Machop 47 / 101 Pokemon Card from Plasma Blast Set
Machop is a Basic Fighting-type Pokémon with 60 HP. It is illustrated by artist sui and is part of the Plasma Blast set from the Black & White series,…
- Set: Plasma Blast
- Number: 47/101
- Rarity: Common
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About the Machop Pokémon Card
Machop is a Fighting-type Pokémon card with 60 HP from the Plasma Blast set, part of the Black & White series. It carries the collector number 47/101 and is classified as Common. The Plasma Blast set was released on August 14, 2013.
The card includes the flavor text: “Though small in stature, it is powerful enough to easily heft and throw a number of Geodude at once.”.
Machop Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Machop
Card number: 47/101
Set: Plasma Blast
Series: Black & White
Rarity: Common
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Fighting
HP: 60
Artist: sui
Release date: August 14, 2013
National Pokédex number: 66
Why Collect the Machop Pokémon Card?
Machop 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 Machop Pokémon Card
Machop was illustrated by sui.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Machop Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Machop is about $0.80. Recent listings range from roughly $0.49 (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 Machop Pokémon Card
Whether Machop 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 6 copies of this card, of which 0 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 0.0%. 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 Machop Pokémon Card?
As a Common card, Machop was printed at one of the highest frequencies in its set — commons form the base of a set's print run and are pulled most often from booster packs.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 6 copies to date.
Other Printings of Machop
Machop appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Legendary Collection 79 (around