{"product_id":"machamp-8-102-holo-pokemon-base-set-raw","title":"Machamp 8\/102 Holo Pokémon Base Set Raw","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCharacter: \u003c\/b\u003eMachamp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSet:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBase Set Shadowless 1st Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries: \u003c\/strong\u003eBase Set\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCard Number: \u003c\/strong\u003e8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rare\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eRaw\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e N\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear: \u003c\/strong\u003e1999\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eIllustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eMitsuhiro Arita\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-entity svelte-qcdalo\"\u003eMachamp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecard (8\/102), specifically the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003eHolo Rare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eversion from the 1999\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-entity svelte-qcdalo\"\u003eBase Set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-entity svelte-qcdalo\"\u003ePokémon TCG\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e, is one of the most iconic and recognizable cards in the franchise's history. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003eFeaturing artwork by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-entity svelte-qcdalo\"\u003eKagemaru Himeno\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e, this Fighting-type Stage 2 Pokémon evolves from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-entity svelte-qcdalo\"\u003eMachoke\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand is distinguished by its shimmering holofoil finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003eThe card is a staple for completing any Base Set collection and remains one of the most sought-after vintage holographics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003eMechanically, this card possesses 80 HP and features two attacks:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003eKarate Chop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(1 Colorless energy), which deals 30 damage; and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003eRazor Wind\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003eThe Holo Rare version of Machamp 8\/102 is particularly prized by collectors completing the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-entity svelte-qcdalo\"\u003eBase Set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emaster 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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e1st Edition Shadowless\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(no drop shadow on the art box) and the more common\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e1st Edition with Shadow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003eAccording 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.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCard Number \/ Rarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e008\/102 \/ Holo Rare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCard Type \/ HP \/ Stage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFighting \/ 100 \/ Stage 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCard Text:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePokémon Power: Strikes Back\u003c\/strong\u003e Whenever your opponent's attack damages Machamp (even if Machamp is Knocked Out), this power does 10 damage to the attacking Pokémon. \u003cem\u003e(Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttack 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[1FFF] Seismic Toss (60)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeakness \/ Resistance \/ Retreat Cost:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eP \/ \/ 3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"svelte-1fz0gqk\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSTOCK IMAGE SHOWN.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll cards are professionally rated for quality assurance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll cards come sleeved, cards above $5 in value come toploaded. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__item-details__description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor in hand images please reach out via contact form. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Near Mint (NM) 1st Edition","offer_id":52800389087519,"sku":"528003890875_A1E0","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Lightly Played (LP) 1st Edition","offer_id":52800389120287,"sku":"52800389087519_LightlyPlaye319E9","price":40.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Moderately Played (MP) 1st Edition","offer_id":52800389153055,"sku":"52800389087519_ModeratelyPlF64EF","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Heavily Played (HP) 1st Edition","offer_id":52800389185823,"sku":"52800389087519_HeavilyPlayeEDA6F","price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Damaged (D) 1st Edition","offer_id":52800389218591,"sku":"52800389087519_Damaged(D)1s3759F","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/8006\/6591\/files\/Machamp8_102HoloPokemonBaseSetRaw.jpg?v=1787344249","url":"https:\/\/curatedcollectables.ca\/products\/machamp-8-102-holo-pokemon-base-set-raw","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}