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Giovanni's Machamp

Gym Challenge / #6/132

Giovanni's Machamp

Printed language: English · Pokémon

Set (printed edition)
Gym Challenge
Rarity (source)
Holo Rare
Illustrator
Ken Sugimori
Source reference
gym2-6

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About the species

Machamp fights with four arms capable of striking in several directions without losing their rhythm. It can seize an opponent while defending itself, then unleash blows powerful enough to move enormous masses. The Pokédex credits it with mastery of many martial arts. This combination of strength and speed gives the impression of a fighter always ready to respond, whichever direction an attack comes from. Its entire body seems committed to the movement.

This account describes the species in the video games. It does not describe its Trainer’s history or that of this copy, and does not identify the depicted form or sex.

A detail worth noticing

Despite its strength, Machamp lacks the delicacy needed for fine tasks. Pokémon Moon explains that it easily lifts very large trucks, but struggles with precision work. This limitation makes its four arms less versatile than they appear: immense power does not always replace dexterity.

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Card details

HP
100
Type (source)
Fighting
Stage (source)
Stage2
Evolves from (printed name)
Machoke
Pokédex number
68
Retreat cost
3 Energy
Weakness (source)
Psychic x2

Printed card text — English

Quoted source text is retained in the card’s printed language so this exact printing can be identified. The CarDex background above is translated into English.

Abilities

Fortitude

Pokemon Power

If Giovanni's Machamp would be Knocked Out by an opponent's attack, flip a coin. If heads, Giovanni's Machamp is not Knocked Out and its remaining HP become 10 instead. This power can't be used if Giovanni's Machamp is already Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed.

Attacks

Hurricane Punch

Cost: Fighting · Fighting · Fighting · Colorless

Damage: 30x

Flip 4 coins. This attack does 30 damage times the number of heads.

Documented variants

Versions reported by the source; identification for sales still needs verification.

  • Holographic
  • First Edition
  • holo · standard
  • holo · standard · 1st-edition

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