Machop (Guardians Rising 63) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Machop from the Guardians Rising set is a common Pokémon card numbered 63. It features a sturdy 60 HP and a single attack called Dynamic Chop. This straightforward fighter offers a solid addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Attack: Dynamic Chop (50 damage, costs Fighting + Colorless)
• Flavor Text: It loves working out. As it gazes at its muscles, which continue to swell day by day, it becomes more and more dedicated to its training.
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Abilities: None

Key Printings

This Machop card is from the Sun & Moon series, specifically the Guardians Rising set (set code sm2). It is a common rarity card and features no evolutions or special abilities. The single attack, Dynamic Chop, deals 50 damage with a moderate energy cost.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its set number 63 in the Guardians Rising set and the illustrator Masakazu Fukuda’s distinctive art style. The card’s Fighting type and basic stage classification also help distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. No additional tournament play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vivid artwork and maintain card condition, store this Machop card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface to keep its value intact.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Guardians Rising (sm2): This set features Machop as a common Fighting-type Basic Pokémon with straightforward attack capabilities. It fits well into beginner decks focused on raw power and training themes.