Machoke, Expedition Base Set 85/165, uncommon

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Machoke

Expedition Base Set 85/165 • uncommon

Set: Expedition Base Set
Number: 85/165
Rarity: Uncommon
Released: 2002
Energy type: fighting energy
Market price: $6.47
Artist: Shin-ichi Yoshida

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Market

What it's worth

$6.47market price via TCGplayer · Sep 20, 2026$3.55 – $6.47 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This card features a Fighting-type Machoke and stands out as an uncommon entry within its set. Its inclusion in this series marks it as a piece of early card game history, representing a classic era that collectors continue to value today.

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Card face

What it does

80 HPStage 1

Cost: colorless energy colorless energyPunch20

Cost: fighting energy fighting energy colorless energyMega Kick50

Weaknesspsychic energy×2Retreatcolorless energy

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
ExpandedNot legal
UnlimitedLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Machoke card from the Expedition Base Set was released in 2002, marking a significant shift in the Pokémon Trading Card Game as it was the first set to introduce the E-Reader functionality. This technology allowed players to scan dot codes on the card borders to access digital data, mini-games, and Pokédex entries, reflecting a push by The Pokémon Company to integrate hardware innovation with traditional collectible card gameplay.

The design of this Machoke card features the classic, bold anatomical aesthetic consistent with early generation Pokémon illustrations. The artwork was crafted to highlight the character's muscular physique and fighting-type nature, aligning with the visual style mandated for the Expedition series, which aimed for a cleaner, more modern look compared to the original Wizards of the Coast releases. It was received as a functional, durable mid-tier card that helped define the set's transition into the E-Reader era.

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Other printings

Others named Machoke

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About

About Machoke

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