The 2008 Pokémon Great Encounters Makuhita trading card, a Basic Fighting-type entry featuring distinct attacks and flavor text designed by Atsuko Nishida.
Makuhita
2008 • Pokémon • Great Encounters
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This Fighting-type Pokémon is classified as a Basic stage creature with 60 Hit Points, offering a straightforward yet strategic presence in gameplay. Designed by Atsuko Nishida, this common rarity card provides collectors with an accessible entry point into the Great Encounters series. Makuhita’s attacks include Colorless Punch, dealing 10 damage, and Fighting, which deals 40 damage but requires a coin flip. If the flip results in tails, the attack has no effect; if heads, the player discards an Energy card from the defending Pokémon. This risk-reward mechanic adds a layer of unpredictability to matches, making the card a interesting study in game design for enthusiasts. The card’s flavor text notes that Makuhita toughens its body by slamming into thick trees, often leaving snapped trees near its nest., collectors can explore a growing selection of Pokémon trading cards, including this release from the Great Encounters set. Whether you are building a collection focused on Fighting-type Pokémon or aiming to complete the Great Encounters series, this card represents a key piece of the 2008 era. Collecting Pokémon cards involves tracking not just the cards themselves but the sets and eras that define them. The Great Encounters set remains a notable part of the franchise’s history, and owning a card like Makuhita allows collectors to engage with that legacy. With its clear artwork and distinct gameplay mechanics, this card continues to be a favorite among hobbyists who value both aesthetic and functional elements in their collections. ## Sources - Pokémon Great Encounters Set Data —.com/great-encounters
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Makuhita
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
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Common
Atsuko Nishida
Card Stock
English
60
Fighting
Basic
Psychic +10
2
296
Card Text
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Attack: Punch (10)
Attack: Arm Thrust (40)
Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing. If heads, discard an Energy card attached to the Defending Pokémon.
It toughens its body by slamming into thick trees. Many snapped trees can be found near its nest.














