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 features Machoke, a muscular Pokémon, standing confidently with its arm raised. It is set against a simple, light background that highlights its physique. The overall scene conveys a sense of strength and readiness.”
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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.
