1999 POKEMON BASE SET 1ST EDITION #8 MACHAMP-HOLO PSA 10

Price: $4,150.00

1999 Pokemon Base Set 1st Edition #8 Machamp-Holo, graded PSA 10. This one’s a classic powerhouse from the early days, sitting pretty in its slab.

The artwork shows Machamp flexing those four massive arms, mid-punch with a gritty background that captures the raw strength. It’s got that no-nonsense vibe, like it’s ready to throw down in any battle.

On the card text, it’s a Fighting-type Stage 2 with 100 HP. The Ability is Strikes Back, which deals 10 damage back to anything that hits it without knocking it out. Then there’s the big attack: Seismic Toss, costing three Fighting and one Colorless for 60 damage flat. Simple, effective, no frills.

This printing dropped in 1999 as part of the original Base Set, the one that kicked off the Pokemon TCG craze in the West. What makes this 1st Edition stand out is the limited run—stamped with that iconic 1st Edition mark, and it was only available in the starter decks, not boosters. That scarcity adds a layer, especially compared to the unlimited versions that flooded later. Collectors dig it for being one of the first holos many kids pulled, evoking those garage sale pack openings.

Slab-wise, this PSA 10 is pristine: centering looks dead-on, edges sharp as ever, no whitening or chipping, and the holo foil pops without a scratch. Eye appeal is solid, with the colors vibrant and that holo swirl intact under lights. From what I’ve seen in pop reports, the PSA 10 count for this card hovers around 121, making it a tough find in top grade despite the deck distribution.

I’d stash this in a display case next to some other Base Set heavies, just to relive the nostalgia of building my first deck around it.

Quick Facts:
– Card Title: 1999 Pokemon Base Set 1st Edition #8 Machamp-Holo
– Set: Base Set 1st Edition
– Rarity: Holo Rare
– Condition: PSA 10

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