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Giovanni's Machoke #42 Gym Challenge Pokemon card

Set	Gym Challenge
Card number	42
Rarity	Uncommon
Type	Pokémon
HP	80
Artist	Ken Sugimori
Released	Oct 2000

Giovanni's Machoke #42 Value (Gym Challenge)

$2.43 raw near mint

Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.

How much is Giovanni's Machoke #42 worth? As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $2.43, the Cardmarket low is €9.99. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.

Giovanni's Machoke is an uncommon Pokémon card from the 2000 Gym Challenge set. Featuring art by Ken Sugimori, it represents the Machoke aligned with Team Rocket's leader. The card ranks in the middle tier of the set, reflecting moderate demand among collectors of Gym series cards.

Current prices

Source	Price
TCGplayer market price (USD)	$2.43
Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR)	€9.99
Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR)	€5.26
Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR)	€4.55
Cardmarket listings available	173

Buy / compare: TCGplayer · eBay · eBay sold · Cardmarket

Similar artwork appears on other printings, so check yours with a Pokémon card scanner before trusting the price.

What sets the price of Giovanni's Machoke #42

Giovanni's Machoke #42 is an Uncommon Pokémon card from Gym Challenge, the Gym era (2000). It ranks as number 104 by price out of 264 cards in the set. At this price most copies change hands raw, often in bulk lots, and graded sales are rare. Its price has held almost flat over the last 30 days ($2.43 to $2.43). The illustration is by Ken Sugimori.

Is it worth grading? Given its modest raw price range and lack of a strong PSA 10 multiplier, grading can be optional. Focus on edge wear and center alignment which typically impact Gym Challenge cards from the 2000 era.

Giovanni's Machoke price history

Jul 29, 2026Low $2.25 · High $3.66Nov 2, 2026

Month	Avg Cardmarket low	Avg TCGplayer market
Nov 2026	€9.99	$2.43
Oct 2026	€4.69	$2.43
Sep 2026	€3.90	$2.38
Aug 2026	€3.60	$2.49
Jul 2026	€3.28	$2.53

Collectors interested in Ken Sugimori's original Gym series artwork often include this as part of their Team Rocket or Machoke lineup. It lacks reprints, maintaining its unique Gym Challenge identity.

Frequently asked questions

What is Giovanni's Machoke #42 worth on Nov 2, 2026?

As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $2.43, the Cardmarket low is €9.99. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.

Is Giovanni's Machoke #42 rare?

Giovanni's Machoke #42 is printed at Uncommon rarity and ranks number 104 by price among the 264 cards in Gym Challenge. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.

Is Giovanni's Machoke #42 going up in value?

Not much right now. Its price has stayed within a few percent over the last 30 days, at about $2.43.

How do I check which printing of Giovanni's Machoke I have?

Look at the set symbol and the card number (42) at the bottom of the card, then match both to this page. A phone scanner such as Card Value Scanner on iPhone reads them from one photo; on Android, search the number in the price guide.