Machamp
SWSH Black Star Promos

#243 Machamp - SWSH Black Star Promos (swshp)

Machamp is a Fighting-type Pokémon with 150 HP and a retreat cost of two Colorless energy. It features the ability Crisis Muscles, which grants it +150 HP if the opponent has three or fewer Prize cards remaining. Its primary attack, Strong-Arm Lariat, requires two Fighting energy and deals 100+ damage, with an optional effect that prevents the Pokémon from attacking during the next turn if the extra damage is applied. The card’s flavor text describes a Pokémon that delivers relentless, multi-directional strikes with its four arms. It belongs to the Sword & Shield series, released as part of the SWSH Black Star Promos set on November 15, 2019. The card is classified as a Promo rarity and bears the regulation mark F. It has no resistances but is weak to Psychic-type attacks with double damage. Artist GOSSAN designed the card, and it carries the number 243 in the Pokédex. The card’s design emphasizes its aggressive combat style through its mechanics and thematic description.