chien-pao

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Chien-Pao is a Dark/Ice-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IX.

Type: Dark / Ice

Abilities:

Sword of Ruin: Lowers the Defense stat of all Pokémon on the field except itself.

Physical Characteristics:

Behavior and Habitat:

Chien-Pao is known to inhabit cold, mountainous regions.
It is a solitary Pokémon, often seen prowling the icy terrains.
Legends suggest it has a connection to ancient, ruined shrines.
Despite its fierce appearance, it is known to be calm and calculated in its movements.

In Battle:

Chien-Pao excels as a physical attacker with high speed.
Its signature moves include Icicle Crash and Throat Chop, which take advantage of its dual typing.
Strong against Ghost, Psychic, Flying, Grass, and Dragon types.
Vulnerable to Fighting, Rock, Bug, Steel, Fire, and Fairy types due to its dual typing.

Evolution:

Chien-Pao does not evolve from or into any other Pokémon, making it a standalone Legendary Pokémon.

Interesting Facts:

Part of the Treasures of Ruin quartet, a group of Legendary Pokémon introduced in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
Its design is inspired by the concept of ancient ruins and mythical creatures, likely drawing from folklore about cursed or haunted objects.
Chien-Pao's icy fangs and dark typing emphasize its role as a fearsome predator in its natural habitat.

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Scarlet: This Pokémon can control 100 tons of fallen snow. It plays around innocently by leaping in and out of avalanches it has caused.
Violet: The hatred of those who perished by the sword long ago has clad itself in snow and become a Pokémon.