Machamp 8/102 Holo Pokémon Base Set Raw

Character: Machamp

Set: Base Set Shadowless 1st Edition

Series: Base Set

Card Number: 8

Rarity: Rare

Condition: Raw

Grade: N/A

Year: 1999

Illustrator:  Mitsuhiro Arita

The Machamp card (8/102), specifically the Holo Rare version from the 1999 Base Set of the Pokémon TCG, is one of the most iconic and recognizable cards in the franchise's history. Featuring artwork by Kagemaru Himeno, this Fighting-type Stage 2 Pokémon evolves from Machoke and is distinguished by its shimmering holofoil finish.

The card is a staple for completing any Base Set collection and remains one of the most sought-after vintage holographics.

Mechanically, this card possesses 80 HP and features two attacks: Karate Chop (1 Colorless energy), which deals 30 damage; and Razor Wind (3 Colorless energy), which deals 50 damage to the opponent's Active Pokémon and 30 damage to each of their Benched Pokémon. The card has no weakness, a retreat cost of 3 Colorless energy, and the Pokédex entry notes: "Its four arms each contain a separate brain, giving it the intelligence of four Machokes combined." This multi-target damage output made Machamp a formidable threat in early competitive play, capable of pressuring both the Active and Bench simultaneously.

The Holo Rare version of Machamp 8/102 is particularly prized by collectors completing the Base Set master set, as it represents the holofoil variant alongside the non-holo 52/102. A notable production quirk exists where all 1st Edition Machamp copies originated from the Two-Player Starter Deck rather than booster packs, creating two distinct variants: the rarer 1st Edition Shadowless (no drop shadow on the art box) and the more common 1st Edition with Shadow. According to PSA population data, there are approximately 426 PSA 10 copies of the 1st Edition Holo variant and over 7,000 total graded copies of the Shadowless Holo variant, driving the shadowless printing to command a premium of roughly 7x the unlimited value at PSA 10 grade. Its status as one of the original "Big Three" Fighting-type Pokémon, combined with its mass distribution in starter decks, ensures consistent demand for raw copies in tournament-ready condition, particularly as the 1999 Base Set continues to gain vintage collectibility value. 

Product Details

Card Number / Rarity:008/102 / Holo Rare

Card Type / HP / Stage:Fighting / 100 / Stage 2

Card Text:Pokémon Power: Strikes Back Whenever your opponent's attack damages Machamp (even if Machamp is Knocked Out), this power does 10 damage to the attacking Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

Attack 1:[1FFF] Seismic Toss (60)

Weakness / Resistance / Retreat Cost:P / / 3

Tip:A single copy of this 1st Edition-stamped holofoil Machamp card was included in each of the 2-Player Starter Sets that introduced so many players to the Pokémon TCG during the first years of the game's life.

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