Machoke (Guardians Rising 64) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Guardians Rising’s Machoke is an Uncommon Stage 1 with 100 HP, featuring the Daunting Pose ability and the Cross Chop attack. It is card number 64 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Machop)
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Resistance: None
• Ability: Daunting Pose — Prevents all damage done to your Benched Pokémon by opponent’s attacks and damage counters from attacks or abilities.
• Attack: Cross Chop — Costs two Fighting Energy; flip a coin, if heads, does 30 more damage (base 30+).
• Flavor Text: “As a result of its continual workouts, it has developed tremendous power. It uses that power to help people with their work.”
• Illustrator: Kouki Saitou
• Image:

Key Printings

This card is from the Sun & Moon series’ Guardians Rising set, identified as number 64 with Uncommon rarity. No release date is provided for this printing.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this exact card. It can be identified by set code “sm2” and card number 64; the absence of a regulation mark and the illustrator credit to Kouki Saitou also confirm authenticity.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its ability, Daunting Pose, offers strong bench protection, and its Cross Chop attack can deal variable damage depending on a coin flip. The card’s high retreat cost of 3 may affect deck mobility.

Care & Storage Tips

To maintain condition and preserve the artwork, store this card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface, especially around edges and corners. A top loader or a binder with individual pockets is recommended for long-term storage.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Guardians Rising (sm2): Machoke serves as a solid Stage 1 Fighting-type with bench protection, fitting decks that rely on bench stability. Its Uncommon rarity keeps it accessible to collectors and players.