Dark Machoke 40/82 Pokémon Team Rocket Raw

Dark Machoke (40/82) from the Pokémon Team Rocket expansion is a striking and collectible Stage 1 Fighting-type card that captures a darker, more menacing evolution of the normally peaceful Machoke. Featured in one of the earliest and most iconic sets of the Pokémon TCG, this 1st Edition or Unlimited print card stands out with its edgy artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita, depicting a corrupted version of the Pokémon under Team Rocket's sinister influence. With 60 HP and a dual attack lineup, Dark Machoke brings both thematic depth and strategic utility to any vintage deck or collection.

The card boasts two powerful attacks: Drag Off (20 damage), which allows you to switch your opponent’s Active Pokémon with a Benched one before dealing damage—provided they have a Bench—and Knock Back (30 damage), which forces your opponent to switch their Active Pokémon with a Benched one after damage is dealt. These disruptive abilities make Dark Machoke a tactical choice for controlling the flow of battle, especially in older formats or casual play. With a Fighting-type weakness to Psychic and a retreat cost of two Colorless energies, the card balances offense with moderate vulnerability, staying true to the competitive mechanics of the early TCG era.