PanchamTeam Up #81 Pokémon Card

Pancham is a Fighting-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VI, first appearing in the Kalos region. Known as the Playful Pokémon, it is characterized by its mischievous demeanor and its habit of carrying a leaf in its mouth, which it believes makes it look cool. This leaf is not used for eating; rather, it’s an attempt to intimidate opponents, though it often comes across as more endearing than threatening. Pancham evolves into Pangoro starting at level 32, but only if there is a Dark-type Pokémon in the player's party. This unique evolution method highlights its need for a strong role model to guide its development and curb its playful nature into a more formidable presence. In the wild, Pancham typically live in forests and mountainous areas, often found in groups. Their diet consists mainly of bamboo shoots and other plant matter. In the Pokémon anime, Ash caught a Pancham during his journey through Kalos, which showcased its playful yet determined personality, often getting into comical situations. Pancham's design, inspired by a giant panda cub, has made it a popular and recognizable Pokémon, representing themes of growth, mentorship, and finding one's place. Its Fighting typing makes it strong against Normal, Ice, Rock, Dark, and Steel types, but weak against Flying, Psychic, and Fairy types.