Machamp – Plasma Blast (#50)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Machamp (#50) is a Rare card from Black & White - Plasma Blast released in 2013. It showcases artwork by Kouki Saitou and the Knock Off attack (60 damage), Discard a random card from your opponent's hand.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.68, Cardmarket average sale is €0.64, Floor listings start near €0.10.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.68
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.80
- Recent low listing: €0.10
Card Details
- Set
- Plasma Blast
- Card Number
- 50
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Kouki Saitou
- HP
- 140
- Type
- ✊ Fighting
- Weaknesses
- Psychic ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 3 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Knock Off
[Fighting, Colorless, Colorless]
— 60
Discard a random card from your opponent's hand. -
Reinforced Lariat
[Fighting, Fighting, Colorless, Colorless]
— 80+
If this Pokémon has a Pokémon Tool card attached to it, this attack does 40 more damage.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Machamp from Plasma Blast (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2013, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Kouki Saitou.
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 Machamp 50 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Machamp's Knock Off deals 60 damage for Fighting + Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: Discard a random card from your opponent's hand.
Stats Overview: 140 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.
� Compare Machamp Cards
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plasma Blast #50 ← Current | 140 | 2 attacks | Rare | $0.68 |
�📦 Plasma Blast Set Context
This Machamp is part of the Plasma Blast expansion , released as part of the Black & White series in 2013.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Kouki Saitou, 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 cards from Plasma Blast are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Kouki Saitou 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: Machamp 50 was released in 2013 in the Plasma Blast expansion. This set is part of the Black & White series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Kouki Saitou. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Plasma Blast 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 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.