Machamp-GX Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Machamp-GX from the Burning Shadows set is a Rare Holo GX card with striking presence. With 250 HP and the dynamic Muscle Punch-GX attack, it’s a notable addition for collectors. It holds card number 64 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Stage 2, GX
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Resistance: None
• Evolves From: Machoke
• GX Rule: When your Pokémon-GX is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Key Printings

Focuses on the Burning Shadows Machamp-GX, card number 64. A Rare Holo GX with no known alternate print variants.

Variants & Identifiers

No known print variants. Identifiers: set code “sm3,” card number 64, illustrator 5ban Graphics, Fighting type, and Stage 2 GX subtype.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

• Cross-Cut: deals extra damage to Evolution Pokémon.
• Bedrock Breaker: can discard any Stadium card in play.
• Muscle Punch-GX: ignores Resistance but can only be used once per game.

Its high HP and strong attacks make it formidable, but its legality in official play formats is unknown.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the holo finish and artwork by sleeving the card and keeping it away from sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets to prevent bending and scratches. Handle with clean hands or gloves to maintain condition.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Burning Shadows (sm3): Includes Machamp-GX as a Rare Holo GX, emphasizing powerful Fighting-type Pokémon with dynamic artwork. The set’s release date is unknown, but it remains a notable entry for collectors seeking strong GX cards.