Giovanni’s Machop Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Giovanni’s Machop from the Gym Challenge set is a common card numbered 72. This lively fighter boasts 50 HP and features the attacks Chop and Fury Punch. Its straightforward design makes it a notable piece for collectors focusing on classic Gym Challenge cards.

Quick Facts

• Card ID: gym2-72
• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Attacks:
• Chop (10 damage, 1 Colorless energy)
• Fury Punch (20× damage, 2 Fighting energy; damage depends on coin flip and damage counters on this card)
• Flavor Text: Unknown
• Abilities: None
• Resistance: None

Key Printings

This exact printing of Giovanni’s Machop appears in the Gym Challenge set, identified by the set code “gym2” and card number 72. It is a common rarity card, making it relatively accessible for collectors focusing on the Gym series.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by set code “gym2,” number 72, Ken Sugimori artwork, Fighting type, and Basic stage classification.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown. This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to available data. Players should verify current tournament rules before attempting to use this card in play.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vivid Ken Sugimori artwork and maintain the card’s condition, store Giovanni’s Machop in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its common rarity, it is ideal for collectors to keep it in a binder or top-loader to prevent edge wear and surface scratches.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Gym Challenge: Giovanni’s Machop is featured as a Basic Fighting-type Pokémon with simple but tactical attacks. This set focuses on Gym leaders and their Pokémon, making this card a thematic piece for fans of the Gym Challenge series.