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Cards/Machop
Machop card from the Fantastical Parade set
Illustration by Atsuko Nishida. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon

Machop

A basic Fighting Pokemon that removes stadium effects.

Fighting70 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

It has 70 hit points and costs one Colorless energy to attack.

It deals 10 damage but requires you to discard a Stadium card currently in play.

Signature attack

Shatter

Discard a Stadium in play. (10 damage)

The Shatter attack allows you to remove the active Stadium effect from the game. This matters because it clears away special rules that might be hindering your strategy or protecting your opponent.

Attacks

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Discard a Stadium in play.

Which deck it belongs in

This card suits decks that need to clear board effects quickly. It works well in Fighting type strategies where removing obstacles is key.

Strengths
  • Board control
  • Simplicity
  • Fighting type support
Watch out for
  • Low damage output
  • Requires a stadium to function
  • Psychic weakness
Pro tip

Use this attack early in the game to remove a difficult stadium effect before your opponent can benefit from it.

From the Pokédex

Machop is known for its incredible strength and often helps lift heavy objects with ease.

Note for the parent

Check if there are any Stadium cards on the table before using this attack, as it only works if one is present.

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