Giovanni's Machamp #6
💎 Grail CardGiovanni's Machamp #6 sits in the Gym series and carries a live market value of $241.89, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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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.
Giovanni's Machamp #6 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Giovanni's Machamp at a glance
- Current TCGplayer market value $241.89 (1st Edition Holofoil).
- Set: Gym Challenge (Gym, 2000).
- Rarity: Rare Holo.
- Short-term trend -8.6% (7d vs 30d).
- Cardmarket trend price €114.03.
Giovanni's Machamp price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Giovanni's Machamp #6.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $60.00
- Mid
- $255.00
- High
- —
- Low
- $62.05
- Mid
- $101.22
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
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About Giovanni's Machamp #6
Card #6 of Gym Challenge is Giovanni's Machamp, a vintage-era Pokémon card from the Gym series (2000). A Fighting-type (100 HP), this stage 2 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Ken Sugimori illustrated this card. Its 1st Edition Holofoil printing is priced near $241.89, with listings from $60.00 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Gym Challenge
- Series
- Gym
- Number
- #6 / 132
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- HP
- 100
- Type
- Fighting
- Subtype
- Stage 2
- Evolves from
- Machoke
- Pokédex
- #68
- Released
- 2000/10/16
Giovanni's Machamp attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Giovanni's Machamp #6 — the playability layer behind the price.
Fortitude
If Giovanni's Machamp would be Knocked Out by an opponent's attack, flip a coin. If heads, Giovanni's Machamp is not Knocked Out and its remaining HP become 10 instead. This power can't be used if Giovanni's Machamp is already Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed.
Hurricane Punch
Flip 4 coins. This attack does 30 damage times the number of heads.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Psychic ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Fortitude
- Attacks
- 1
Giovanni's Machamp price analysis
What drives the current market value of Giovanni's Machamp #6.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: 1st Edition Holofoil ($241.89), Unlimited Holofoil ($86.71).
At $241.89 this is a high-end card where auction results and the specific variant — not daily listings — set the value.
At $241.89 this is a high-end card where auction results and the specific variant — not daily listings — set the value.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €114.03, with an average sold price of €125.71 and a lowest near-mint ask of €15.00.
Giovanni's Machamp price history & movement
Recent sales average €75.07 over 7 days versus €82.13 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-8.6%).
Single-day average: €20.00; Cardmarket trend price €114.03.
Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $241.89–$241.89. The most recent snapshot of $241.89 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 · 5 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Giovanni's Machamp?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $241.89 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $209.54 via eBay's default tier, $210.75 on TCGplayer, $229.45 on Cardmarket, $215.22 on Whatnot and $241.89 selling directly — a $32.35 spread after fees and typical shipping.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Giovanni's Machamp #6.
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 Giovanni's Machamp?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Giovanni's Machamp #6 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Giovanni's Machamp #6.
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 $241.89 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $696.56 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $212.54. You need a graded sale of $287.86 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $325.87 (115.6% 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.
Giovanni's Machamp within Gym Challenge
Within Gym Challenge it is the #10 most valuable of 54 tracked cards; the set median is $15.29.
It sits in the top 83% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Erika's Venusaur (#4), valued at $779.45.
What makes Giovanni's Machamp valuable
- Artwork by Ken Sugimori is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- As a Fighting-type Pokémon card, Giovanni's Machamp is sought by players and collectors alike.
- As a Rare Holo, Giovanni's Machamp sits in an upper rarity tier where demand outstrips the available copies.
- Priced at $241.89 with thin supply, Giovanni's Machamp sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- Vintage (2000) print runs are fixed and finite, and sealed product for this era is scarce — a structural support for long-term value.
Buying & selling Giovanni's Machamp
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the 1st Edition Holofoil market of $241.89 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare Holo cards; a clean copy of Giovanni's Machamp can realise well above the $60.00 low end.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€75.07 and €82.13) to time entries and exits.
- For Giovanni's Machamp, confirm the exact print variant before buying: 1st Edition Holofoil, Unlimited Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $241.89 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Giovanni's Machamp value questions
How much is Giovanni's Machamp worth?
Live pricing puts the 1st Edition Holofoil print at $241.89 (low $60.00, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €114.03.
Is Giovanni's Machamp a good investment?
Short-term momentum is softening (-8.6%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
What rarity is Giovanni's Machamp?
Giovanni's Machamp is a Rare Holo card from Gym Challenge (Gym series, 2000). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
Which versions of Giovanni's Machamp are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: 1st Edition Holofoil ($241.89), Unlimited Holofoil ($86.71). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Giovanni's Machamp?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $241.89. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What affects the price of Giovanni's Machamp?
Four factors dominate: the Rare Holo rarity tier, the vintage-era Gym set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fighting), and condition. Artwork by Ken Sugimori also matters to collector demand.
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