Light-machamp – Neo Destiny (#25)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Light-machamp (#25) is a Rare card from Neo - Neo Destiny released in 2002. It showcases artwork by Miki Tanaka and the Beatdown attack (50 damage), If the Defending Pokémon has Dark in its name or is a Darkness Pokémon, flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 100 damage instead of 50.. Cardmarket average sale is €6.10, Floor listings start near €0.30.
- Cardmarket trend price: €5.60
- Recent low listing: €0.30
Card Details
- Set
- Neo Destiny
- Card Number
- 25
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Miki Tanaka
- HP
- 100
- Type
- ✊ Fighting
- Weaknesses
- Psychic ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
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Tag Team
When you play Light Machamp from your hand, if it is on your Bench, remove 3 damage counters from your Active Pokémon. If it has fewer damage counters than that, remove all of them. Then, switch Light Machamp with your Active Pokémon.
Attacks & Strategy
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Beatdown
[Fighting, Fighting, Fighting]
— 50
If the Defending Pokémon has Dark in its name or is a Darkness Pokémon, flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 100 damage instead of 50.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Light-machamp from Neo Destiny (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2002, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Miki Tanaka.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Light-machamp 25 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Light-machamp's Beatdown deals 50 damage for Fighting + Fighting + Fighting energy. Special effect: If the Defending Pokémon has Dark in its name or is a Darkness Pokémon, flip a coin. If heads, this ...
Stats Overview: 100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neo Destiny #25 ← Current | 100 | 1 attack | Rare | N/A |
�📦 Neo Destiny Set Context
This Light-machamp is part of the Neo Destiny expansion , released as part of the Neo series in 2002.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Miki Tanaka, 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 Light-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 cards from Neo Destiny are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Miki Tanaka 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.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Light-machamp 25 was released in 2002 in the Neo Destiny expansion. This set is part of the Neo series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Miki Tanaka. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Neo Destiny is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Fighting type Pokémon like Light-machamp have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in Unlimited format.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Light-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: Light-machamp works best in Fighting type decks.