Question 1

What is the current market value of Machop #47?

Accepted Answer

Current market pricing for Machop (Plasma Blast) sits near $0.33. Over the last 7 days it gained 2.7%. Current value is elevated versus the 30-day mean ($0.32), by 4.3%. Its 90-day trading band runs between $0.24 and $0.33, producing a 27% range and moderate-volatility behavior. This version is categorized as Common.

Question 2

Is Machop #47 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Current valuation lens: Recent direction is upward at 2.7%; current pricing is 38% above the 90-day floor. Observed 90-day bounds of $0.24 and $0.33 create a 27% band, matching a moderate-volatility profile. Versus the 30-day average ($0.32), the card is trading 4.3% higher. Graded comparison currently centers on PSA 9 near $20.00, representing +5961% over raw value.

Question 3

What is Machop #47 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2013, Plasma Blast introduced this print of Machop. The printed flavor text states: "Though small in stature, it is powerful enough to easily heft and throw a number of Geodude at once." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Common. Printed HP is 60. Energy typing is Fighting. This print is categorized under the Basic subtype. Attack line includes "Low Kick". The card has a weakness to Psychic. Retreat cost is 3 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 -85% 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 #47 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for Plasma Blast is 2013. Plasma Blast is grouped under the Black & White era. With 105 listed cards, this is a mid-size set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 13 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. In the Plasma Blast checklist, Machop occupies position #47 as a Common card.

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