Giovanni's Machamp [1st Edition] - Pokemon Gym Challenge #6
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Giovanni's Machamp [1st Edition] Card Facts & History
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Card History
Giovanni's Machamp is the holo Rare #6 card from Gym Challenge, the seventh main Pokémon TCG expansion in English, tying this card directly to the set's villain-themed showdown between Kanto Gym Leaders and their signature Pokémon.
Set Lore
Gym Challenge released in English on October 16, 2000 and was only printed in English in 1st Edition and Unlimited, which gives 1st Edition holos like Giovanni's Machamp a special place in WotC-era collecting.
Artist
This card was illustrated by Ken Sugimori, Pokémon's original character designer, giving Giovanni's Machamp the unmistakable house-style look that many collectors chase across the Gym sets.
In-Game
Its Pokémon Power, Fortitude, uses the Japanese name of Guts, an Ability that Machamp can have in the main-series games, making this card feel like an early bridge between TCG design and later video game mechanics.
Card History
Bulbapedia notes that Giovanni owns a Machamp in Pokémon the Series, so this card reflects a Pokémon actually associated with Team Rocket's boss rather than feeling like a random Gym-era pairing.
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About Giovanni's Machamp [1st Edition] (Pokemon Gym Challenge #6)
Giovanni's Machamp [1st Edition] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Gym Challenge set, card number 6. This card has a Holo Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 2000. The current market price is $229.97, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
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Over the last 90 days, the Raw NM market price has ranged from $167.49 to $229.97, with a median of $167.49.
Card details
- Card Number
- #6
- Rarity
- Holo Rare
- Release Year
- 2000
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
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Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Giovanni's Machamp [1st Edition] from Pokemon Gym Challenge #6?
The current market price of Giovanni's Machamp [1st Edition] is $229.97. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Giovanni's Machamp [1st Edition] from?
Giovanni's Machamp [1st Edition] is from the Pokemon Gym Challenge set, card number 6, released in 2000.
Is Giovanni's Machamp [1st Edition] worth grading?
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