1998 PM Japan Rocket Dark Machamp Holo #68 PSA 10 GEM MT
1998 PM Japan Rocket Dark Machamp Holo #68 PSA 10 GEM MT
Price: $900.00
Dark Machamp from the Japanese Rocket set, holo rare, slabbed in PSA 10. This one’s got that brooding vibe, with Machamp flexing in shadows, arms crossed like it’s ready to throw down in a dimly lit gym. The dark energy twist makes the artwork pop against the starry background, all gritty and intense without overdoing it.
On the card text, it’s a Fighting type, Stage 2 evolution from Machoke, packing 70 HP. Ability-wise, none listed, but attacks include Fling for 20 damage if you discard an Energy card—opponent’s Active gets benched, which can mess up strategies. Then there’s Mega Punch at 50 damage, straightforward beatdown with three Energy. Simple moves, but they hit where it counts in older formats, letting you control the board while building up power.
This printing came out in 1998 as part of the Japanese Team Rocket expansion, which shook things up by introducing Dark Pokémon with edgier designs and mechanics. What stands out here is how it flips the base Machamp into something more villainous, tying into the Rocket theme of corrupted ‘mons. The Japanese version often has that cleaner holo foil compared to English releases, and being from the late ’90s, it’s a snapshot of when the TCG was exploding globally, with sets like this adding narrative depth through Team Rocket’s schemes.
For the slab, PSA 10 means pristine corners, edges sharp as a fresh pack rip, and surfaces clean—no whitening or print defects. Centering looks balanced, maybe 60/40 at worst, but eye appeal is strong with that holo shine pulling focus to Machamp’s muscular form. Pop reports put PSA 10s for this card around 150 or so last I checked, not flooded but respectable for a vintage holo.
I’d keep this one on the shelf next to my coffee mug, just for those random glances that remind me of old binder flips.
Quick Facts:
– Card Title: Dark Machamp
– Set: Japanese Rocket
– Rarity: Holo Rare
– Condition: PSA 10
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