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Cards/Machoke
Machoke card from the Fantastical Parade set
Illustration by AKIRA EGAWA. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Stage 1 Pokémon

Machoke

A sturdy fighting Pokemon that evolves from Machop.

Fighting90 HPStage 1Intermediate to play

What this card does

Machoke has 90 Hit Points and requires one Fighting Energy card to play.

It can use the attack Chop for 40 damage by discarding one Fighting Energy.

Signature attack

Chop

No game text. (40 damage)

The Chop attack deals a steady 40 damage but costs an energy card to activate. This means it is reliable for basic attacks but does not have complex abilities or extra effects.

Attacks

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Which deck it belongs in

This card fits well in decks focused on the Fighting type of Pokemon. It works best as a mid-game attacker that evolves from Machop.

Strengths
  • Solid damage output
  • Fighting type teamwork
  • Stage 1 evolution
Watch out for
  • Weak to Psychic types
  • Single attack option
  • Energy dependent
Pro tip

Focus on playing Fighting Energy cards quickly to keep Machoke attacking.

From the Pokédex

Machoke is known for its incredible strength and often helps with heavy lifting tasks.

Note for the parent

Your child will need to collect enough Fighting Energy cards to power this Pokemon's attacks.

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