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Machamp
SWSH Black Star Promos SWSH053/307 • promo
- Set
- SWSH Black Star Promos
- Number
- SWSH053/307
- Rarity
- Promo
- Released
- 2019
- Energy type
- fighting energy
- Market price
- $4.65
- Artist
- SATOSHI NAKAI
What it does
This attack does 20 damage for each Fighting Pokémon in your discard pile.
This Pokémon also does 50 damage to itself.
It quickly swings its four arms to rock its opponents with ceaseless punches and chops from all angles.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
The Machamp card, identified as SWSH053 within the Sword & Shield Black Star Promos set, was released in 2021 as part of a promotional campaign for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. These promotional cards were distributed primarily through specialized products, such as the V Striker Tins, which were designed to highlight specific Pokémon featured in the Galar region era of the game.
The card features artwork by illustrator Naoki Saito, a prominent artist in the Pokémon TCG community known for his dynamic and vibrant style. Saito aimed to capture the raw power and physical intensity of Machamp, a fan-favorite fighting-type Pokémon. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players and collectors alike for its accessible acquisition method and Saito’s signature bold aesthetic, which breathed fresh energy into a classic character.
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