Curatorial Commentary
The card features Machop, a small, humanoid Pokémon with a muscular build. It is depicted in a dynamic pose, seemingly preparing to deliver a kick. The background is dark with a burst of light, emphasizing its action.
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Catalogue plate
№ 59/82
Composition
StyleCartoonHuman ArtTraditional
MoodEnergeticPlayful
CompositionFocusedSimple
PaletteFlatLimitedVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
50
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Psychic ×2
Retreat
Punch
20
Kick
30
Authorship
More from Ken Sugimori
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Team Rocket, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Machop
The Machop canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.