1999 Pokemon Base Set 1st Edition Holo Machamp #8 PSA 3

This 1999 Pokemon Base Set 1st Edition Holo Machamp #8 PSA 3 is the Superpower Pokemon from the original English release, graded VG (Very Good) by PSA. Every Base Set booster box included a Machamp, making this one of the most widely distributed 1st Edition holos from the set that started Pokemon TCG.

Highlights

• Grade: PSA 3 VG (Very Good), showing wear consistent with age while maintaining its holographic finish
• 1st Edition: From the earliest print run of the 1999 Base Set, the first Pokemon cards released in English
• Holographic Card: Features the classic holo pattern on the Superpower Pokemon
• Card Number: #8/102 from the original Base Set
• Included Card: Machamp came in every Base Set starter deck, making it a nostalgic piece for longtime collectors

Card details

• Year: 1999
• Brand / set: Pokemon Base Set
• Player / character: Machamp
• Card number: #8/102
• Parallel / variation: 1st Edition
• Grading company: PSA
• Grade: 3 VG (Very Good)
• Team: N/A

Questions

Is this card professionally graded?
Yes, this card has been graded by PSA and received a grade of 3 VG (Very Good), meaning it shows signs of wear but retains its holographic finish.

What does 1st Edition mean for this card?
1st Edition indicates this card is from the first print run of the 1999 Base Set, marked with a special 1st Edition stamp. These cards were printed before the unlimited edition that followed.

Why is Machamp so common in 1st Edition?
Machamp was included as a guaranteed holo in every Base Set starter deck, making it one of the most widely available 1st Edition holos from the original Pokemon release.

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