Machamp (Power Keepers 11) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Machamp from the Power Keepers set is a Rare Holo card featuring 120 HP. This robust fighter boasts the Overzealous ability and the powerful Cross Chop attack. Numbered 11 in the set, Machamp stands out with its dynamic design and strategic potential.

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Machamp
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Machoke)
• Type: Fighting
• HP: 120
• Rarity: Rare Holo
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Flavor Text: Unknown

Key Printings

This exact Machamp card is from the Power Keepers set, identified as card number 11. It features the Poké-Body ability “Overzealous,” which increases attack damage by 30 against Pokémon-ex, and two attacks: “Brick Smash,” which deals 40 damage unaffected by defensive effects, and “Cross Chop,” a coin-flip attack that can deal 90 damage. The card’s artwork by Ken Sugimori is a classic representation of Machamp.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its set code “ex16,” card number 11, and the distinctive Ken Sugimori illustration. The card is a Rare Holo from the Power Keepers set.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• Its unique ability and attacks make it a strategic choice in casual play, especially against decks featuring Pokémon-ex.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holofoil and vibrant artwork, store this card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface to maintain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Power Keepers (ex16): This set includes Machamp as a powerful Fighting-type Stage 2 Pokémon with a Rare Holo rarity. The set focuses on strong Pokémon-ex interactions, highlighted by Machamp’s “Overzealous” ability that boosts damage against Pokémon-ex.