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Light Machoke
Neo Destiny 49/105 • uncommon
- Set
- Neo Destiny
- Number
- 49/105
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2002
- Energy type
- fighting energy
- Market price
- $27.69
- Artist
- Miki Tanaka
What it does
If you have any Benched Pokémon, shuffle 1 of them and all cards attached to it into your deck.
If the Defending Pokémon has no damage counters on it, this attack does 40 damage. If it has any, this attack does 20 damage.
This Pokémon never gets tired, no matter what it does or how hard it works.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Light Machoke was released as part of the Neo Destiny expansion in 2002, serving as one of the entries in the unique 'Light' sub-series of Pokémon cards. This set was designed to emphasize the softer, nurturing side of Pokémon, a departure from the more aggressive battle-focused illustrations typically found in the Trading Card Game. The concept was meant to provide a narrative contrast, highlighting the growth and character development of the creatures rather than just their combat statistics.
The artwork for this card was created by Ken Sugimori, whose work has defined the visual identity of the Pokémon franchise since its inception. Sugimori opted for a gentle, watercolor-inspired aesthetic that aligns with the 'Light' theme, depicting the Machoke in a moment of calm rather than exertion. Upon release, the card was received as a charming addition to the Neo-era sets, appreciated by collectors for its distinctive artistic style that diverged from the common high-action poses of standard Fighting-type cards.
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