カラコロン (Karakoron)

**カラコロン (Karakoron)** is a Psychic-type Pokémon, and is one of the original Fakémon created for Procyon and Deneb. Like its pre-evolutions, カラコロン (Karakoron) is exclusive to Pokémon Deneb.

It evolves from Chimecho when leveled up while knowing the move Hyper Jingle. It is the final form of Chingling.

## Overview

Much like Hypno, Chimecho was also another forgettable Psychic type. However, Chimecho is much more forgettable overall than Hypno, as it showed in very few appearances, and it is most often a very rare encounter. In both Hoenn and Sinnoh games, Chimecho faced harsh competition from early game and intuitive Psychic types, like Alakazam, Espeon, Gardevoir, and Gallade. Even offbeat picks, like Mr. Mime, Bronzong, Claydol, Solrock, Lunatone, Medicham, and even Wyrdeer from Legends Arceus, are more appealing than Chimecho. However, much like Hypno, Signet gave Chimecho a new lease in life known as Karakoron.

Karakoron improved immensely from Chimecho's status overall. It has a decent enough Speed tier of 85. 125 Special Attack is now a competitive stat, matching Gardevoir's Special Attack. And, it has respectable bulk with 80 HP, 90 Defense, and 100 Special Defense. Chimecho and Karakoron has access to an unique signature move: Hyper Jingle. Hyper Jingle has the same power as Psychic with more PP, but the catch is that it has a 30% Paralysis rate, similar to Body Slam's Paralysis rate. As a result, it can spread Paralysis reliably while dealing damage at the same time. However, Hyper Jingle's secondary effect will not come into play against a Dark type thanks to their immunity to Psychic moves. Luckily, Karakoron has access to Light Pulse to make Dark types think twice. In addition, it even has a better move than Shadow Ball as a Chimecho, as Ectoblast is slightly more stronger with a 30% Confuse rate. Pyrokinesis is another move it can use to add another depth to its game, as Pyrokinesis has a 30% Burn rate, albeit less accurate than Scald. However, much like Hyper Jingle, Physical Dark types are not afraid of Pyrokinesis, unlike the other common methods of spreading Burn, like Will-O-Wisp and Scald. Lastly, it has access to Boomburst, letting do pretty good neutral damage without any drawback

However, things are not all sunshine and rainbows for Karakoron. It lacks Calm Mind from the official games, forcing it to use boosting items, like Life Orb and Choice Specs. Even with Light Pulse, Dark types are pretty terrifying between Devastate, Devil's Wrath, Crunch, Knock Off, and Pursuit being very prominent moves to delete Psychic types on the spot. If Pursuit was not a thing similar to modern Generations, Karakoron might be able to get around Dark types a lot easier. Also, being exploitable to U-Turn is unpleasant. Eviolite Chimecho is a legitimate supporter Pokemon, withstanding hits better than what Karakoron can do. However, Karakoron has higher Special Attack than Chimecho, making its role more defined as an offensive bruiser with Hyper Jingle. Lastly, remember how I said it can get Light Pulse, Ectoblast, Pyrokinesis, and even Chrome Ball for coverage? Those moves are not entry level free, including Recover. They are only available through breeding. Without breeding, it has only access to Signal Beam, Ominous Wind, and Air Slash, which is not nearly as good as the moves it can get with breeding.

Overall, Karakoron might not be the best Psychic type thanks to its Dark type vulnerability, but it is a lot better than what Chimecho can do offensively back then, setting itself apart from Chimecho in the attacking role while Chimecho is a Spike resilient supporter.

## Base Stats

 * Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and a hindering nature, if applicable.
* Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and a helpful nature, if applicable.