Machoke 48 / 101 Pokemon Card from Plasma Blast Set
Machoke is a Stage 1 Fighting-type Pokémon with 90 HP. It is featured in the Plasma Blast set from the Black & White series, illustrated by the artist match.…
- Set: Plasma Blast
- Number: 48/101
- Rarity: Uncommon
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About the Machoke Pokémon Card
Machoke is a Fighting-type Pokémon card with 90 HP from the Plasma Blast set, part of the Black & White series. It carries the collector number 48/101 and is classified as Uncommon. The Plasma Blast set was released on August 14, 2013.
The card includes the flavor text: “It happily carries heavy cargo to toughen up. It willingly does hard work for people.”.
Machoke Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Machoke
Card number: 48/101
Set: Plasma Blast
Series: Black & White
Rarity: Uncommon
Subtypes: Stage 1
Type: Fighting
HP: 90
Artist: match
Release date: August 14, 2013
National Pokédex number: 67
Why Collect the Machoke Pokémon Card?
Machoke is most often collected as part of a complete Plasma Blast set rather than as a standalone chase card.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Artwork and Illustration of the Machoke Pokémon Card
Machoke was illustrated by match.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Machoke Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Machoke is about $0.99. Recent listings range from roughly $0.52 (low) to
For context, the Plasma Blast set has a median card value near $0.99 and an average near
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Plasma Blast set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Machoke Pokémon Card
Whether Machoke 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.
How Rare Is the Machoke Pokémon Card?
As an Uncommon card, Machoke sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.
Other Printings of Machoke
Machoke appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Legendary Collection 51 (around