Machop Collectors Guide: Guardians Rising #62

Overview

Machop from the Guardians Rising set is a common Pokémon card numbered 62. With 70 HP and the attack Dual Chop, this straightforward fighter offers reliable performance for collectors and players alike.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Attack: Dual Chop — Flip 2 coins; this attack does 30 damage for each heads.

Key Printings

This exact Machop card is from the Sun & Moon series set “Guardians Rising,” identified by set code sm2 and card number 62. It is a common rarity card with no evolutions printed on this card.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include:
– Fighting type
– Dual Chop attack requiring two Fighting Energy
– Illustrator: Kyoko Umemoto
– No regulation mark

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown. This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to available data.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vivid illustration and condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface to maintain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Guardians Rising (sm2): This set features Machop as a common Basic Fighting-type Pokémon with a simple but effective attack. The card fits well into Fighting-themed decks but has limited tournament viability due to unknown legality.