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Chingling Report

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Chingling (the Bell Pokémon) is a relatively uncommon Psychic-type Pokémon found among grassy fields, mountains and old buildings within the Sinnoh, Kalos, Hisui and Kitakami regions as well as the Kanto and Johto regions on rare occasions. Though generally perceived as more of an annoyance than a useful combatant, Chingling are interesting creatures that can prove to be useful Pokémon for young trainers to start with if they plan on specializing in Psychic-types. Of course, if you can't stand loud noises, then you're probably better off looking for a different Pokémon; unlike their evolved form, these strange little critters just don't know when to stop ringing!

Chingling and Chimecho are unique among Psychic-types for their reliance on sound as their primary means of defense and offense. Both of their bodies are almost completely hollow and thusly make excellent resonating chambers for sound waves; however, while Chingling are only able to produce a single ringing noise, Chimecho possess a complex enough internal structure to produce seven distinct noises. In addition, the normal cries of Chingling are often too high-pitched for humans to hear properly, an issue that is obviously absent from Chimecho; even when utilized properly, Chingling are only able to deafen foes with their noise, while Chimecho can produce concussive waves of force strong enough to knock opponents to the ground. The inability to properly channel sound waves seems to be the result of a genetic mutation brought upon un-hatched Chimecho eggs by the presence of certain chemical odors, just as with many other types of 'baby' Pokémon. This lack of control is especially evident in these creatures' movements, as every single flouncing hop they make causes the bell-like orb in the back of their throat to vibrate; Chimecho, because they can control their Levitate Ability more efficiently, do not have this problem. As such, trainers should be careful about their Chimecho eggs and should only have them mutated into Chingling eggs if they genuinely need one to fill out their Pokédex.

In terms of personality, Chingling are rather simple-minded and are easily trained; however, they tend to be a bit soft-skinned and are easily hurt by insults or taunts. If upset sufficiently enough, Chingling will begin to cry for long periods of time, sometimes up to several hours at a time, before they finally settle down again; for trainers with sensitive ears, this can often prove to be a deal-breaker in terms of raising Chingling. Thankfully, Chingling tend to pick up on their trainers' emotions and will often mimic them when stressed, giving trainers with a happy disposition an advantage. Aside from these few details, there is truly little to say about Chingling, save for the fact that they enjoy being around humans more than they do being by themselves in the wild (possibly a reflection of their relative weakness).

Though relatively unimpressive in terms of overall power, Chingling are adorable creatures that can either make or break you in terms of positive reinforcement. If you can keep these critters happy and relatively calm, then they will be a joy to have around; if not, then you're going to end up experiencing some of the worst headaches to ever grace a human being. Unless you plan on completing your Pokédex, you might want to avoid these critters…at least until the Christmas season, when you'll need a few extra voices for caroling!

Professor Wormwood
A report on the Bell Pokemon, Chingling. Enjoy.
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Franksuit's avatar

Is Chingling's orb in its mouth also its tongue?