Machamp VMAX 194/189

This is Machamp VMAX from Astral Radiance, an English Sword and Shield era set. The 194/189 number sits above the set total of 189, which makes this a Secret Rare, one of the cards printed beyond the main numbered list and reserved for the very top of the set.

The Rainbow tag confirms the rainbow rare treatment, a multicoloured pastel finish that washes the artwork in soft gradients and is one of the most recognisable Secret Rare styles of the era. As a VMAX, Machamp brings an enormous HP pool and a heavy hitting attack, which suited its powerhouse identity perfectly. The Dynamax form pictured on VMAX cards gives the four armed fighter an even more imposing presence.

Rainbow rare Secret Rares like this one were among the headline chase cards of their sets, valued for their scarcity and their distinctive look. For collectors completing Astral Radiance or building a run of rainbow VMAX cards, this Machamp is a strong centrepiece.

Condition and authenticity

This card meets Monster Mart's Mint condition standard:

• Corners: No visible fraying or whitening
• Edges: Smooth and clean, no silvering
• Surface: Free of scratches, dents, creases or smudges
• Centering: Within 60/40 front limit

Every card is authenticated and thoroughly inspected by Monster Mart, and ships tracked from Brisbane in protective sleeves and rigid holders.