2000 Pokemon Team Rocket Dark Machoke 1st Edition #40/82
Machoke (Dark Machoke) · Wizards of the Coast (WotC) · TCG Uncommon, 1st Edition
Player
Machoke (Dark Machoke)
Set
Team Rocket (1st Edition)
Year
2000
Card #
40/82
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 6 (EX-MT). Visible surface wear, significant whitening on back edges likely (common for age), and centering appears slightly bottom-heavy.
Category
TCG Uncommon, 1st Edition
Manufacturer
Wizards of the Coast (WotC)
Demand Level
Moderate. While not a holofoil 'Big Three' card, 1st Edition Team Rocket cards have a dedicated collector base driven by set-completers.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $15-20, PSA 8: $35-45, PSA 9: $85-110
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sold listings for raw 1st Edition Dark Machoke range from $6 to $14 depending on surface scratches. PSA 9 copies have recently settled around the $95 mark.
Description
A classic piece of Pokemon TCG history, this 1st Edition Dark Machoke from the iconic 2000 Team Rocket set features the 'R' symbol indicating its first-print run status. The card depicts Machoke lifting a massive boulder in the unique 'Dark' style artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita.
Key Features
Features the 1st Edition stamp on the middle-left; part of the first set to introduce 'Dark' Pokemon; artwork by legendary illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita; highly nostalgic Wizards of the Coast era production.
Authenticity Indicators
1st Edition stamp font and placement are consistent with WotC standards. Color saturation and font kerning (specifically in the '60 HP') look correct. High confidence in authenticity.
Flaws to Note
Significant centering issues visible with the bottom yellow border being thicker than the top. Minor corner softening on the bottom left. Unknown back condition, but typical 1st edition cards from this era suffer from 'silvering' or white edge wear.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for raw vintage Pokemon cards. TCGPlayer is excellent for high-volume sellers, while local Facebook TCG groups can avoid fees.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless you believe it is a flawless PSA 10, as the grading fees will outweigh the market value of a mid-grade copy. List as '1st Edition' in the title and provide a clear photo of the back. Ship in a penny sleeve and top-loader inside a bubble mailer.