1999 Pokemon FRENCH 1st Edition Base Set Machamp-Machamp Holo 8/102 PSA 10
1999 Pokemon FRENCH 1st Edition Base Set Machamp-Machamp Holo 8/102 PSA 10
Price: $16,728.53
The French 1st Edition Machamp from the Base Set, a holo rare, graded PSA 10. This one’s got that classic bulked-up pose, arms flexed like it’s ready to bench press a mountain. Four arms, serious attitude—artwork by Ken Sugimori captures the raw power without overdoing it.
Key text keeps it straightforward: Fighting type, 100 HP. No Ability here, but attacks include Strikes Back (counters damage) and Seismic Toss (deals 60 straight up). Weak to Psychic, resists nothing obvious. Simple, effective for early game muscle.
Released in 1999 as part of the French Base Set, this printing stands out because it mirrors the English version but with that European flair—fewer produced overall, and the 1st Edition stamp adds a layer of scarcity. Base Set kicked off the TCG craze in France, pulling from the original Japanese Pocket Monsters set. Machamp was a staple in starter decks, often the first holo kids pulled, but in French, it’s a nod to the global spread of Pokémon fever. Not as flooded as later sets, and this card’s holo pattern has that subtle galaxy swirl, different from some reprints.
Slab details on a PSA 10 like this? Centering’s usually spot-on, edges crisp without the wear you see on played copies. Eye appeal comes from the clean foil shine—no hazing or print lines messing it up. Pop reports for French 1st Edition Machamp PSA 10 hover around a handful, based on what I’ve seen in registries; it’s not popping up every auction, that’s for sure. Surfaces look pristine, corners sharp enough to cut glass.
I’d stash this in a display case next to my coffee maker, just to start the day with some four-armed inspiration.
Quick Facts:
– Card Title: Machamp-Machamp
– Set: 1999 French 1st Edition Base Set
– Rarity: Holo Rare
– Condition: PSA 10
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