Pokemon PSA 10 1st Edition Machamp Web Holo Japanese Card #048 2001
Pokemon PSA 10 1st Edition Machamp Web Holo Japanese Card #048 2001
Pokemon PSA 10 1st Edition Machamp Web Holo Japanese Card #048 2001
Price: $924.99
Pokemon 1st Edition Machamp from the Web set, Holo rarity, graded PSA 10. This card’s got that classic muscular vibe, with Machamp throwing a punch that looks like it’s coming right at you through the holo foil. The artwork captures him mid-strike, all four arms pumping, background swirling with energy that ties into the e-Card era’s style. It’s one of those illustrations where the power just jumps off the card.
On the text side, it’s a Fighting-type with 90 HP. The Ability is “Fortitude” – if Machamp would be knocked out by damage, you flip a coin; heads means it hangs on with 10 HP instead. Attacks include “Mega Punch” for 50 damage, straightforward beatdown material. No frills, but it fits the brute force theme. You can scan the e-Reader dot code for extra game data, which was a cool gimmick back then.
The Web set dropped in 2001 as part of Japan’s e-Card series, specifically the fourth expansion. What makes this printing stand out is its limited release – it was sold through the Pokémon Daisuki Club’s online shop in packs of five cards each, no full boxes like standard sets. Only 48 cards total in the set, and this Machamp is #048, the last one, making it a chase card for completists. Distribution was Japan-only, so it didn’t flood the market like Base Set stuff. Collectors dig it for that scarcity, plus it’s the first edition stamp, which adds to the nostalgia without all the unlimited reprints watering things down.
In the slab, this PSA 10 shines with gem mint qualities – edges crisp, corners sharp, surface flawless, and centering dead on, probably 10/10 across the board. The holo pattern pops under light, giving it serious eye appeal for display. No major print lines or defects that plague older Japanese cards. From PSA pop reports, there are only about 4 graded at 10, based on recent checks, so it’s not something you stumble across often.
I’d keep this one in a case on the shelf, maybe next to some Gym Heroes for that evolution line vibe.
Quick Facts:
– Card Title: Machamp
– Set: Web
– Rarity: Holo
– Condition: PSA 10
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