Japanese Rocekt Dark Machamp #68 PSA 10
Japanese Rocekt Dark Machamp #68 PSA 10
Price: $972.58
Dark Machamp from the Japanese Team Rocket set, card #68, clocks in as a Holo Rare in a PSA 10 slab. This one’s got that classic bulked-up fighter vibe, all muscles and menace, ready to throw down.
The artwork shows Machamp in a shadowy, intense pose, four arms flexed like it’s about to crush the competition. That dark twist on the usual design gives it an edge, with those glowing eyes popping against the holographic foil.
On the card text, it’s a Fighting type with 70 HP. Ability-wise, it’s got Fling for chucking your opponent’s Pokémon around, and Mega Punch for a solid 50 damage hit. Attacks feel straightforward but pack that raw power Machamp’s known for, making it a beast in early decks.
Team Rocket hit shelves in Japan back in 1997, part of the expansion that introduced those “Dark” variants with a villainous flair. This Japanese printing stands out because it’s from the original run, before the English versions diluted the pool. The holo pattern here has that crisp, swirling effect that’s tougher to find in top shape compared to later sets. Plus, being Japanese, it carries that import charm with unique borders and text that collectors dig for authenticity.
Slab-wise, a PSA 10 means gem mint all around—edges sharp as a karate chop, surface flawless without a scratch, and centering that nails the sweet spot, probably 50/50 or better. Eye appeal is high with the foil shining under lights, no haze or print lines mucking it up. Pop reports put PSA 10s for this Japanese Dark Machamp at around 50 or so last I checked, keeping it in that desirable low-pop territory for Rocket holos.
I’d stash this one in a display case where the light catches that dark holo just right, maybe next to some other Rocket baddies for the full team vibe.
Quick Facts:
– Card Title: Dark Machamp #68
– Set: Japanese Team Rocket
– Rarity: Holo Rare
– Condition: PSA 10
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