Set market cap
132 cards tracked dailyWhat to target in Gym Challenge
The top 10 cards are 61% of the set’s $3,157.00 estimated singles cost — plan these first and the rest follows on a normal budget.
| # | Card | Number | Rarity | Market | PSA 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Blaine's Charizard | #2 | Rare Holo | $584.96 | $6,314.29 |
| 2 |  Rocket's Mewtwo | #14 | Rare Holo | $258.69 | $4,800.00 |
| 3 |  Sabrina's Gengar | #29 | Rare | $219.92 | $3,700.00 |
| 4 |  Erika's Venusaur | #4 | Rare Holo | $182.42 | $2,911.00 |
| 5 |  Misty's Gyarados | #13 | Rare Holo | $156.31 | $2,641.51 |
| 6 |  Giovanni's Gyarados | #5 | Rare Holo | $137.83 | $2,562.00 |
| 7 |  Rocket's Zapdos | #15 | Rare Holo | $103.05 | $1,358.00 |
| 8 |  Blaine's Arcanine | #1 | Rare Holo | $102.65 | $4,295.00 |
| 9 |  Giovanni's Machamp | #6 | Rare Holo | $83.73 | $985.59 |
| 10 |  Sabrina's Alakazam | #16 | Rare Holo | $83.50 | $1,866.50 |
How Gym Challenge 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
Gym Challenge pull-rate estimates
Community-estimated era averages from large pack-opening aggregates — not official Pokémon data. “Specific card” is the expected packs for ONE particular card of that rarity.
| Rarity | Cards in set | Any pull | Specific card |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rare Holo | 20 | 1 in 3 | 1 in 60 |
Which Gym Challenge cards are worth grading?
Positive expected value after ~$25 fees at live PSA prices and this set's real gem rates.
Blaine's Charizard #2raw $584.96 → PSA 10 $6,314.29 10.8×EV +$1,098.56Rocket's Mewtwo #14raw $258.69 → PSA 10 $4,800.00 18.6×EV +$590.15Sabrina's Gengar #29raw $219.92 → PSA 10 $3,700.00 16.8×EV +$587.82Erika's Venusaur #4raw $182.42 → PSA 10 $2,911.00 16×EV +$321.37Misty's Gyarados #13raw $156.31 → PSA 10 $2,641.51 16.9×EV +$350.46Giovanni's Gyarados #5raw $137.83 → PSA 10 $2,562.00 18.6×EV +$307.81Strong PSA 10 premium — the math works only on gem-worthy copies.
Fees eat most of the margin. Grade to preserve a pristine pull, not for profit.
Erika's Kindness #103raw $28.97 → PSA 10 $70.00 2.4×EV −$2.32
Erika's Ivysaur #41raw $19.11 → PSA 10 $149.15 7.8×EV +$20.61
Giovanni's Nidoqueen #23raw $14.84 → PSA 10 $82.47 5.6×EV −$0.06
Erika's Clefairy #40raw $13.43 → PSA 10 $135.50 10.1×EV +$18.50
Koga's Muk #26raw $12.84 → PSA 10 $61.01 4.8×EV −$7.28
Lt. Surge's Eevee #51raw $12.11 → PSA 10 $94.89 7.8×EV +$4.34Premiums and EV use tonight’s PSA prices and this set’s real gem rates — not projections.
What collectors say about Gym Challenge
Creators on Gym Challenge
Synthesized from widely-reported collector consensus — see a take that’s off? Use the report link on any card page.
Protect your Gym Challenge cards
This set has 8 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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Sealed products
![Gym Challenge Booster Box [Unlimited Edition]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/285314.jpg?v=4)
![Gym Challenge Booster Box [1st Edition]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/276588.jpg?v=4)
![Gym Challenge Booster Pack [1st Edition]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/138140.jpg?v=4)
![Gym Challenge Booster Pack [Unlimited Edition]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/138139.jpg?v=4)
All cards 132
Most valuable cards in Gym Challenge
- Blaine's Charizard #2 — $584.96
- Rocket's Mewtwo #14 — $258.69
- Sabrina's Gengar #29 — $219.92
- Erika's Venusaur #4 — $182.42
- Misty's Gyarados #13 — $156.31
- Giovanni's Gyarados #5 — $137.83
- Rocket's Zapdos #15 — $103.05
- Blaine's Arcanine #1 — $102.65
- Giovanni's Machamp #6 — $83.73
- Sabrina's Alakazam #16 — $83.50
About Gym Challenge
Gym Challenge is a Pokémon TCG expansion in the Gym series, released on 2000-10-16. The set contains 132 cards. The combined market value of a complete set is currently $3,156.63, with Blaine's Charizard #2 as the most valuable card at $584.96. Prices update nightly from live market data.
Gym Challenge — FAQ
How many cards are in Gym Challenge?
Gym Challenge contains 132 cards.
What is the most valuable card in Gym Challenge?
Blaine's Charizard #2 at $584.96, based on live market data updated nightly.
How much is a complete Gym Challenge set worth?
A complete raw set is currently worth about $3,156.63 at market prices.
When was Gym Challenge released?
Gym Challenge was released on 2000-10-16.