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Chandelure (Japanese: シャンデラー Chandela) is a Ghost/Fire-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

Biology

Physiology

Chandelure is a black and purple Pokémon that resembles a ghostly chandelier. It possesses a large round glass head containing blazing purple flames which flare out from the top, and multiple arms tipped with purple flames extending out from its base. It has two black arms with two candle-like extensions sprouting from each arm. Its mouth area consists of black stitch-like designs, and it has two large circular gleaming yellow eyes.

Diet

Legend claims that this Pokémon absorbs and burns spirits.

Evolution

Chandelure is the final Evolution of Litwick, and evolves from Lampent, at any level, with the use of a Dusk Stone.

Game Info

Game Locations

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Black and White Evolve Lampent None
X and Y Evolve Lampent None

Pokédex Entries

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Learnset

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Smog 20 70% 20 Type Poison HOME Poison Special
1 Confuse Ray 100% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status
1 Flame Burst 70 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
1 Hex 50 100% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites

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Trivia

  • The Chandelure evolutionary line are the only Pokémon with the unique Ghost/Fire typing.
  • Chandelure has the highest special attack stat of all non-Legendary Pokémon.
  • Chandelure is one of the few Pokémon that can have the Shadow Tag ability. However, it can only have it as a hidden ability in the Fifth Generation.
  • Chandelure's name is a portmanteau of the words "chandelier" and "lure".
    • The flames of this Pokémon's line are a play on the depiction of ghosts/spirits appearing as ghastly flames/lights in Japanese culture.
  • Despite Chandelure possessing the ability to hover, it doesn't have the ability Levitate.
  • Chandelure is one of only three stage 3 Ghost-type Pokémon. The others are Gengar, Dusknoir and Aegislash.
  • Chandelure is the only stage 2 dual Fire-type Pokémon as of Generation V.
  • In PokePark 2: Wonders Beyond, this Pokémon is the keeper of the Attraction 'Dance Inferno'.

Origin

Chandelure's name is based on the word "chandelier" and "lure", as it is what the Pokémon's appearance is based on and that this Pokémon uses its lights to lure people away.

See also

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← Lampent | Chandelure | Axew →
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