYmpQsup7rM9PxjgV4RuPl Ringo Måløy on Facebook]</ref> Participating stores in {{pmin|Singapore}}, {{pmin|Malaysia}}, {{pmin|the Philippines}}, as well as those in {{pmin|Greater China|Hong Kong}} selling English localizations of the TCG, gave away this variant with the purchase of more than two Scarlet & Violet booster packs.<ref>[https://asia.pokemon-card.com/sg/archives/3909 ''Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet Launch Campaign!'' | Pokémon Card Game Trainers Website Singapore] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20230324095333/https://asia.pokemon-card.com/sg/archives/3909 archived copy])</ref><ref>[https://asia.pokemon-card.com/my/archives/3909 ''Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet Launch Campaign!'' | Pokémon Card Game Trainers Website Malaysia] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20230324095205/https://asia.pokemon-card.com/my/archives/3909 archived copy])</ref><ref>[https://asia.pokemon-card.com/ph/archives/3909 ''Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet Launch Campaign!'' | Pokémon Card Game Trainers Website Philippines] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20230324095239/https://asia.pokemon-card.com/ph/archives/3909 archived copy])</ref><ref>[https://asia.pokemon-card.com/hk-en/archives/3909 ''Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet Launch Campaign!'' | Pokémon Card Game Trainers Website Hong Kong (English)] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20230324095115/https://asia.pokemon-card.com/hk-en/archives/3909 archived copy])</ref>
 
Another variant featuring an {{wp|EB Games}} logo was later distributed in {{pmin|Australia}} and {{pmin|New Zealand}} with at least a $20 purchase at participating EB Games stores or through their online shop. Its original announcement<ref name="ENInt" /> suggested that it would feature the Scarlet & Violet expansion logo, available between April 6 to April 20, 2023, and given away with at least a $15 purchase.


A <!--Cosmos -->Holofoil version of this card was included in the {{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|Oinkologne ex Box}}, released on September 3, 2023.
A <!--Cosmos -->Holofoil version of this card was included in the {{TCGMerch|Scarlet & Violet|Series|Oinkologne ex Box}}, released on September 3, 2023.

Revision as of 16:23, 15 July 2023

Lechonk  
グルトン Gourton
Colorless
LechonkScarletViolet154.jpg
Illus. Teeziro
Evolution stage Basic Pokémon
Card name Lechonk
Type Colorless
HP 60
weakness
Fighting×2
resistance
None
retreat cost
 
English expansion Scarlet & Violet
Rarity Common
English card no. 154/198
Japanese expansion Scarlet ex
Japanese rarity C
Japanese card no. 066/078
For more information on this Pokémon's species, see Lechonk.

Lechonk (Japanese: グルトン Gourton) is a Colorless-type Basic Pokémon card. It is part of the Scarlet & Violet expansion.

Card text

Colorless Repelling Odor
てきよけスメル
Switch out your opponent's Active Pokémon to the Bench. (Your opponent chooses the new Active Pokémon.)
ColorlessColorless Stampede
ふむ
20


Pokédex data

Colorless
Colorless
Lechonk - Hog Pokémon
No. Height Weight
0915 1'8" (0.5 m) 22.5 lbs. (10.2 kg)
Pokédex entry
It searches for food all day. It possesses a keen sense of smell but doesn't use it for anything other than foraging.
一日中 エサを 探す。 優れた 嗅覚を 持つが エサ探し 以外に 使わない。


Release information

This card was included in the Scarlet & Violet expansion, first released in the Japanese Scarlet ex expansion. Three Parallel Holofoil versions of this card with different stamps in the bottom right corner of the artwork were given away with eligible Pokémon Trading Card Game purchases at participating stores in various countries starting March 31, 2023. Variants featuring a red GameStop logo were available at GameStop stores in the United States and Canada with a $15 minimum purchase.[1]

Variants featuring the Scarlet & Violet expansion logo were available at retailers WHSmith, Smyths, Waterstones, or Toymaster in the United Kingdom,[2] as well as specific local game stores such as Toys & Games Of Worcester[3] and Tigeroo Toys[4] with a purchase of £15 or more; and at Eason stores or Smyths stores in Ireland with at least a €15 purchase.[2] Game Mania stores in the Netherlands; retailers Game Mania, DreamLand, Jactal, and MediaMarkt in Belgium;[5] King Jouet stores in France;[6] and select locations in Germany[7] all gave away a copy of this variant with purchases worth at least €20. In Italy, it was available with purchases worth at least €25 at retailers GameStop, Games Academy, Cidiverte/GameLife, Finiper, Coop Italia, Iper La grande i, Aspiag, Mornati Paglia, SME, or Il Gigante,[8][5] as well as local stores such as Funside Campania.[9]

In Switzerland, the Scarlet & Violet logo variant was available from Card Maniac with at least a CHF 20 purchase.[10] It was also available at several retailers in Nordic territories, including BR Toys stores in Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden; XS Toys stores in Finland and Sweden; Ringo stores in Norway; and Lekia stores in Norway and Sweden.[5] The distribution method in these territories varied, with some stores giving away this variant to the first number of customers to make a TCG purchase rather than of a specific value.[11][12] Participating stores in Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, as well as those in Hong Kong selling English localizations of the TCG, gave away this variant with the purchase of more than two Scarlet & Violet booster packs.[13][14][15][16]

Another variant featuring an EB Games logo was later distributed in Australia and New Zealand with at least a $20 purchase at participating EB Games stores or through their online shop. Its original announcement[2] suggested that it would feature the Scarlet & Violet expansion logo, available between April 6 to April 20, 2023, and given away with at least a $15 purchase.

A Holofoil version of this card was included in the Oinkologne ex Box, released on September 3, 2023.

Trivia

Origin

This card's Pokédex entry comes from Pokémon Scarlet.

References


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