Fighting Type
Raw power and aggressive damage define Fighting Type cards. From Base Set Machamp's devastating Strikes to Urshifu VMAX's Rapid Strike combos, Fighting is the type that hits hardest.
What Are Fighting Type Pokemon Cards?
Fighting Type Pokemon cards represent species that use physical power, martial arts, and earth-shaking attacks in battle. Since Base Set Machamp defined raw damage output in the original format, Fighting Type has been synonymous with aggressive, high-damage gameplay. The type spans 60+ Pokemon families including iconic bruisers like Machamp, Hitmonlee, and Conkeldurr alongside unexpected fighters like Lucario, Urshifu, and Great Tusk. In the TCG, Fighting Type also encompasses Ground and Rock dual-types from the video games, making it one of the most mechanically diverse types in terms of gameplay identity.
Key Cards & Strategies
Machamp from Base Set (#8) is the original Fighting Type icon — the 1st Edition holo sells for $300-600 near-mint. Hitmonchan from Base Set and Hitmonlee from Fossil round out the vintage Fighting roster. In the modern era, Lucario VSTAR from Brilliant Stars and Urshifu VMAX from Battle Styles are defining chase cards at $15-40 each. The Rapid Strike Urshifu VMAX alt art from Evolving Skies reached $80 at peak and remains a collector favorite. Great Tusk ex from Scarlet & Violet and Stonjourner VMAX offer competitive options. The Machamp illustration rare from Obsidian Flames has become a sought-after modern Fighting card.
Competitive & Collector Value
Fighting Type decks have always been about one thing — dealing massive damage. Base Set Machamp's 100-damage Seismic Toss was the original power benchmark. The EX era brought Medicham-EX and Lucario-EX with Fighting-type acceleration. Sun & Moon saw Buzzwole-GX dominate the meta with Jet Punch spread damage and Sledge Hammer one-shots. Sword & Shield introduced Urshifu VMAX in both Single Strike (huge KO potential) and Rapid Strike (flexible combo) forms. In Scarlet & Violet, Great Tusk ex and Barbaracle provide the type's continued aggressive identity with bonus damage modifiers and Fury swipes. Fighting decks trade defense for raw knockout power.
Fighting Type Pokemon Cards cards to know
Iconic Fighting Type Pokemon Cards from across every era.
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Часто задаваемые вопросы
01 What is the most valuable Fighting Type Pokemon card?
The 1st Edition Base Set Machamp holo is the most valuable Fighting Type, selling for $300-600 near-mint. In modern cards, Rapid Strike Urshifu VMAX alt art from Evolving Skies ($50-80) and Lucario VSTAR ($15-30) are the top chase cards.
02 Are Ground and Rock types considered Fighting in the TCG?
Yes, in the Pokemon TCG, Ground and Rock types from the video games are classified under the Fighting Type category. This means Pokemon like Golem, Onix, and Tyranitar appear as Fighting Type cards despite being Rock or Ground in the games.
03 What is the best Fighting Type deck in competitive play?
Great Tusk ex builds are currently the top Fighting archetype in Scarlet & Violet format, pairing high damage with Ancient booster modifiers. Historically, Buzzwole-GX (Sun & Moon) and Single Strike Urshifu VMAX (Sword & Shield) were format-defining Fighting decks.
04 Why is Base Set Machamp so valuable?
Base Set Machamp is one of only four holographic rares in the original set and was the face of raw damage in early Pokemon. 1st Edition copies are scarce, and even unlimited holos command $50-100 due to nostalgia and the card's iconic artwork.
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