Pancham (ヤンチ Yanchamu) is a Fighting-type Playful Pokémon which evolves into Pangoro. It was first introduced in Generation VI.
Biology
Physiology
Pancham is a little panda Pokémon. It has a black and white fur and has a green leaf sticking out of its mouth. It resembles Cubchoo and Teddiursa in that all three are bears.
Behavior
Pancham is always seen with its signature leaf in its mouth. To Pancham, the leaf may be able to show others that it can also be intimidating; as most intimidating people unusually chew on some kind of leaf. It seems to always glare intensely at the opponents. Pancham is always gets easily disappointed due to its glare being rarely successful.
Evolution
Pancham can be evolved into a Pangoro at level 32 with a Dark-type Pokémon in the team.
Game data
Game location
| Locations | ||
|---|---|---|
| Version(s) | Area(s) | Rarity |
| X and Y | Route 5 | Uncommon |
Pokédex entries
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Appearances
Anime
Panchams made a debut appearance in XY011.
Trivia
- Pancham is the second Pokémon to be based on a Panda, the first being Spinda.
- Pancham actually looks like a Panda physically and in coloration, unlike Spinda which looks more like a spotted rabbit.
- Pancham is the 5th Pokémon based on a bear, the others are: Teddiursa, Ursaring, Cubchoo and Beartic.
- Pancham being a Fighting type might be a reference to Po from Kung-Fu Panda.
Etymology
Pancham's name comes from the animal panda and champion.
Gallery
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