Machop (Legendary Collection #79) Collector’s Guide

Quick Facts

Machop is a Fighting-type Basic Pokémon card from the Legendary Collection set, numbered 79. It has 50 HP and features two attacks: Punch, dealing 20 damage for two Colorless Energy, and Kick, dealing 30 damage for one Fighting and two Colorless Energy. The card has a retreat cost of 1 and a weakness to Psychic-type attacks (×2). It carries the flavor text: “It’s said that not even pro wrestlers can take down a Machop.” The card was illustrated by Ken Sugimori.

Key Printings

This Machop printing appears exclusively in the Legendary Collection set, which is part of the “other” series. No release date is specified for this printing. The card is classified as Common rarity and is a Basic stage Pokémon. Its legality status is unknown.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Machop card. It does not have a regulation mark, and no special abilities or resistances are listed.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the condition of this Machop card, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface, especially the illustrated area by Ken Sugimori. Keeping it in a rigid top-loader or binder is recommended for long-term collection.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Legendary Collection: This set reprints classic cards with a distinctive reverse holo pattern. Machop #79 is included as a Common Fighting-type Basic Pokémon with straightforward attacks suitable for beginner decks.