Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Machop in a moment of determination, showcasing its muscular build and focused expression. Standing confidently, it seems ready to take on a challenge, embodying the spirit of perseverance. The background hints at a training environment, suggesting that this Pokémon is honing its skills. This scene captures the essence of Machop's character, emphasizing its drive and tenacity.
Essay · Expedition Base Set
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Catalogue plate
№ 117/165
Composition
StyleCartoonColorfulTraditional
MoodEnergeticPlayful
CompositionFocusedSimple
PaletteBrightContrastingWarm
Game mechanics
HP
50
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Psychic ×2
Retreat
Punch
10
Double Chop
20×
Flip 2 coins. This attack does 20 damage times the number of heads.
Authorship
More from Shin-ichi Yoshida
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Expedition Base Set, 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.
