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Machamp VMAX
Astral Radiance 073/189 • ultra-rare
- Set
- Astral Radiance
- Number
- 073/189
- Rarity
- Rare Holo VMAX
- Released
- 2022
- Energy type
- fighting energy
- Finish
- Full art
- Market price
- $6.80
- Artist
- N-DESIGN Inc.
What it does
If your Benched Pokémon have any damage counters on them, this attack does 140 more damage.
During your next turn, this Pokémon can't use G-Max Chi Strike.
VMAX rule: When your Pokémon VMAX is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 3 Prize cards.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
Machamp VMAX 073/189 was introduced in the 2022 Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion Astral Radiance. This set drew heavily from the Japanese VMAX Climax and Time Gazer/Space Jargon releases, focusing on the Hisui region of the Sinnoh territory introduced in the video game Pokémon Legends: Arceus. As a VMAX card, it represents a mechanic where Pokémon reach a gigantamaxed form, a design philosophy that emphasized oversized, powerful aesthetics meant to visually dominate the tabletop game.
The card features artwork by illustrator Souichirou Gunjima, who captured the Fighting-type Pokémon in an aggressive, dynamic stance consistent with the franchise's emphasis on high-energy combat. Within the competitive landscape of the TCG, this card was received as a niche but functional tool for players focusing on Fighting-type energy acceleration. Its release marked a significant moment in the Sword and Shield series, bridging the gap between traditional competitive play and the cultural resurgence sparked by the Legends: Arceus game.
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