Machamp EX
XY - Ancient Origins · 37/98 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Number
37/98
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Machamp EX Worth?
Machamp EX (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from XY - Ancient Origins, card number 37/98. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it sits in the budget range, so it is an accessible addition for most collectors.
Machamp EX Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Machamp EX (XY - Ancient Origins, 37/98) is worth around $2.75 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $2.75, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $1.33. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $2.75, Lightly Played $1.98, Moderately Played $1.86, Heavily Played $1.23, Damaged $1.33 — 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 $110.00 — about 40x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $27.45.
Is It Worth Grading Machamp EX?
Grading Machamp EX can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($2.75) and a PSA 10 ($110.00) is about $107.25 — a 40x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $27.45, CGC 10 $50.00, CGC 9.5 $25.00. Only grade a budget card like this if it is flawless and you plan to hold long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.64 | $1.64 | $1.64 | 7 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $8.12 | $8.12 | $8.12 | 8 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $4.99 | $4.99 | $4.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $29.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $110.00 | $110.00 | $110.00 | 28 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $4.00 | $4.00 | $4.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $24.99 | $24.99 | $24.99 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $27.45 | $27.45 | $27.45 | 16 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $1.33 | $1.25 | $1.25 | 33 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.23 | $1.23 | $1.23 | 31 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.98 | $1.98 | $1.98 | 133 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.86 | $1.86 | $1.86 | 50 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $2.75 | $2.00 | $2.76 | 206 |
Is Machamp EX a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Machamp EX is exactly the kind of card that appreciates when a set stays popular. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Machamp EX's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
