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Machamp GX card from the Burning Shadows set
Illustration by 5ban Graphics. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon

Machamp GX

Rotated Out

A heavy hitting Fighting type that removes board obstacles and ignores resistance.

Fighting250 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

Machamp GX has 250 HP and costs three Fighting Energy to use its powerful attacks.

The Cross-Cut attack deals extra damage if the opponent's active Pokemon is an Evolution.

Bedrock Breaker discards any Stadium card in play while dealing 130 damage.

Signature attack

Muscle Punch GX

This attack’s damage isn’t affected by Resistance. (You can’t use more than 1 GX attack in a game.) (180 damage)

This card allows you to clear away Stadium cards which can hinder your strategy. It also delivers high damage that bypasses the usual resistance reduction for a strong finisher.

Attacks

FF
Cross-Cut60+

If your opponent’s Active Pokémon is an Evolution Pokémon, this attack does 60 more damage.

FFF
Bedrock Breaker130

Discard any Stadium card in play.

FFF
Muscle Punch GX180

This attack’s damage isn’t affected by Resistance. (You can’t use more than 1 GX attack in a game.)

Which deck it belongs in

It suits aggressive Fighting decks that aim to control the board with Stadium removal. The deck should focus on supporting its high energy cost to unleash its powerful attacks.

Strengths
  • High damage output
  • Stadium removal
  • Ignores resistance
Watch out for
  • One GX limit
  • Fighting weakness
  • High energy cost
Pro tip

Use Bedrock Breaker to remove disruptive Stadium cards before attacking with Muscle Punch GX for maximum impact.

From the Pokédex

Machamp has four arms and can deliver a hundred punches in two seconds.

Note for the parent

Remind your child they can only use one GX attack per game so they must choose wisely when to activate Muscle Punch GX.

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