Machoke Collector’s Guide: Champion’s Path #25

Character Intro

Machoke from the Champion’s Path set is a sturdy Pokémon card with 110 HP. This uncommon card features the powerful attack Pummel, making it a solid choice for battles. It is numbered 25 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Machop)
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: D

Key Printings

This exact printing of Machoke appears in the Champion’s Path set, card number 25. The card’s artwork and flavor text emphasize Machoke’s powerful musculature and regulated strength.

Attacks

• Low Kick — 30 damage for one Fighting Energy
• Pummel — 50 base damage plus 70 more if a coin flip is heads; costs two Fighting and one Colorless Energy

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include the set code swsh35, the regulation mark D, and the card number 25. The illustrator credit to AKIRA EGAWA and the Fighting type symbol further help collectors verify authenticity.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This Machoke card is currently not listed as legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Players should verify tournament rules before including it in decks.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vibrant artwork and structural integrity, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its uncommon rarity, maintaining mint condition can enhance its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Champion’s Path: This set features Machoke as a solid Stage 1 Fighting-type with balanced HP and versatile attacks. It fits well into Fighting-themed decks but is not currently tournament-legal. The set highlights Machoke’s raw power and muscular design through detailed illustration and flavor text.