Question 1

Is Machoke worth grading?

Accepted Answer

Here's the honest math: a raw Machoke sits at $61, a Grade 9 jumps to $208, and a PSA 10 sits at $1,231, which works out to about 20.3 times the raw price. That's a real gap, and it's tempting. But gem mint is called gem mint for a reason, corners, centering and surface all have to line up perfectly, and vending set cards from this era aren't always forgiving on that front. Grading fees and turnaround time eat into your margin too, so before you send one off, ask yourself honestly whether the copy in your hand looks PSA 10 clean or just really nice. If it's the latter, a Grade 9 result at $208 is still a fine outcome, just don't count on the jackpot.

Question 2

How rare is Machoke?

Accepted Answer

Machoke's Uncommon rarity tag tells you it was never printed as sparingly as the holo rares or full arts from this set, so raw copies aren't hard to track down if you're patient. Where things tighten up is at the top end. Getting a card from 2023's Japanese Vending run into true PSA 10 condition takes a clean pull and careful handling from day one, and that scarcity at the gem mint level is exactly why the price climbs so sharply once you leave Grade 9 territory. It's less about the card being rare and more about survival: how many stayed pristine long enough to earn that perfect grade.

Question 3

Where can you pull Machoke?

Accepted Answer

We've tracked 62 real pulls of Machoke across courtyard, collector-crypt and mnstr, which gives us a genuine look at where this card actually shows up rather than just guessing. It's turned up in packs like the Pokémon Starter Pack, The Amazing Chase Encore, the Elite Pokémon Gacha Pack, Pack 1 and the Pokémon Pro Pack, so if you're hoping to pull one yourself, those are the names to watch. The biggest recorded pull value we've logged for Machoke sits at $230, a nice reminder that pack odds can occasionally hand you more than the going raw price, though most rips won't get there and opening packs is always a gamble more than an investment.

Question 4

How much is Machoke worth?

Accepted Answer

A raw or ungraded Machoke from the 2023 Japanese Vending set is currently valued around $61. Grading changes that picture quite a bit, with a Grade 9 sitting at $208 and a PSA 10 reaching $1,231, so the answer really depends on the condition of the copy you have.

Question 5

Is Machoke worth grading?

Accepted Answer

It can be, if your copy is genuinely clean, since a PSA 10 is worth about 20.3 times the raw price. Just weigh that against grading fees and the real chance of landing a 9 instead of a 10, gem mint isn't guaranteed just because a card looks nice at a glance.

Question 6

How much is a PSA 10 Machoke worth?

Accepted Answer

A PSA 10 Machoke is currently valued at $1,231, a big step up from the $61 raw price and the $208 Grade 9 mark. That jump reflects just how tough it is to land a perfect gem mint copy from this vending set.

Grade	Value	Population
PSA 10 (Gem Mint)	$1.3k	245
PSA 9	$246	372
PSA 8	$93	100
PSA 7	$35	27
PSA 6	$28	8
PSA 5	$22	4
PSA 4	$19	1
PSA 3	$16	-
PSA 2	$14	-
PSA 1	-	-
Raw / Ungraded	$63	-

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