Machamp V 172 Pokémon Astral Radiance 2022 PSA 10
Machamp V 172 Pokémon Astral Radiance 2022 PSA 10
Price: $355.00
Machamp V from Astral Radiance, ultra rare, PSA 10 slab. This one’s the alternate art version, card number 172/189, showing Machamp in a dynamic flex against a starry backdrop.
That pose hits hard—Machamp’s four arms pumping iron, veins popping, with a fierce glare that says it’s ready to rumble. The cosmic rays and energy bursts in the background give it this otherworldly vibe, like it’s powering up in some astral gym.
On the card text: Fighting type, 220 HP. Ability is Strong-Arm Intimidation, letting you discard a Pokémon Tool from your opponent’s Active Pokémon when you play this from your hand. Attacks include Revenge Buster for 100 damage (plus 120 more if one of your Benched Pokémon was knocked out last turn), and Seismic Toss for 150 straight up. Solid for a V card that can swing big in decks focused on disruption and payback.
Astral Radiance dropped in 2022 as part of the Sword & Shield era, pulling from the Japanese Battle Region set. What stands out here is the alt art treatment—it’s not the standard pose; this one’s got that premium full-bleed illustration by 5ban Graphics, emphasizing Machamp’s bulk and making it a standout in the set’s Radiant theme. The set itself leaned into spacey motifs and introduced Radiant Pokémon, but this V keeps the classic Machop line flavor while fitting the astral aesthetic.
In a PSA 10, you’re looking at pristine centering, maybe 50/50 or better on all sides, with sharp corners that could cut glass and surfaces free of any print lines or whitening. Eye appeal is top-tier—the colors pop vividly, that metallic sheen on the borders really draws you in without any haze. Pop reports put PSA 10s for this alt art around 150 or so last I checked, not flooding the scene but enough to hunt one down if you’re into muscle-bound fighters.
I’d display this front and center in a case, maybe next to some classic Machamp holos for that evolution line glow-up.
Quick Facts:
– Card Title: Machamp V
– Set: Astral Radiance
– Rarity: Ultra Rare
– Condition: PSA 10
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