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Giovanni's Machoke [1st Edition]
Wizards of the Coast•2000
$6.30Market Price
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Giovanni's Machoke [1st Edition] Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Giovanni's Machoke stands out as a classic WotC-era owner’s Pokémon card, pairing Machoke with Team Rocket’s boss and Viridian Gym Leader to give the card instant story value beyond a standard Stage 1 Fighting-type.
Artist
This card was illustrated by Ken Sugimori, the original Pokémon character designer, which gives Giovanni's Machoke an especially authentic late-Gen I look that vintage collectors love.
Set Lore
Gym Challenge was released in English on October 16, 2000 and is notable for being released only in English in both 1st Edition and unlimited printings, making 1st Edition copies like this one a signature WotC chase format.
In-Game
Giovanni is one of the most iconic characters tied to the Gym sets because in the original games he is both the secret boss of Team Rocket and the Viridian City Gym Leader who awards the Earth Badge.
Cultural Impact
Machoke’s Pokédex lore says its body is so powerful that it wears a power-save belt to regulate its movements, which makes the card’s explosive 'Risky Attack' feel perfectly on-brand for the species.
Card Reference
About Giovanni's Machoke [1st Edition]
Giovanni's Machoke [1st Edition] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Gym Challenge set, card number 42. This card has a Uncommon rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 2000. The current market price is $6.30, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
Card details
- Set
- Pokemon Gym Challenge
- Card Number
- #42
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Release Year
- 2000
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Giovanni's Machoke [1st Edition]?
The current market price of Giovanni's Machoke [1st Edition] is $6.30. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Giovanni's Machoke [1st Edition] from?
Giovanni's Machoke [1st Edition] is from the Pokemon Gym Challenge set, card number 42, released in 2000.
Is Giovanni's Machoke [1st Edition] worth grading?
Whether Giovanni's Machoke [1st Edition] is worth grading depends on its condition and the graded population for the card. Higher grades command larger premiums, so review recent graded sales and use Double Holo's Grading ROI tools to weigh the cost of grading against the expected graded value before submitting.
How can I buy or sell Giovanni's Machoke [1st Edition]?
You can buy or sell Giovanni's Machoke [1st Edition] on the Double Holo marketplace, which pairs live listings with a bid and ask order book, so you can set your own price or take the best available offer. Sellers pay a 4.9% platform fee on completed sales, with a $1 minimum.