1999 Pokemon Game #8 Machamp 1st Ed Shadowless (2)

Updated September 8, 2026

Lot number105
Estimate70.00 - 250.00 USD
CategorySports & Trading Cards
AuctionLegends Never Fade: September Summer Auction
DateSeptember 26, 2026 at 12:00 PM CDT
Auction houseEra's End Auctions
LocationLake Zurich, Illinois

1999 Pokemon Game #8 Machamp - Holo 1st Edition - Shadowless Pokemon Trading Cards (2 Cards Total). Featuring one of the most recognizable holographic cards from the earliest days of the Pokemon Trading Card Game. These examples come from the coveted Shadowless printing of the original Base Set, easily distinguished by the absence of the dark drop shadow surrounding the artwork frame and representing one of the earliest English Pokemon card designs produced by Wizards of the Coast. Each card also bears the iconic 1st Edition stamp and features Machamp in classic artwork by Ken Sugimori, surrounded by the brilliant holographic background that defined the earliest era of Pokemon collecting. As one of the original 151 Pokemon and the powerful final evolution of Machop and Machoke, Machamp became an instantly recognizable character to the generation that experienced the explosive debut of Pokemon in North America. The combination of 1st Edition designation, Shadowless characteristics, vintage holographic presentation, and original Base Set origins gives these cards tremendous nostalgic appeal and an unmistakable connection to the beginning of the Pokemon phenomenon. With two vintage examples included, this duo represents an exciting addition to any Base Set, Shadowless, original 151, or vintage Pokemon collection.

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