Machoke #85
🔥 Hot MoveMachoke is card #85 from Expedition Base Set, a Uncommon Pokémon card currently trading near $35.06 for its Reverse Holofoil printing.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
Demand for Machoke #85 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Machoke at a glance
- Trades around $35.06 on TCGplayer.
- Recent averages: €7.15 (7d), €3.66 (30d).
- Uncommon rarity.
- Cardmarket trend price €5.58.
- From Expedition Base Set (E-Card), released 2002.
Machoke price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Machoke #85.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $21.00
- Mid
- $54.95
- High
- —
- Low
- $2.54
- Mid
- $6.90
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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Is this Machoke a good deal?
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About Machoke #85
Card #85 of Expedition Base Set is Machoke, a vintage-era Pokémon card from the E-Card series (2002). It is a Fighting-type Pokémon with 80 HP, printed as Stage 1.
Artwork is by Shin-ichi Yoshida; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $35.06, spanning $21.00–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Expedition Base Set
- Series
- E-Card
- Number
- #85 / 165
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Shin-ichi Yoshida
- HP
- 80
- Type
- Fighting
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Machop
- Pokédex
- #67
- Released
- 2002/09/15
Machoke attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Machoke #85 — the playability layer behind the price.
Punch
Mega Kick
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Psychic ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Machoke price analysis
What drives the current market value of Machoke #85.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($35.06), Normal ($6.90) — 2 versions in total.
This $35.06 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
At $35.06, Machoke draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
Cardmarket values Machoke at a trend of €5.58, an average sold price of €4.05 and a near-mint floor of €0.05.
Machoke price history & movement
Recent sales average €7.15 over 7 days versus €3.66 over 30 days, so the card is heating up (+95.4%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €8.20, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €5.58.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $35.06–$35.06. The most recent snapshot of $35.06 sits 100% up that range.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Machoke?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Machoke at $35.06 nets roughly $30.11 on eBay, $30.29 on TCGplayer, $32.96 via Cardmarket, $30.94 on Whatnot or $35.06 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $4.95.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Machoke #85.
Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Machoke?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Machoke #85 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $35.06 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $36.26 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $81.03 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $2.30 (3.1% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Machoke within Expedition Base Set
By market value Machoke sits at #115 of 155 in Expedition Base Set (set median $65.00).
That is 46% below the middle of the set — a top-26% position.
The set's top card is Dragonite (#9), valued at $949.79.
What makes Machoke valuable
- Machoke is a Uncommon, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- At $35.06 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its steady supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- Artwork by Shin-ichi Yoshida is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Vintage (2002) print runs are fixed and finite, and sealed product for this era is scarce — a structural support for long-term value.
- Its Fighting typing means Machoke has a dual collector-and-player audience.
Buying & selling Machoke
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $35.06 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Bulk lots of Machoke can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Uncommon cards; a clean copy of Machoke can realise well above the $21.00 low end.
- Expedition Base Set was released in 2002; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€7.15 and €3.66) to time entries and exits.
Machoke value questions
How much is Machoke worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $35.06 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $21.00 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €5.58.
Is Machoke a good investment?
Short-term momentum is rising (+95.4%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
What rarity is Machoke?
Machoke is a Uncommon card from Expedition Base Set (E-Card series, 2002). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Machoke?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($35.06), Normal ($6.90). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Machoke?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $35.06. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Machoke's value?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the vintage-era E-Card set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fighting), and condition. Artwork by Shin-ichi Yoshida also matters to collector demand.
Other Machoke cards
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