Machop (Base Set 2) Pokémon Trading Card

Name: Machop (Base Set 2) Pokémon Trading Card
Brand: Momofthecircus
Availability: LimitedAvailability

A close-up of a Machop Pokémon trading card from the Base Set 2, showing the creature lifting a rock.

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DESCRIPTION

A Pokémon trading card featuring the fighting-type Pokémon Machop. The card is from the Base Set 2 expansion, indicated by the '2' symbol in the bottom right corner of the artwork. It has 70 HP and the attack 'Dual Chop' which deals 20 damage times the number of heads when two coins are flipped. The card artwork depicts Machop lifting a large boulder.

CULTURAL ECHOES

Where This Object Echoes

Japanese Mythology/FolkloreAncient to Modern Japan

Machop and its evolutions evoke the concept of Oni or strong mythical beings, often depicted with immense strength and fighting prowess.

Wrestling/Combat Sports20th-21st Century

The emphasis on physical strength, specific fighting moves, and evolution into more formidable forms mirrors the progression within combat sports.

Ritual & Ceremonial Use

•Collecting and trading cards among children and enthusiasts.
•Engaging in strategic gameplay within the Pokémon Trading Card Game, simulating battles between creatures.
•Participating in community events and tournaments centered around the game.

Meaning Through Time

Late 1990s - Early 2000s

Initially a children's game and collectible, symbolizing a global phenomenon of Japanese pop culture.

2010s - Present

Evolved into a nostalgic collectible for original fans, and a competitive hobby for a dedicated player base. Higher value cards have also become investment assets.

HISTORICAL STORY

The Pokémon Trading Card Game was first released in Japan in 1996 and introduced to North America in 1999. The 'Base Set 2' expansion was released in 2000, functioning as a reprint set combining cards from the original 'Base Set' and 'Jungle' expansions. This era marked the peak of the initial ...

DID YOU KNOW?

Machop's design is inspired by martial artists and bodybuilders, emphasizing its strength, and its evolution line (Machoke and Machamp) further develops this theme with additional limbs.

The 'Base Set 2' was created to reintroduce popular cards to new fans who missed the initial releases, making it a gateway for many into the Pokémon TCG world.

MATERIAL & CONDITION

Surface

The card has a smooth, glossy surface typical of a Pokémon trading card. The colors appear vibrant, and the printed text is clear.

Weight & Feel

Lightweight and thin, as expected for a standard trading card.

Condition

The visible card, Machop, appears to be in good to very good condition, with minor wear possibly visible on edges or corners, but no major creases or bends are apparent from the image provided. The Mankey card has some visible whitening on the edges.