Machoke (Furious Fists 45) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Machoke from Furious Fists is an Uncommon Stage 1 Pokémon with 90 HP and a straightforward attack, Beatdown. As card number 45 in the set, it’s a solid pick for both collectors and players.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Machop)
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Resistance: None
• Attack: Beatdown (40 damage, costs 2 Fighting Energy)
• Abilities: None
• Flavor Text: Its muscular body is so powerful, it must wear a power-save belt to be able to regulate its motions.
• Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
• Image URL: /images/xy3/xy3-45.jpg

Key Printings

This Machoke appears in Furious Fists as card number 45. It’s an Uncommon rarity within the XY series, aligning with Machoke’s typical Fighting-type, Stage 1 role.

Variants & Identifiers

No known print variants exist for this exact card. It’s identified by set code “xy3” and number “45.” Mitsuhiro Arita’s artwork is a notable identifier. Market reference query: “Machoke Furious Fists 45.”

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality status: unknown.
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• No special rules or abilities apply beyond its single attack, Beatdown (40 for two Fighting Energy).

Care & Storage Tips

Use protective sleeves, avoid sunlight and moisture, and handle edges and corners carefully. As an Uncommon, maintaining mint condition can enhance its collectible appeal.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Furious Fists (xy3): Features Machoke as a straightforward Fighting-type Stage 1 with Beatdown, matching the set’s battle-focused theme and highlighted by Mitsuhiro Arita’s detailed illustration. No added abilities or complex mechanics—just raw strength and evolutionary role.