Machamp Base Set 8/102 Holo Unlimited Rare SEALED!! NM! PSA 10 CONTENDER!!
Machamp Base Set 8/102 Holo Unlimited Rare SEALED!! NM! PSA 10 CONTENDER!!
Price: $99.99
Machamp from the Base Set, that classic holo rare, locked in a PSA 10 slab. You know the one—number 8/102, the evolved beast that’s been flexing since day one.
The artwork? It’s all about that four-armed powerhouse mid-pose, looking ready to crush whatever’s in its path. Ken Sugimori nailed the intensity, with those muscles popping and the rocky background adding some grit. Simple, but it hits like a gut punch.
On the card text side, it’s a Stage 2 Fighting type with 100 HP. Pokémon Power is Strikes Back—if Machamp takes damage from an attack (even if it’s KO’d), it automatically deals 10 damage back to the attacker. Attacks? Just Seismic Toss for 60 damage, no frills. Solid for early decks, especially if you’re building around Machop lines and want that counterpunch vibe.
Base Set dropped in 1999, the OG English release that kicked off the TCG craze stateside. This Unlimited printing stands out because it’s from the massive print run after the initial Shadowless wave, but holos like this still carry that nostalgic weight. It’s not the rarest in the set, but Machamp’s always been a fan favorite for its evolution gimmick—remember needing to trade for it in the video games? That carried over to cards, making it a staple in collections.
Slab-wise, a PSA 10 means gem mint perfection: edges sharp as a knife, corners pristine, surface flawless without a hint of whitening or print lines. Centering’s likely dead-on or close, giving it killer eye appeal under lights—the holo foil really shines through without distractions. As for pop, last I checked PSA reports, there are around 400 PSA 10s out there for this Unlimited holo, which isn’t a flood but keeps it attainable for serious chasers.
I’d stash this in a display case right next to my Base evo chains, just to admire the muscle every now and then.
Quick Facts:
– Card Title: Machamp
– Set: Base Set
– Rarity: Holo Rare
– Condition: PSA 10
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