Machamp #98
Machamp #98 sits in the Diamond & Pearl series and carries a live market value of $187.84, 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.
There isn't enough recent sold history to call direction on Machamp #98. Sell on your own schedule.
Machamp at a glance
- Stormfront, Diamond & Pearl series, 2008.
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- No published price history.
- Rare Holo LV.X rarity.
- Trades around $187.84 on TCGplayer.
Machamp price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Machamp #98.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $177.52
- Mid
- $649.54
- High
- —
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About Machamp #98
Card #98 of Stormfront is Machamp, a classic-era Pokémon card from the Diamond & Pearl series (2008). It is a Fighting-type Pokémon with 150 HP, printed as Level-Up.
Artwork is by Ryo Ueda; the Holofoil printing sits around $187.84, spanning $177.52–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Stormfront
- Series
- Diamond & Pearl
- Number
- #98 / 100
- Rarity
- Rare Holo LV.X
- Illustrator
- Ryo Ueda
- HP
- 150
- Type
- Fighting
- Subtype
- Level-Up
- Released
- 2008/11/01
Machamp attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Machamp #98 — the playability layer behind the price.
No Guard
As long as Machamp is your Active Pokémon, each of Machamp's attacks does 60 more damage to the Active Pokémon (before applying Weakness and Resistance) and any damage done to Machamp by your opponent's Pokémon is increased by 60 (after applying Weakness and Resistance).
Strong-Willed
During your opponent's next turn, if Machamp would be Knocked Out by damage from an attack, flip a coin. If heads, Machamp is not Knocked Out and its remaining HP becomes 10 instead.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Psychic +40
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless · Colorless
- Ability
- No Guard
- Attacks
- 1
Machamp price analysis
What drives the current market value of Machamp #98.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($187.84) — 1 version in total.
At $187.84 this is a high-end card where auction results and the specific variant — not daily listings — set the value.
At $187.84 this is a high-end card where auction results and the specific variant — not daily listings — set the value.
Cardmarket does not list Machamp, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Machamp price history & movement
Cardmarket does not publish recent price history for this card, so use sold listings on eBay and TCGplayer to gauge short-term movement.
Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $187.84–$187.84. The most recent snapshot of $187.84 sits 100% up that range.
Recorded volatility runs near 0% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
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 Machamp?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $187.84 market translates to a net of about $162.65 (eBay), $163.59 (TCGplayer), $178.10 (Cardmarket), $167.07 (Whatnot) or $187.84 (direct). That $25.19 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
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 Machamp #98.
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 Machamp?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Machamp #98 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 $187.84 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $531.97 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $156.11. You need a graded sale of $233.82 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $245.45 (107.7% 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.
Machamp within Stormfront
By market value Machamp sits at #4 of 63 in Stormfront (set median $19.81).
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 95%.
The set's top card is Charizard (#103), valued at $699.99.
What makes Machamp valuable
- Rare Holo LV.X is an upper-tier rarity, which concentrates demand on comparatively few copies.
- The Ryo Ueda artwork gives Machamp appeal beyond pure playability.
- At $187.84 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its thin supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- Its Fighting typing means Machamp has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Classic-era (2008) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
Buying & selling Machamp
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Machamp has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $187.84 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- For Machamp, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $187.84 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
Machamp value questions
What is the value of Machamp?
The current TCGplayer market value is $187.84 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $177.52 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at —.
Is Machamp a good investment?
As a classic-era Rare Holo LV.X card it is holding steady in the short term. Finite supply supports long-term value.
Is Machamp rare?
Machamp is a Rare Holo LV.X card from Stormfront (Diamond & Pearl series, 2008). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
What print variants exist for Machamp?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($187.84). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Machamp?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $187.84. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Machamp cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Rare Holo LV.X rarity tier, the classic-era Diamond & Pearl set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fighting), and condition. Artwork by Ryo Ueda also matters to collector demand.
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