Machamp (Japanese)
Mysterious Mountains · 053/088 · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Number
053/088
Rarity
Holo Rare
Variant
1st_Edition_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Machamp (Japanese) Worth?
Machamp (Japanese) (1st_Edition_Holofoil variant) is a holographic rare from Mysterious Mountains, card number 053/088. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it carries real mid-range value and is worth keeping protected in a sleeve and top-loader.
Machamp (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Machamp (Japanese) (Mysterious Mountains, 053/088) is worth around $93.07 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $93.07, while a Moderately Played one drops to roughly $40.00. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $93.07, Lightly Played $46.50, Moderately Played $40.00 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $450.00 — about 4.8x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $182.50.
Is It Worth Grading Machamp (Japanese)?
Grading Machamp (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($93.07) and a PSA 10 ($450.00) is about $356.93 — a 4.8x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $182.50, CGC 10 $149.97, PSA 8 $42.82. Grading is worth considering if your copy looks clean — the PSA 10 premium can comfortably clear the fee.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 7 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $93.07 | $93.07 | $93.07 | 17 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $149.97 | $149.97 | $149.97 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $69.99 | $69.99 | $69.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $450.00 | $450.00 | $450.00 | 50 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $28.00 | $28.00 | $28.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $34.00 | $34.00 | $34.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $42.82 | $42.82 | $42.82 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $182.50 | $182.50 | $182.50 | 19 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $46.50 | $46.50 | $46.50 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 1 |
Is Machamp (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Holos like Machamp (Japanese) are among the most collected cards and tend to hold value well. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Machamp (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
