Challenge from the DarknessJPN
Set market cap
99 cards tracked dailyWhat to target in Challenge from the Darkness
The top 10 cards are 74% of the set’s $2,155.00 estimated singles cost — plan these first and the rest follows on a normal budget.
| # | Card | Number | Rarity | Market | PSA 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Sabrina's Gengar | #promo | Holo Rare | $800.00 | $7,787.95 |
| 2 |  Blaine's Charizard | #promo | Holo Rare | $197.59 | $3,494.04 |
| 3 |  Koga's Ninja Trick | #promo | Uncommon | $115.57 | $1,727.00 |
| 4 |  Rocket's Mewtwo | #promo | Holo Rare | $112.62 | $2,650.00 |
| 5 |  Imakuni?'s Doduo | #promo | Super Rare | $85.37 | $1,099.97 |
| 6 |  Erika's Venusaur | #promo | Holo Rare | $69.02 | $1,010.00 |
| 7 |  Blaine's Dodrio | #promo | Common | $57.57 | — |
| 8 |  Giovanni's Gyarados | #promo | Holo Rare | $53.12 | $1,284.50 |
| 9 |  Blaine's Moltres | #promo | Holo Rare | $51.71 | $953.71 |
| 10 |  Blaine's Arcanine | #promo | Holo Rare | $51.20 | $825.89 |
How Challenge from the Darkness is built
Rarity breakdown
Price distribution
Most cards are bulk — the set’s value concentrates in a few chase cards.
Singles or sealed?
Sealed product comparison
Which Challenge from the Darkness cards are worth grading?
Positive expected value after ~$25 fees at live PSA prices and this set's real gem rates.
Sabrina's Gengar #promoraw $800.00 → PSA 10 $7,787.95 9.7×EV +$1,730.99Blaine's Charizard #promoraw $197.59 → PSA 10 $3,494.04 17.7×EV +$699.16Koga's Ninja Trick #promoraw $115.57 → PSA 10 $1,727.00 14.9×EV +$374.44Rocket's Mewtwo #promoraw $112.62 → PSA 10 $2,650.00 23.5×EV +$590.75Imakuni?'s Doduo #promoraw $85.37 → PSA 10 $1,099.97 12.9×EV +$255.18Erika's Venusaur #promoraw $69.02 → PSA 10 $1,010.00 14.6×EV +$201.73Premiums and EV use tonight’s PSA prices and this set’s real gem rates — not projections.
Protect your Challenge from the Darkness cards
This set has 4 cards worth $100+ — sleeve-and-toploader territory at minimum, and the chase cards deserve double-sleeving.
Every card worth more than bulk goes in a sleeve before anything else touches it.
eBay →The archival-safe standard for cards you handle — double-sleeve chase cards with a perfect-fit inner.
eBay →Sleeve + toploader is the minimum for anything you might grade or sell raw.
eBay →Side-loaders keep cards from sliding out; zip closure keeps dust and drops away.
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All cards 99
Most valuable cards in Challenge from the Darkness
- Sabrina's Gengar #promo — $800.00
- Blaine's Charizard #promo — $197.59
- Koga's Ninja Trick #promo — $115.57
- Rocket's Mewtwo #promo — $112.62
- Imakuni?'s Doduo #promo — $85.37
- Erika's Venusaur #promo — $69.02
- Blaine's Dodrio #promo — $57.57
- Giovanni's Gyarados #promo — $53.12
- Blaine's Moltres #promo — $51.71
- Blaine's Arcanine #promo — $51.20
About Challenge from the Darkness (Japanese)
Challenge from the Darkness (Japanese) is a Pokémon TCG expansion in the Japanese series, released on 1998-06-25. The set contains 99 cards. The combined market value of a complete set is currently $2,154.84, with Sabrina's Gengar #promo as the most valuable card at $800.00. Prices update nightly from live market data.
Challenge from the Darkness (Japanese) — FAQ
How many cards are in Challenge from the Darkness (Japanese)?
Challenge from the Darkness (Japanese) contains 99 cards.
What is the most valuable card in Challenge from the Darkness (Japanese)?
Sabrina's Gengar #promo at $800.00, based on live market data updated nightly.
How much is a complete Challenge from the Darkness (Japanese) set worth?
A complete raw set is currently worth about $2,154.84 at market prices.
When was Challenge from the Darkness (Japanese) released?
Challenge from the Darkness (Japanese) was released on 1998-06-25.