Machamp – Champion's Path (#26)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Machamp (#26) is a Rare Holo card from Sword & Shield - Champion's Path released in 2020. It showcases artwork by Anesaki Dynamic and the Macho Revenge attack (20× damage), This attack does 20 damage for each Fighting Pokémon in your discard pile.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.14, Cardmarket average sale is €0.26, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.14
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.17
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Champion's Path
- Card Number
- 26
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Anesaki Dynamic
- HP
- 170
- Type
- ✊ Fighting
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation D ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Psychic ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 3 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Macho Revenge
[Fighting, Colorless]
— 20×
This attack does 20 damage for each Fighting Pokémon in your discard pile. -
Dynamite Punch
[Fighting, Fighting, Colorless]
— 200
This Pokémon also does 50 damage to itself.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (66.7 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Machamp from Champion's Path (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2020, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Anesaki Dynamic.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Mid-range TCG cards often provide balanced risk-reward profiles for collectors.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Machamp 26 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark D, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Machamp's Macho Revenge deals 20× damage for Fighting + Colorless energy. Special effect: This attack does 20 damage for each Fighting Pokémon in your discard pile.
Stats Overview: 170 HP • Fighting Type • Weak to Psychic ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champion's Path #26 ← Current | 170 | 2 attacks | Rare Holo | $0.14 |
�📦 Champion's Path Set Context
This Machamp is part of the Champion's Path expansion , released as part of the Sword & Shield series in 2020.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Anesaki Dynamic, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Machamp card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Rare Holo cards from Champion's Path are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Anesaki Dynamic resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Fighting typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
More from Champion's Path
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Machamp 26 was released in 2020 in the Champion's Path expansion. This set is part of the Sword & Shield series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Anesaki Dynamic. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Champion's Path represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Fighting type Pokémon like Machamp with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Machamp card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Fighting energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Machamp works best in Fighting type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.