Dark Machoke 40/82

Name: Dark Machoke #40 - Team Rocket | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: base5-40
Price: 5.9 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Team Rocket Released: Apr 24, 2000

Pokémon

Fighting Type Uncommon Pull Rate: 1 in 8 packs (12.5%) Evolves From: Machop Evolves To: Machamp

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first Edition

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5.90 $0.08 (1.37%)

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unlimited

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2.34 $0.12 (4.88%)

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	348.10	569.55%	x59
PSA9	52.20	—	x8.8
PSA8.5	11.00	—	x1.9
PSA8	27.90	11.47%	x4.7
PSA7	20.51	2.89%	x3.5

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	45.03	—	x19
PSA9	49.83	—	x21
PSA8	19.91	—	x8.5
PSA7	8.01	—	x3.4

About Dark Machoke

While normally peaceful and friendly, the number of incidents involving cruel Machokes is rising.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Machoke
National Pokédex #67
Card Number 40/82
Card RarityUncommon
IllustratorMitsuhiro Arita
Release Date24/04/2000
SeriesBase
Expansion Team Rocket
Evolves From
Machop
Evolves To
Machamp
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionKanto
Generation Generation 1

Card Attributes

Energy Type Fighting
Health Points60 HP
Weakness Psychic ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×2

Attacks

Drag Off20
Before doing damage, choose 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon and switch it with the Defending Pokémon. Do the damage to the new Defending Pokémon. This attack can't be used if your opponent has no Benched Pokémon.
Knock Back30
If your opponent has any Benched Pokémon, he or she chooses 1 of them and switches it with the Defending Pokémon. (Do the damage before switching the Pokémon.)

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Dark Machoke wielding a massive boulder overhead, roaring fiercely with power, surrounded by floating rocks in a dynamic, intense battle scene under a bright, open sky.

Playability Overview

Dark Machoke’s ability to manipulate opponent’s Benched Pokémon with Drag Off and Knock Back adds strategic control by disrupting their setup, though its moderate damage and HP require careful timing for effective use.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Heavy LiftingThis Dark Machoke is all about power and intensity, with that dramatic pose and the boulder overhead. I’d suggest placing it on a page dedicated to strong fighters or brawn-focused Pokémon. Pair it with other dark or fighting types that showcase their might, like Dark Gyarados or Hitmonchan, to really emphasize the strength theme.Additional Binder Suggestions: Cave / Intense / Bold Colors / Heavyweight / Strength Training