Blaines charmander – Gym Heroes (#61)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Blaines charmander (#61) is a Common card from Gym - Gym Heroes released in 2000. It showcases artwork by Ken Sugimori and the Kindle attack (10 damage), Discard 1 Energy card attached to Blaine's Charmander in order to use this attack. If the Defending Pokémon has any Energy cards attached to it, choose 1 of them and discard it.. Cardmarket average sale is €2.05, Floor listings start near €0.50.
- Cardmarket trend price: €1.29
- Recent low listing: €0.50
Card Details
- Set
- Gym Heroes
- Card Number
- 61
- Rarity
- ✨ Common
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Ken Sugimori
- HP
- 50
- Type
- 🔥 Fire
- Weaknesses
- Water ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
- Evolves To
- Charmeleon
Attacks & Strategy
-
Kindle
[Fire]
— 10
Discard 1 Energy card attached to Blaine's Charmander in order to use this attack. If the Defending Pokémon has any Energy cards attached to it, choose 1 of them and discard it. - Slash [Colorless, Colorless] — 20
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Blaines charmander from Gym Heroes (Common) represents an interesting 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 charmander 61 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Blaines charmander's Kindle deals 10 damage for Fire energy. Special effect: Discard 1 Energy card attached to Blaine's Charmander in order to use this attack. If the Defending ...
Stats Overview: 50 HP • Fire Type • Weak to Water ×2
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 Heroes #61 ← Current | 50 | 2 attacks | Common | N/A |
�📦 Gym Heroes Set Context
This Blaines charmander is part of the Gym Heroes 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 charmander 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
- Common cards from Gym Heroes 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 Heroes
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Blaines charmander 61 was released in 2000 in the Gym Heroes 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 Heroes 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 charmander 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 charmander 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 charmander works best in Fire type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.