Machamp is a Stage 2 Fighting-type Pokémon with 100 HP. The card features artwork by Ken Sugimori and is part of the Base set, released in the vintage era…
Set: Base
Number: 8/102
Rarity: Rare Holo
Set
About the Machamp Pokémon Card
Machamp is a Fighting-type Pokémon card with 100 HP from the Base set, part of the Base series. It carries the collector number 8/102 and is classified as Rare Holo. The Base set was released on January 9, 1999.
The card includes the flavor text: “Using its amazing muscles, it throws powerful punches that can knock its victim clear over the horizon.”.
Machamp Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Machamp
Card number: 8/102
Set: Base
Series: Base
Rarity: Rare Holo
Subtypes: Stage 2
Type: Fighting
HP: 100
Artist: Ken Sugimori
Release date: January 9, 1999
National Pokédex number: 68
Why Collect the Machamp Pokémon Card?
Machamp is a solid addition to the Base set, and clean, well-centred copies are the most desirable to collectors who grade their cards.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Artwork and Illustration of the Machamp Pokémon Card
Machamp was illustrated by Ken Sugimori.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Machamp Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Machamp is about
16. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.
For context, the Base set has a median card value near .72 and an average near 0.62, so this card sits above the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved +61% over the last 7 days and +140% over 30 days.
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Base set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Machamp Pokémon Card
Whether Machamp is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
PSA has graded 42,588 copies of this card, of which 446 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 1.0%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.
How Rare Is the Machamp Pokémon Card?
Rare Holo cards like Machamp are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 42,588 copies to date.
Other Printings of Machamp
Machamp appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Skyridge H15 (around $420), Legendary Collection 15 (around
76) and Expedition Base Set 16 (around $71.74).
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
Final Thoughts on the Machamp Pokémon Card
The Machamp pokémon card is a Rare Holo card from the Base set (Base series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Base set. Its current aggregated market price is about
16; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What set is the Machamp card from?
Machamp is from the Base set (Base series), numbered 8/102 with the Rare Holo rarity.
What rarity is the Machamp card?
Machamp is classified as Rare Holo.
How much is the Machamp 8/102 card worth?
The current aggregated market price is about
16. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Is the Machamp card worth grading?
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 42,588 copies so far, with about 1.0% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
What is the PSA population for Machamp?
PSA has graded 42,588 copies, of which 446 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 1.0%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
How rare is the Machamp card?
Rare Holo cards like Machamp are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
When was the Base set released?
The Base set was released on January 9, 1999.
Are there other printings of Machamp?
Yes. Machamp appears on 27 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.
