PSA 10 GEM MINT Machamp 16/165 HOLO RARE Expedition Base Set Pokemon Card
PSA 10 GEM MINT Machamp 16/165 HOLO RARE Expedition Base Set Pokemon Card
Price: $5,499.99
Machamp from Expedition Base Set, #16/165, holo rare, PSA 10. This one’s got that classic four-armed fighter vibe, muscles flexed in a dynamic punch pose that just screams power. The artwork by Shin-ichi Yoshida captures it mid-action, with a gritty background that adds some edge.
On the card text side, it’s a Stage 2 Fighting type with 100 HP. Ability is Strength, letting you flip a coin to possibly prevent all effects of attacks done to it next turn. Attacks include Cross-Cut for 40 damage (plus 30 more if the Defending Pokémon is evolved), and Double-Edge for a hefty 100, but it hits Machamp for 20 recoil. Solid for a battler back in the day, straightforward and punchy.
Expedition Base Set dropped in 2002, kicking off the e-Series with those dot-code strips for scanning into Game Boy Advance games. What makes this printing stand out is the e-Reader compatibility—first set to blend physical cards with digital minigames and data. Machamp here isn’t the original Base Set version; it’s got that fresh take with updated borders and the holo shine that pops under light. Not as ubiquitous as some earlier prints, but it holds its own in collections focused on the early 2000s era.
Slab-wise, a PSA 10 means gem mint perfection: edges sharp as a karate chop, corners pristine, surface flawless with that holo foil gleaming without a scratch. Centering’s likely spot-on, eye appeal high thanks to the bold colors and dynamic art. Pop reports show these in 10s aren’t flooding the scene—estimates put it under a couple hundred, making it a solid find for slab chasers without being impossible.
I’d stash this one in a display case where the light catches that holo just right, maybe next to some other e-Series heavies for that nostalgic setup.
Quick Facts:
– Card Title: Machamp
– Set: Expedition Base Set
– Rarity: Holo Rare
– Condition: PSA 10
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