Blaine's Arcanine Pokemon Gym Challenge #1
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Blaine's Arcanine Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Blaine's Arcanine is a landmark vintage holo because its Firestorm attack was the first printed Pokémon TCG attack with a base damage of over 100, giving this card real bragging-rights history in the WotC era.
Set Lore
As card #1 in Gym Challenge, Blaine's Arcanine opens a set built around Kanto Gym Leaders like Blaine, Sabrina, Koga, and Giovanni, which helps make it feel like one of the banner cards of the expansion.
In-Game
This card fits Blaine's video-game identity perfectly, since Blaine is the Cinnabar Island Fire-type Gym Leader and Bulbapedia notes that Arcanine is the signature Pokémon he always leads with.
Card History
Blaine's card line carries extra nostalgia because his anime debut in "Riddle Me This" turned the Cinnabar Gym into a riddle-filled volcanic showdown, cementing him as one of Kanto's most memorable Gym Leaders.
Artist
The card is illustrated by Ken Sugimori, Pokémon's original character designer, which gives Blaine's Arcanine the classic house-style look that many collectors instantly associate with early Pokémon history.
Card Reference
About Blaine's Arcanine (Pokemon Gym Challenge #1)
Blaine's Arcanine is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Gym Challenge set, card number 1. This card has a Holo Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 2000. The current market price is $103.07, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
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Over the last 90 days, the Raw NM market price has ranged from $95.79 to $103.07, with a median of $99.34.
Card details
- Card Number
- #1
- Rarity
- Holo Rare
- Release Year
- 2000
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
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Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Blaine's Arcanine from Pokemon Gym Challenge #1?
The current market price of Blaine's Arcanine is $103.07. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Blaine's Arcanine from?
Blaine's Arcanine is from the Pokemon Gym Challenge set, card number 1, released in 2000.
Is Blaine's Arcanine worth grading?
Whether Blaine's Arcanine is worth grading depends on its condition and the graded population for the card. Higher grades command larger premiums, so review recent graded sales and use Double Holo's Grading ROI tools to weigh the cost of grading against the expected graded value before submitting.
How can I buy or sell Blaine's Arcanine?
You can buy or sell Blaine's Arcanine on the Double Holo marketplace, which pairs live listings with a bid and ask order book, so you can set your own price or take the best available offer. Sellers pay a 4.9% platform fee on completed sales, with a $1 minimum.
Approximately 2,500 PSA graded copies tracked.
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