1st Edition
How to spot it: 1st Edition stamp in the bottom-left of the artwork frame.
First print window; smaller run than Unlimited.
01Card Stats
Stage 2 (evolves from Machoke)
HP
100
TypeFighting
RarityRare Holo
IllustratorKen Sugimori
WeaknessPsychic ×2
Retreat●●●
SetLegendary Collection
Released2002
02Editions and Print Runs
Printed in the WotC era when 1st Edition and Unlimited distinctions still applied.
Unlimited
How to spot it: No 1st Edition stamp; standard print frame.
Most common version of this card.
04Variants and Foiling
- Rarity tiers
- Rare Holo
- Foiling
- Holo version with the holo pattern applied to the artwork. Reverse-holo parallel exists with the holo pattern applied to the background.
- Alt art / specials
- No full-art, secret rare, or alternate-art version documented for this print.
05Language and Regional Versions
- English
- Standard English release.
- Japanese
- Released in the equivalent Japanese set.
- European
- Localized European prints exist with translated text.
- Other
- No documented language-exclusive errors or major regional variants.
06Current Market Value
| Holo | ~$23 raw for the base card; verify current listings. |
|---|---|
| Reverse Holo | ~$120 raw (PriceCharting realized, May 2026) |
The reverse-holo parallel is the value driver on this card.
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07Why Collectors Want It
- Legendary Collection (2002) introduced reverse-holo cards to the Pokémon TCG; its reverses are prized vintage chases.
- At ~$120 the reverse foil far outvalues the standard #15.
- High-grade LC reverses are scarce, driving a steep PSA 10 premium.
08Competitive Playability
Tier: None
Stage 2 Machamp with 100 HP; top attack around 60 damage. Functions as an evolution-chain piece rather than a tournament attacker.
09Card Moves and Abilities
Ability: Strikes Back
Whenever your opponent's attack damages Machamp (even if Machamp is Knocked Out), this power does 10 damage to the attacking Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance.) This power can't be used if Machamp is already affected by a Special Condition when your opponent attacks.
Seismic Toss
- Weakness
- Psychic ×2
- Retreat cost
- 3
10Grading and Population
PSA 10 estimate: PSA 10 Gem Mint realizes ~$2,625 (PriceCharting realized, May 2026).
Low Gem-Mint population — LC reverse foil chips and scratches easily.
Other graders: PSA dominates the graded population.