Curatorial Commentary
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.
Essay · Base
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Catalogue plate
№ 34/102
Composition
StyleAnimeCharacter DesignTraditional
MoodDynamicPlayful
CompositionCentral FocusSimple Background
PaletteLimited ColorsVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
80
Stage
Stage 1 · evolves from Machop
Weakness
Psychic ×2
Retreat
Karate Chop
50-
Does 50 damage minus 10 damage for each damage counter on Machoke.
Submission
60
Machoke does 20 damage to itself.
Authorship
More from Ken Sugimori
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Base, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Machoke
The Machoke canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
