01Card Stats

Basic EX

HP 180

TypeFighting

RarityRare Holo EX

IllustratorEske Yoshinob

WeaknessPsychic ×2

Retreat●●●

SetAncient Origins

Released2015

02Editions and Print Runs

Modern print era — no 1st Edition or Shadowless variants exist for cards printed after the WotC era.

Unlimited

How to spot it: Standard modern card frame; no edition stamp.

All copies share the same Unlimited print frame.

04Variants and Foiling

Rarity tiers: Rare Holo EX
Foiling: Holo version with the holo pattern applied to the artwork.
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	~$3.67 TCGplayer market (asking-price proxy); eBay solds may differ — verify current listings.

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07Why Collectors Want It

Final evolution of the Machop line — its 1999 Base Set #8 holo (the iconic 2-Player Starter Set 1st Edition print) is a classic WotC chase.
Required for any complete Machamp master set across eras.
Collectors of the Ancient Origins set need this card to finish it.

08Competitive Playability

Tier: Niche

Basic EX Machamp with 180 HP; top attack near 80 damage — playable in casual or rogue lists, not a competitive staple.

09Card Moves and Abilities

Steaming Mad Cost: Fighting + Colorless · 20× damage

This attack does 20 damage times the number of damage counters on this Pokémon. This Pokémon is now Confused.

Crazy Hammer Cost: Fighting + Fighting + Colorless · 80+ damage

If this Pokémon is affected by a Special Condition, this attack does 80 more damage. Then, remove all Special Conditions from this Pokémon.

Weakness: Psychic ×2
Retreat cost: 3

10Grading and Population

PSA 10 estimate: Modern ultra/secret rare; PSA 10 populations are moderate and grading is common for higher-value pulls.

Holo scratching and centering are the usual downgrade culprits; graded gem-mint copies trade above raw.

Other graders: CGC and BGS both grade modern ultra-rares; PSA leads on resale liquidity.

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