Blaines charizard – Gym Challenge (#2)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Blaines charizard (#2) is a Rare Holo card from Gym - Gym Challenge released in 2000. It showcases artwork by Ken Sugimori and the Roaring Flames attack (20+ damage), Discard all Fire Energy cards attached to Blaine's Charizard. If all Energy cards attached to Blaine's Charizard provide 2 Fire Energy, discard all of them. This attack does 20 damage plus 20 more damage for each Fire Energy discarded in this way.. Cardmarket average sale is €302.26, Floor listings start near €179.99.
- Cardmarket trend price: €314.77
- Recent low listing: €179.99
Card Details
- Set
- Gym Challenge
- Card Number
- 2
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Ken Sugimori
- HP
- 100
- Type
- 🔥 Fire
- Weaknesses
- Water ×2
- Resistances
- Fighting -30
- Retreat Cost
- 3 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Roaring Flames
[Fire]
— 20+
Discard all Fire Energy cards attached to Blaine's Charizard. If all Energy cards attached to Blaine's Charizard provide 2 Fire Energy, discard all of them. This attack does 20 damage plus 20 more damage for each Fire Energy discarded in this way. -
Flame Jet
[Fire, Fire]
Flip a coin. If heads, choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 40 damage to that Pokémon. Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for this attack. (Any other effects that would happen after applying Weakness and Resistance still happen.)
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Blaines charizard from Gym Challenge (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2000, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Ken Sugimori.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Blaines charizard 2 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Blaines charizard's Roaring Flames deals 20+ damage for Fire energy. Special effect: Discard all Fire Energy cards attached to Blaine's Charizard. If all Energy cards attached to Blaine...
Stats Overview: 100 HP • Fire Type • Weak to Water ×2 • Resistant to Fighting -30
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gym Challenge #2 ← Current | 100 | 2 attacks | Rare Holo | N/A |
�📦 Gym Challenge Set Context
This Blaines charizard is part of the Gym Challenge expansion , released as part of the Gym series in 2000.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Ken Sugimori, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Blaines charizard card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Rare Holo cards from Gym Challenge are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Ken Sugimori resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Fire typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
More from Gym Challenge
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Blaines charizard 2 was released in 2000 in the Gym Challenge expansion. This set is part of the Gym series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Ken Sugimori. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Gym Challenge is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Fire type Pokémon like Blaines charizard with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Unlimited format.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Blaines charizard card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Fire energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Blaines charizard works best in Fire type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.