Machoke

Machoke on cards: Base Set, Giovanni, and Dark and Light versions

Machoke's first card is Base Set #34 (1999), illustrated by Ken Sugimori, who is credited on six Machoke printings, more than any other artist. Team Rocket (2000) printed Dark Machoke by Mitsuhiro Arita, and Gym Challenge (2000) printed Giovanni's Machoke, tying it to the Team Rocket boss in his role as Viridian City Gym Leader. Neo Destiny followed with Light Machoke, the kinder counterpart to its Dark version.

Machoke in 151: an illustration rare for a Kanto Uncommon

Of the 26 Machoke printings in our catalog, 24 are Uncommon. The exception that stands out is 151 (2023), the Scarlet & Violet set built around the original Kanto Pokédex, which printed a standard Uncommon Machoke and an Illustration rare by Tetsu Kayama, the standout premium printing in a line of Uncommons.

Cards to know

• Machoke (Base Set #34)

  Machoke's first card, a 1999 Base Set Uncommon illustrated by Ken Sugimori.

• Giovanni's Machoke (Gym Challenge #42)

  Giovanni's Machoke from Gym Challenge, tied to the Team Rocket boss and Viridian City Gym Leader.

• Machoke (151 #067)

  The standard Uncommon Machoke from 151, the Scarlet & Violet set built on the original Kanto Pokédex.

• Machoke (151 #177)

  An Illustration rare Machoke from 151, illustrated by Tetsu Kayama.