Machop

Machop

Selected Masterpiece • 57/108
Market Price $0.28
Evolutions XY 2016
The Illustrator

Mitsuhiro Arita

Mitsuhiro Arita has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2025, spanning more than 700 illustrations. Work appears across Base, Team Rocket, and Legendary Collection, balancing character-focused staging with energetic, colorful scenes and clear, action-forward framing.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Machop card captures a dynamic moment, showcasing the Pokémon flexing its muscles with a determined expression. Set against a vivid backdrop, the scene conveys a sense of strength and readiness, as if Machop is preparing for a challenge. The colors and details bring the character to life, highlighting its youthful energy and determination. This snapshot feels like a glimpse into Machop's world, where every moment is an opportunity to prove its power.”

Editorial & Data

Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 17, 2026.

Rarity Common
Card Type Fighting
Era
XY
Release
02/11/2016

Dual Chop

20×

Flip 2 coins. This attack does 20 damage times the number of heads.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost