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Dark Machoke 40/82

Name: Dark Machoke #40 - Team Rocket | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: base5-40
Price: 6.91 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Team Rocket Released: Apr 24, 2000

Pokémon: Machoke

Fighting Type Uncommon Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita Pull Rate: 1 in 8 packs (12.5%) Evolves From: Machop Evolves To: Machamp

Raw Prices

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first Edition

Found in Booster Packs

6.91 $0.21 (3.13%)

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unlimited

Found in Booster Packs

2.66 $0.20 (6.99%)

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	359.39	0.50%	x52
PSA9	65.01	22.89%	x9.4
PSA8.5	38.06	—	x5.5
PSA8	27.80	13.84%	x4.0
PSA7	17.45	0.17%	x2.5

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	180.16	—	x68
PSA9	37.97	15.79%	x14
PSA8	19.99	9.84%	x7.5
PSA7	17.56	109.80%	x6.6

PSA10 Price History

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
232
13.21%
$359.39
PSA 9 Mint
747
42.54%
$65.01
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
470
26.77%
$27.80
PSA 7 Near Mint
169
9.62%
$17.45
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
69
3.93%
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PSA 5 Excellent
38
2.16%
—
PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
14
0.80%
—
PSA 3 Very Good
5
0.28%
—
PSA 2 Good
1
0.06%
—
PSA 1 Poor
1
0.06%
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Is Dark Machoke 40/82 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $6.91 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $40.13

$6.91

Raw

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PSA 1 —

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PSA 2 —

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PSA 3 —

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PSA 4 —

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PSA 5 —

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PSA 6 —

$17.45

PSA 7 −$19.73

$27.80

PSA 8 −$10.72

$65.01

PSA 9 +$21.65

$359.39

PSA 10 +$277.76

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $6.91 raw cost.

Keep in mind: Don't forget about PSA upcharges! High-value cards that get top grades are often bumped to higher pricing tiers by PSA, which can alter your final profit margins.

Population Report (PSA)

About Dark Machoke

While normally peaceful and friendly, the number of incidents involving cruel Machokes is rising.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Machoke
National Pokédex #[67]
Card Number 40/82
Card RarityUncommon
IllustratorMitsuhiro Arita
Release Date24/04/2000
SeriesBase
Expansion Team Rocket
Evolves From
Machop
Evolves To
Machamp
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionKanto
Generation Generation 1

Card Attributes

Energy Type Fighting
Health Points60 HP
Weakness Psychic ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×2

Attacks

Drag Off20
Before doing damage, choose 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon and switch it with the Defending Pokémon. Do the damage to the new Defending Pokémon. This attack can't be used if your opponent has no Benched Pokémon.
Knock Back30
If your opponent has any Benched Pokémon, he or she chooses 1 of them and switches it with the Defending Pokémon. (Do the damage before switching the Pokémon.)

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Dark Machoke wielding a massive boulder overhead, roaring fiercely with power, surrounded by floating rocks in a dynamic, intense battle scene under a bright, open sky.

Playability Overview

Dark Machoke’s ability to manipulate opponent’s Benched Pokémon with Drag Off and Knock Back adds strategic control by disrupting their setup, though its moderate damage and HP require careful timing for effective use.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Heavy LiftingThis Dark Machoke is all about power and intensity, with that dramatic pose and the boulder overhead. I’d suggest placing it on a page dedicated to strong fighters or brawn-focused Pokémon. Pair it with other dark or fighting types that showcase their might, like Dark Gyarados or Hitmonchan, to really emphasize the strength theme.Additional Binder Suggestions: Cave / Intense / Bold Colors / Heavyweight / Strength Training

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Dark Machoke #40/82 FAQs: Price, Grading & Collecting

Answers about Dark Machoke #40/82 from Team Rocket — live market value, pull rates, PSA grading returns and tournament legality.

Is Dark Machoke #40/82 going up or down in value?

Over the last 30 days, an ungraded Dark Machoke has moved up 3.1% to $6.91. PSA 10 copies are up 0.5% over the same period.

What are the odds of pulling Dark Machoke #40/82?

Dark Machoke #40/82 appears roughly 1 in 8 packs, which works out at 12.5% per pack. That makes it one of the harder cards to pull from Team Rocket.

How rare is Dark Machoke #40/82?

Dark Machoke #40/82 is a Uncommon, one of the higher rarity tiers in Team Rocket.

Is Dark Machoke #40/82 worth grading?

At $6.91 raw, you need a PSA 10 to profit. A PSA 10 sells for $359.39, giving a net return of +$277.76 after grading costs and selling fees. PSA 9 returns +$21.65 and PSA 8 returns −$10.72, so a PSA 9 or 10 can profit, while anything below that loses money on this card.

How many PSA 10 copies of Dark Machoke #40/82 exist?

PSA have graded 1,756 copies of Dark Machoke #40/82, of which 232 came back as PSA 10. That is a gem rate of 13.2%, or roughly 1 in 7.6 graded copies.

Is Dark Machoke #40/82 hard to get in gem mint?

No. At a 13.2% gem rate, Dark Machoke grades better than the Team Rocket average by 1.5 points. Most submitted copies come back clean.

Who illustrated Dark Machoke #40/82?

Dark Machoke #40/82 was illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita, who has illustrated 1418 Pokémon cards in total.

When was Dark Machoke #40/82 released?

Dark Machoke #40/82 was released on 24 April 2000 as part of Team Rocket. It belongs to the Vintage era and features a Generation 1 Pokémon from the Kanto region.

Dark Machoke 40/82