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Blaine [1st Edition]
Wizards of the Coast•2000
$78.36Market Price
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Blaine [1st Edition] Card Facts & History
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Card History
This card is one of the standout holo Trainer cards of Gym Challenge, and Bulbapedia notes it was released in English as card 17/132 with art by Ken Sugimori, while its holo version first appeared in Japan’s Guren Town Gym Theme Deck.
Set Lore
Gym Challenge was the seventh main Pokémon TCG expansion and one of the defining WotC-era sets built around Gym Leaders, making Blaine a direct piece of the classic ‘owner’s Pokémon’ era collectors chase for nostalgia.
In-Game
Blaine’s in-game title is “The Hotheaded Quiz Master,” and his Cinnabar Gym is famous for making challengers answer Pokémon quiz questions before they can battle him, which gives this Trainer card extra personality beyond a simple support effect.
Card History
In the anime episode “Riddle Me This,” Blaine hides his Gym inside the Cinnabar volcano and battles Ash there, a dramatic setting that helped cement him as one of Kanto’s most memorable Fire-type Gym Leaders.
Artist
Because Ken Sugimori illustrated this card, it carries the unmistakable look of Pokémon’s original character designer, which gives Blaine’s holo portrait an especially authentic early-era feel for collectors.
Card Reference
About Blaine [1st Edition]
Blaine [1st Edition] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Gym Challenge set, card number 17. 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 $78.36, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
Card details
- Set
- Pokemon Gym Challenge
- Card Number
- #17
- Rarity
- Holo Rare
- Release Year
- 2000
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Blaine [1st Edition]?
The current market price of Blaine [1st Edition] is $78.36. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Blaine [1st Edition] from?
Blaine [1st Edition] is from the Pokemon Gym Challenge set, card number 17, released in 2000.
Is Blaine [1st Edition] worth grading?
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How can I buy or sell Blaine [1st Edition]?
You can buy or sell Blaine [1st Edition] 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.