Ken Sugimori
Ken Sugimori is credited on more than 1,100 Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2022, spanning sets such as Base, Gym Heroes, and Neo Genesis. The work favors clear, character-forward staging, playful moods, and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes with balanced, simple compositions.
“The card depicts Machoke, a muscular Pokémon, standing in a rocky environment. It has its left arm raised in a flexing pose, showcasing its strength. The background features a rocky surface, suggesting an outdoor setting.”
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Karate Chop
Does 50 damage minus 10 damage for each damage counter on Machoke.
Submission
Machoke does 20 damage to itself.
