01Card Stats

Stage 2 (evolves from Machoke)

HP 150

TypeFighting

RarityRare Prime

IllustratorShizurow

WeaknessPsychic ×2

Retreat●●●

SetHS—Triumphant

Released2010

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 Prime
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

Grade-worthy value

Buy raw ~$45.45

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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 HS—Triumphant set need this card to finish it.

08Competitive Playability

Tier: Niche

Stage 2 Machamp with 150 HP; top attack near 100 damage — playable in casual or rogue lists, not a competitive staple.

09Card Moves and Abilities

Ability: Fighting Tag

Once during your turn (before your attack), if Machamp is on your Bench, you may move all Fighting Energy attached to your Active Pokémon to Machamp. If you do, switch Machamp with your Active Pokémon.

Crushing Punch Cost: Fighting + Colorless + Colorless · 60 damage

Discard a Special Energy card attached to the Defending Pokémon.

Champ Buster Cost: Fighting + Fighting + Colorless + Colorless · 100+ damage

Does 100 damage plus 10 more damage for each of your Benched Pokémon that has any damage counters on it.

Weakness: Psychic ×2
Retreat cost: 3

10Grading and Population

PSA 10 estimate: Modern Common/Uncommon — most copies are not graded because raw value rarely justifies the fee.

Graded populations stay low; usually collected raw or sleeved rather than slabbed.

Other graders: Negligible BGS/CGC submission volume.

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