Dark Machoke (1st edition)

This is an original 1st edition Dark Machoke from the classic Team Rocket (2000) set, illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. The card features vibrant vintage WOTC-era colors and crisp artwork showing Machoke lifting a massive boulder. The listing is in great condition, with clean edges, strong centering, and no visible creases — ideal for collectors who value well‑preserved, ungraded vintage cards. It It is guaranteed authentic, from the original Wizards of the Coast print run, and remains a solid entry-level collectible from a fan‑favorite set. With Team Rocket cards continuing to gain nostalgic interest, this Dark Machoke is a worthy long-term hold for collectors building a full Rocket lineup or investing in early-era Pokémon cards.