Machamp-GX Collector’s Guide

Overview

Machamp-GX from the Burning Shadows set is a Rare Ultra card boasting a robust 250 HP. This powerful Pokémon features the dynamic Muscle Punch-GX attack, making it a notable addition to any collection. Its striking presence is captured in card number 135.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Stage 2, GX
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Abilities: None
• Attacks:
• Cross-Cut (60+ damage; +60 if opponent’s Active Pokémon is an Evolution)
• Bedrock Breaker (130 damage; discards any Stadium card in play)
• Muscle Punch-GX (180 damage; damage unaffected by Resistance; limited to one GX attack per game)
• Pokémon-GX Rule: When knocked out, opponent takes 2 Prize cards

Attacks at a Glance

• Cross-Cut offers flexible damage that spikes against Evolution targets.
• Bedrock Breaker pairs solid damage with Stadium removal for board control.
• Muscle Punch-GX delivers a clean 180 that ignores Resistance, but remember the once-per-game GX limit.

Key Printing

The key printing of Machamp-GX is from the Burning Shadows set, identified as card number 135. This printing is classified as a Rare Ultra, making it a notable collectible within the Sun & Moon series.

Variants & Identifiers

This printing has no known print variants. It can be identified by its set code “sm3-135” and the distinctive Fighting-type iconography. The card’s illustrator, 5ban Graphics, is credited on the bottom right, and the card features a Stage 2, GX subtype.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
Note that as a Pokémon-GX, Machamp-GX follows the GX rule: when it is Knocked Out, the opponent takes 2 Prize cards. This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface, especially the holographic areas common in Rare Ultra cards. Use a rigid top-loader or binder for added protection during handling and display.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Burning Shadows (sm3): This set introduced Machamp-GX as a powerful Fighting-type GX card with strong offensive capabilities and strategic utility through its Bedrock Breaker attack. It remains a visually striking and sought-after card for collectors of the Sun & Moon era.