Bellsprout – Gym Challenge (#38)

Bellsprout Pokémon card from Gym Challenge (2000) — card #38. Released in 2000 as part of the Gym series, Gym Challenge introduced Bellsprout in Uncommon rarity. This Uncommon print by Ken Sugimori features Grass typing. The artwork by Ken Sugimori showcases Bellsprout's distinctive Grass, making this card a sought-after collectible for both competitive players and art enthusiasts. In gameplay, this Pokémon offers 40 HP with 1 attack, making it valuable for competitive decks. As a Uncommon card, this print holds significant collector value and is often featured in premium collections focused on Bellsprout or Gym Challenge completionist sets. Subtype classification: Basic. Current market value: lowest available price in EUR is €2.16$2.38, stable over 7 days

Card overview

Bellsprout Uncommon card from Gym Challenge (Gym, 2000) — card #38 illustrated by Ken Sugimori. It’s a Basic Grass type with 40 HP. Key attacks include Stretch Vine and the ability Soak Up. Weak to Fire ×2; retreat cost 1. Legalities — Unlimited: Legal. A Gym era uncommon print with enduring collector interest.

• Set: Gym Challenge
• Card No.: 38
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
• HP: 40
• Type: Grass
• Legalities: unlimited: Legal
• Subtype: Basic
• Prices: €2.22$2.44 (Cardmarket)
• Variants: 1stEdition, unlimited
• Price last updated: 2025/08/16 · 2025/08/16

Gameplay details

• Stretch Vine [Grass]: Choose 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon, and this attack does 10 damage to it. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

• Weaknesses: Fire ×2
• Retreat: 1 (Colorless)

Abilities

• Soak Up: Once during your turn (before your attack), you may take up to 2 Grass Energy cards attached to your other Pokémon and attach them to Erika's Bellsprout. This power can't be used if Erika's Bellsprout is Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed.

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