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Machop

Neo Destiny 73/105 • common

Set: Neo Destiny
Number: 73/105
Rarity: Common
Released: 2002
Energy type: fighting energy
Market price: $2.88
Artist: Toshinao Aoki

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Market

What it's worth

$2.88market price via TCGplayer · Nov 4, 2026$2.64 – $3.05 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This fighting-type card serves as a foundational element within the set, representing a classic creature encounter for players and collectors alike. As a common card, it holds a meaningful place in the history of the series, anchoring the competitive landscape with its presence in the collection.

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Card face

What it does

40 HPBasic

Cost: colorless energyChop10

Cost: colorless energy colorless energyPunch20

Weaknesspsychic energy×2Retreatcolorless energy

When bored, this super-strong Pokémon trains by lifting rocks.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
ExpandedNot legal
UnlimitedLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Released in February 2002 as part of the Neo Destiny expansion, this Machop card reflects the closing era of the Neo series in the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Following the transition of the license to Wizards of the Coast, this set was notable for introducing the concept of Light and Dark Pokémon, focusing on the thematic depth of the Johto region. This specific card serves as a foundational common, anchoring the set's roster while maintaining the visual standards established during the late Wizards of the Coast period.

The illustration was crafted by artist Kagemaru Himeno, a prominent figure in the early visual identity of the franchise. Himeno’s approach to this Machop captures the Pokémon in a straightforward, characteristic pose that emphasizes its fighting-type identity and muscular build. By employing clean, descriptive linework consistent with her signature style, she provided players and collectors with an accessible yet technically proficient depiction that fit neatly within the design constraints of the Neo-era card frame.

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About

About Machop

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