Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Dark Machamp in a dynamic pose, showcasing its muscular build and fierce expression. The background hints at a shadowy environment, creating an atmosphere of intensity and power. Dark Machamp seems ready for a challenge, embodying the essence of a formidable fighter in its world. This snapshot captures a moment where strength and determination are palpable.
Essay · Team Rocket
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Catalogue plate
№ 27/82
Composition
StyleCharacter DesignIllustrationTraditional
MoodDynamicPlayful
CompositionCentral FocusSimple Background
PaletteContrastingVibrantWarm
Game mechanics
HP
70
Stage
Stage 2 · evolves from Dark Machoke
Weakness
Psychic ×2
Retreat
Mega Punch
30
Fling
Your opponent shuffles his or her Active Pokémon and all cards attached to it into his or her deck. This attack can't be used if your opponent has no Benched Pokémon.
Authorship
More from Mitsuhiro Arita
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 Machamp
The Machamp canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
