Question 1

What is the current market value of Machamp #8?

Accepted Answer

Latest market snapshots place Machamp in Base at roughly $64.74. Week-over-week change is limited (0.0%), indicating short-term stability. It is currently 5.0% below the 30-day average of $68.15. Its 90-day trading band runs between $64.53 and $72.32, producing a 12% range and low-volatility behavior. The listed rarity for this print is Rare Holo.

Question 2

Is Machamp #8 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: Weekly drift is minimal (0.0%), indicating a relatively balanced short-term market. With a 12% 90-day spread ($64.53-$72.32), this card currently tracks as low-volatility. Versus the 30-day average ($68.15), the card is trading 5.0% lower. Condition sensitivity is substantial: PSA 10 carries a +1559% premium over raw value. PSA 9 is currently around $312.45, while PSA 10 is $1074.15.

Question 3

What is Machamp #8 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Machamp is a Base card from the 1999 release window. The printed flavor text states: "Using its amazing muscles, it throws powerful punches that can knock its victim clear over the horizon." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Rare Holo. Printed HP is 100. Energy typing is Fighting. This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print. This card evolves from Machoke. Printed ability include "Strikes Back". The printed attacks highlight "Seismic Toss". It is weak to Psychic type energy. It requires 3 energy to retreat. Within set composition, this rarity normally lands above common and uncommon print tiers.

Question 4

What are the alternative Machamp cards available?

Accepted Answer

A wider Machamp checklist helps contextualize this specific Machamp print. The current sample spans 6 comparable cards from 5 sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.13 and $4.53 (3385% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($1.62), this card is +3905%. Notable alternatives include Machamp #SWSH243 (SWSH Black Star Promos) at $2.66, Machamp #SWSH053 (SWSH Black Star Promos) at $4.53, Machamp #68 (151) at $0.35, and Machamp #88 (Lost Origin) at $0.35.

Question 5

What set is Machamp #8 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for Base is 1999. Base is grouped under the Base era. With 102 listed cards, this is a mid-size set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 27 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. Within this set, Machamp is card number 8 with a Rare Holo designation.

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