Giovanni’s Machamp

Giovanni’s Machamp

Selected Masterpiece • 6/132
Artist Ken Sugimori
Market Price $104.82
Gym Challenge Gym 2000
The Illustrator

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.

Curatorial Commentary

“Giovanni's Machamp stands at the center of a dynamic scene, its powerful stance radiating strength and determination. The swirling energy around it suggests an impending clash, emphasizing its readiness for battle. With a focused expression, Machamp embodies both confidence and resilience, hinting at its connection to Giovanni and the challenges that lie ahead. This moment captures the essence of a Pokémon prepared to face any opponent.”

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 16, 2026.

Card Type Fighting
Era
Gym
Release
16/10/2000

Hurricane Punch

30×

Flip 4 coins. This attack does 30 damage times the number of heads.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost