Question 1

What is the current market value of Machop #78?

Accepted Answer

Machop from Base Set 2 is currently trading around $0.43. Its 7-day movement is largely flat at -1.5%. Current pricing is broadly aligned with its 30-day average ($0.43). In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $0.40 to $0.47 (16% spread), a low-volatility profile. The listed rarity for this print is Common.

Question 2

Is Machop #78 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Market structure summary: Short-term movement is stable (-1.5% over 7 days), with price action clustered near recent averages. With a 16% 90-day spread ($0.40-$0.47), this card currently tracks as low-volatility. Relative to the 30-day baseline ($0.43), pricing is near equilibrium. Top-grade copies show substantial separation from raw: PSA 10 is pricing +8563% above the current raw benchmark. PSA 9 is currently around $17.87, while PSA 10 is $37.25.

Question 3

What is Machop #78 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Machop is a Base Set 2 card from the 2000 release window. The printed flavor text states: "Loves to build its muscles. It trains in all styles of martial arts to become even stronger." Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Common. Printed HP is 50. Energy typing is Fighting. This print is categorized under the Basic subtype. Notable move text references "Low Kick". Psychic weakness applies to this print. Retreat cost is 1 energy. Common-tier prints are typically the most accessible entries for set completion.

Question 4

What are the alternative Machop cards available?

Accepted Answer

Machop sits within a broader pool of Machop variants that can be compared by set, rarity, and price. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 5 sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.15 to $12.69 (8360% spread). The current card sits -81% versus the sampled alternative average of $2.25. Notable alternatives include Machop #66 (151) at $0.15, Machop #86 (Lost Origin) at $0.16, Machop #24 (Champion's Path) at $0.17, and Machop #6 (McDonald's Collection 2018) at $12.69.

Question 5

What set is Machop #78 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Base Set 2 entered circulation in 2000. Base Set 2 is grouped under the Base era. The checklist contains 130 cards, placing it in a mid-size expansion range. As of 2026, the set is 26 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. In the Base Set 2 checklist, Machop occupies position #78 as a Common card.

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