Machamp ex
A heavy hitting Fighting type that demands respect due to its high damage output and prize penalty.
What this card does
Machamp ex has 180 HP, making it a durable target on the battlefield.
It uses the attack Mega Punch to deal 120 damage by discarding three Fighting Energy cards.
Mega Punch
No game text. (120 damage)
The key feature is the Pokémon ex rule which grants your opponent two Prize cards if this card is defeated. This means you must protect it carefully because losing it accelerates their path to victory.
Attacks
Which deck it belongs in
This card suits aggressive decks that aim to win quickly by knocking out opponents' Pokémon before they can take their own Prizes. It works best in Fighting type strategies where other cards support the energy cost.
- •High damage output
- •Durable HP total
- •Two Shiny rarity
- •Loses two Prizes if defeated
- •Weak to Psychic types
- •Expensive energy cost
Use this card when you are confident you can knock out the opponent's Pokémon in one hit to gain a Prize before they can react.
Machamp is known for its four arms which allow it to punch 1000 times in just two seconds.
Explain to your child that while this card deals big damage, it is risky to play because losing it gives the opponent two extra wins towards the game.
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