Machop
Base Set (Shadowless) · 052/102 · Common
Current Prices
Number
052/102
Rarity
Common
Variant
1st_Edition
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
353
Last Updated
Mar 17, 2026
About Machop
Machop is a Common card that is widely available in the secondary market, numbered 052/102 in the expansion. This is the 1st_Edition variant. This card sits in the budget-friendly range, making it accessible for most collectors looking to add it to their binder.
Machop Price Analysis
The current market price for Machop from Base Set (Shadowless) is $16.39 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $15.42 to a high of $15.42. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $499.99 — approximately 30.5x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $109.19. The price has remained relatively stable over the last 30 days with a +3.3% change. This card sees moderate trading activity, with 353 recorded sales providing reliable pricing data.
Grading Machop
Professional grading is available for Machop and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: BGS 4 5, CGC 10, CGC 5, CGC 5 5, CGC 6, CGC 7, CGC 7 5, CGC 8. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: LIGHTLY PLAYED, NEAR MINT, DAMAGED, HEAVILY PLAYED, MODERATELY PLAYED. For cards in this price range, grading makes sense primarily if the card is in near-mint condition and you plan to hold it long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $7.06 | $6.88 | $6.88 | 12 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $9.97 | $9.43 | $9.43 | 63 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $30.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 5 | $39.96 | $39.96 | $39.96 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 5 5 | $19.95 | $19.95 | $19.95 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 6 | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $18.67 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $24.29 | $24.29 | $24.29 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $499.99 | $483.00 | $483.00 | 28 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $12.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 12 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $8.60 | $8.35 | $8.35 | 30 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $16.39 | $15.42 | $15.42 | 51 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $5.59 | $5.24 | $5.24 | 9 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $5.50 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 20 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $47.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 24 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 1 |
| ebay | SGC 7 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 5 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $14.86 | $35.80 | $35.80 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 8 5 | $63.00 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | BGS 4 5 | $29.95 | $29.95 | $29.95 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $105.21 | $200.00 | $200.00 | 13 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $40.00 | $29.99 | $29.99 | 17 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $109.19 | $99.99 | $99.99 | 27 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $59.99 | $79.99 | $79.99 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $36.00 | $37.00 | $37.00 | 3 |
Is Machop a Good Investment?
As a common card, Machop's individual collectible value is modest, though complete sets including all commons can be valuable. Price stability indicates consistent demand without speculative spikes — often a healthy sign for a collectible. As with any collectible, values can fluctuate based on market conditions, format legality, nostalgia cycles, and overall demand in the Pokemon TCG market in 2026.
