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# Chainmon Variants

Each Chainmon exists in three different variations:

* Base
* Chroma
* Elite

### Base <a href="#chainmonvariants-base" id="chainmonvariants-base"></a>

The most commonly encountered variation. Exists as the original visual form.

### Chroma <a href="#chainmonvariants-chroma" id="chainmonvariants-chroma"></a>

A very rare variation, sometimes only encountered in highly specific circumstances. It comes with a different visual form in Chroma-colors depending on species.

### Elite <a href="#chainmonvariants-elite" id="chainmonvariants-elite"></a>

Extremely rare variation. If you encounter this one, you will know immediately! Size, appearance and strength usually differs a lot from their counterparts. Have a guaranteed chance to possess a higher-tier Trait!