Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Giovanni's Machop striking a confident pose, its small frame flexing in a display of strength. The fiery background adds an intense atmosphere, suggesting that this Pokémon is ready for a challenge. Its eyes convey determination, embodying the spirit of a fighter eager to prove itself. This moment captures Machop's essence as a hardworking Pokémon in the midst of its journey.
Essay · Gym Challenge
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Catalogue plate
№ 72/132
Composition
StyleCartoonishTraditional
MoodEnergeticPlayful
CompositionFocusedSimple
PaletteBrightLimited
Game mechanics
HP
50
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Psychic ×2
Retreat
Chop
10
Fury Punch
20×
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 20 damage times the number of damage counters on Giovanni's Machop.
Authorship
More from Ken Sugimori
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Gym Challenge, 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.
