PSA 8 Swirl! Pokemon 1996 Machamp #68 – Japanese Base Set Holo – Swirl

Card Details

Year: 1996
Set: Japanese Base Set / Japanese Basic
Pokémon: Machamp
Card #: 68
Finish: Holo
Holo Feature: ?? Prominent Visible Swirl
Language: Japanese
Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
Grading Company: PSA
PSA Certification #: 159846620
Grade: PSA 8 (NM-MT)

Highlights

• – 1996 Pokémon Japanese Base Set
• – Machamp #68
• – Holo Rare
• – ?? Prominent visible holo swirl
• – Professionally graded PSA 8 NM-MT
• – Original Japanese Pokémon release
• – Classic artwork by Ken Sugimori
• – PSA authenticated and encapsulated

Condition

Professionally graded PSA 8 NM-MT and permanently encapsulated in a PSA holder.

?? The holo features a prominent, clearly visible swirl in the lower-left portion of the artwork, positioned just below and to the left of Machamp.

Please review the high-resolution front, back, and swirl close-up photos for the exact card, swirl placement, and slab condition. Listing photos show the exact slab you will receive.

Why This Card Matters

Machamp #68 comes from the original 1996 Japanese Pokémon Base Set, placing it among the earliest Pokémon TCG releases.

The card features classic Ken Sugimori artwork against the vintage holofoil background and retains the original Japanese Pocket Monsters card back.

?? This particular PSA 8 example also features a well-defined holo swirl positioned prominently beneath Machamp — an additional visual feature sought by many vintage holo collectors.

With its 1996 release, iconic original-era artwork, PSA 8 NM-MT grade, and prominent swirl, this is an especially attractive display example of the Japanese Base Set Machamp.

Additional Information

• – Professionally authenticated and graded by PSA
• – Securely encapsulated for long-term protection
• – ?? Prominent visible holo swirl beneath Machamp
• – Original Japanese Pocket Monsters card back
• – Exact slab shown in listing photos
• – Ships securely in a bubble mailer