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Giovanni's Machamp
Gym Challenge 6/132 • holo-rare
- Set
- Gym Challenge
- Number
- 6/132
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Released
- 2000
- Energy type
- fighting energy
- Finish
- Cosmos
- Market price
- $167.49
- Artist
- Ken Sugimori
What it does
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.
Flip 4 coins. This attack does 30 damage times the number of heads.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Released in October 2000 as part of the Gym Challenge expansion, this card represents the culmination of the Gym series within the Pokémon Trading Card Game. It was designed to reflect the aesthetic and narrative of the Kanto region's Gym Leaders, specifically Giovanni, the leader of the Viridian City Gym and the head of Team Rocket. The set focused on integrating the trainer's personality and team identity into the mechanics of the game, marking a shift toward more thematic card design.
The artwork for this card was provided by Ken Sugimori, one of the primary illustrators and character designers for the Pokémon franchise. His work on this card leans into the gritty, authoritative depiction of the character, emphasizing the intimidating nature of his Machamp. The card was well-received by players and collectors at the time for its unique combination of type-advantage gameplay and its clear connection to the lore of the Pokémon anime and video games.
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