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It is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon.
It is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon.


Along with {{p|Wo-Chien}}, {{p|Ting-Lu}}, and {{p|Chi-Yu}}, Chien-Pao is a member of the [[Treasures of Ruin]].
Along with {{p|Wo-Chien}}, {{p|Ting-Lu}}, and {{p|Chi-Yu}}, Chien-Pao is a member of the [[treasures of ruin]].


==Biology==
==Biology==
Chien-Pao is a feline Pokémon with an elongated body composed of snow. Ice crystals run down its back and legs, and also forms its claws, eyes, and whiskers. Its large fangs, tipped with ice, comprise two pieces of a broken, ornately patterned sword. The sword's blade, which narrows slightly near the tip, forms its left fang; while the sword's hilt forms its right fang. The broken ends of the sword halves jut through Chien-Pao's upper jaw.
Chien-Pao is a feline Pokémon with an elongated body composed of snow. Ice crystals run down its back and legs, and also forms its claws, eyes, and whiskers. Its large fangs, tipped with ice, comprise two pieces of a broken, ornately patterned sword. The sword's blade, which narrows slightly near the tip, forms its left fang; while the sword's hilt forms its right fang. The broken ends of the sword halves jut through Chien-Pao's upper jaw.


Like the other Treasures of Ruin, Chien-Pao's true form is that of the broken sword forming its fangs, having been given life by the hatred of people slain by those who wielded it long ago — while its body is a form it has constructed using its control over ice and snow. Chien-Pao is described as being able to control 100 tons of fallen snow, causing avalanches and playing around in them innocently. It is known as the Sword of Ruin.
Like the other treasures of ruin, Chien-Pao's true form is that of the broken sword forming its fangs, having been given life by the hatred of people slain by those who wielded it long ago — while its body is a form it has constructed using its control over ice and snow. Chien-Pao is described as being able to control 100 tons of fallen snow, causing avalanches and playing around in them innocently. It is known as the Sword of Ruin.


Chien-Pao and the other Treasures of Ruin are the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Ruination}}. Chien-Pao is also the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that can have {{a|Sword of Ruin}} as an [[Ability]].
Chien-Pao and the other treasures of ruin are the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Ruination}}. Chien-Pao is also the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that can have {{a|Sword of Ruin}} as an [[Ability]].


==In the anime==
==In the anime==
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Chien-Pao has the highest base {{stat|Speed}} stat of all {{type|Dark}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.
* Chien-Pao has the highest base {{stat|Speed}} stat of all {{type|Dark}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.
* Chien-Pao and the other [[Treasures of Ruin]] are the first Pokémon whose [[base stats]] were adjusted via a {{DL|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Version history|patch}} to the game.
* Chien-Pao and the other [[treasures of ruin]] are the first Pokémon whose [[base stats]] were adjusted via a {{DL|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Version history|patch}} to the game.
* Chien-Pao is one of the only {{type|Ice}} Pokémon, the other ones being {{p|Snom}} and {{form|Rotom|Frost}} {{p|Rotom}}, to not be able to learn {{m|Ice Beam}}.
* Chien-Pao is one of the only {{type|Ice}} Pokémon, the other ones being {{p|Snom}} and {{form|Rotom|Frost}} {{p|Rotom}}, to not be able to learn {{m|Ice Beam}}.


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The {{wp|weasel}}- or {{wp|linsang}}-like shape of its form likely alludes to the {{wp|Fu (tally)|tiger tally}} (虎符 ''hǔfú''), the proof of imperial authorization in ancient China for implementation of troop orders. Most examples of the tiger tally depict a stylized tiger long and crouching.
The {{wp|weasel}}- or {{wp|linsang}}-like shape of its form likely alludes to the {{wp|Fu (tally)|tiger tally}} (虎符 ''hǔfú''), the proof of imperial authorization in ancient China for implementation of troop orders. Most examples of the tiger tally depict a stylized tiger long and crouching.


Chien-Pao and the other Treasures of Ruin may be based on the {{wp|Four Perils}} of Chinese mythology. Specifically, Chien-Pao may be based on 窮奇 / 穷奇 ''Qióngqí'', a vicious tiger-like creature that was later identified as the prototype of ''{{wp|kamaitachi}}'' in Japanese folklore, hence Chien-Pao's similar stats and typing to {{p|Weavile}}. It may also be partly inspired by the 檮杌 / 梼杌 ''Táowù'', another of the Four Perils known for its large tusks as well as having a {{wp|Taowu liui|genus of saber-toothed cats}} named after it.
Chien-Pao and the other treasures of ruin may be based on the {{wp|Four Perils}} of Chinese mythology. Specifically, Chien-Pao may be based on 窮奇 / 穷奇 ''Qióngqí'', a vicious tiger-like creature that was later identified as the prototype of ''{{wp|kamaitachi}}'' in Japanese folklore, hence Chien-Pao's similar stats and typing to {{p|Weavile}}. It may also be partly inspired by the 檮杌 / 梼杌 ''Táowù'', another of the Four Perils known for its large tusks as well as having a {{wp|Taowu liui|genus of saber-toothed cats}} named after it.


====Name origin====
====Name origin====