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Machop [1st Edition] - Pokemon Base Set #52

Pokemon Base Set•#52
Wizards of the Coast•1999
$21.12Market Price
Raw NM
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Machop [1st Edition] Card Facts & History

5 facts about this card

Card History

Machop’s Base Set card is one of the original 102 English cards that launched the Pokémon TCG era, giving this 1st Edition copy a direct link to the hobby’s very first wave of pack-opening nostalgia.

In-Game

This card’s attack, Low Kick, is pulled straight from Machop’s move pool in the video games, and Bulbapedia notes that its English Pokédex text was adapted from Pokémon Red and Blue.

Artist

For collectors, this common gets a major prestige boost from being illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita, an original Pokémon TCG artist who has worked on the game since its inception.

Artist

Arita’s legacy runs even deeper than illustration alone, since Bulbapedia records that he also helped design the symbols for the first six Energy types during the TCG’s earliest development.

Cultural Impact

Machop’s flavor as a muscle-building martial artist mirrors its official Pokédex identity, which is exactly why this early Base Set artwork feels so true to the franchise’s original fighting-type personality.

Card Reference

About Machop [1st Edition] (Pokemon Base Set #52)

Machop [1st Edition] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 52. This card is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 1999. The current market price is $21.12, 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 $18.63 to $21.51, with a median of $21.12.

Card details

Set
Pokemon Base Set
Card Number
#52
Release Year
1999
Language
English
Era
Wizards of the Coast

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Frequently asked questions

What is the current market price of Machop [1st Edition] from Pokemon Base Set #52?

The current market price of Machop [1st Edition] is $21.12. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.

What set is Machop [1st Edition] from?

Machop [1st Edition] is from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 52, released in 1999.

Is Machop [1st Edition] worth grading?

Whether Machop [1st Edition] is worth grading depends on its condition and the graded population for the card. Higher grades command larger premiums, so review recent graded sales and use Double Holo's Grading ROI tools to weigh the cost of grading against the expected graded value before submitting.

How can I buy or sell Machop [1st Edition]?

You can buy or sell Machop [1st Edition] on the Double Holo marketplace, which pairs live listings with a bid and ask order book, so you can set your own price or take the best available offer. Sellers pay a 4.9% platform fee on completed sales, with a $1 minimum.

Approximately 3,000 PSA graded copies tracked.

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