Set market cap
132 cards tracked dailyWhat to target in Gym Challenge
The top 10 cards are 61% of the set’s $3,204.00 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 | $596.76 | $17,814.35 |
| 2 |  Rocket's Mewtwo | #14 | Rare Holo | $285.63 | $5,774.99 |
| 3 |  Sabrina's Gengar | #29 | Rare | $212.92 | $4,910.02 |
| 4 |  Erika's Venusaur | #4 | Rare Holo | $180.80 | $3,260.06 |
| 5 |  Misty's Gyarados | #13 | Rare Holo | $164.85 | $3,691.17 |
| 6 |  Giovanni's Gyarados | #5 | Rare Holo | $137.72 | $2,917.27 |
| 7 |  Rocket's Zapdos | #15 | Rare Holo | $111.88 | $1,275.00 |
| 8 |  Blaine's Arcanine | #1 | Rare Holo | $105.80 | $5,750.00 |
| 9 |  Giovanni's Machamp | #6 | Rare Holo | $85.61 | $825.00 |
| 10 |  Lt. Surge's Raichu | #11 | Rare Holo | $83.64 | $1,225.00 |
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 $596.76 → PSA 10 $17,814.35 29.9×EV +$1,413.51Rocket's Mewtwo #14raw $285.63 → PSA 10 $5,774.99 20.2×EV +$441.44Sabrina's Gengar #29raw $212.92 → PSA 10 $4,910.02 23.1×EV +$444.33Erika's Venusaur #4raw $180.80 → PSA 10 $3,260.06 18×EV +$173.74Misty's Gyarados #13raw $164.85 → PSA 10 $3,691.17 22.4×EV +$395.77Giovanni's Gyarados #5raw $137.72 → PSA 10 $2,917.27 21.2×EV +$223.67Strong 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 Ivysaur #41raw $18.54 → PSA 10 $149.71 8.1×EV +$17.92
Giovanni's Nidoqueen #23raw $14.75 → PSA 10 $124.29 8.4×EV +$7.90
Sabrina's Haunter #55raw $12.33 → PSA 10 $204.76 16.6×EV +$23.16
Koga's Muk #26raw $12.07 → PSA 10 $61.01 5.1×EV −$0.47
Giovanni's Pinsir #24raw $10.91 → PSA 10 $83.61 7.7×EV +$8.36
Sabrina's Golduck #30raw $10.75 → PSA 10 $50.86 4.7×EV −$4.62Premiums 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=5)
![Gym Challenge Booster Box [1st Edition]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/276588.jpg?v=5)
![Gym Challenge Booster Pack [1st Edition]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/138140.jpg?v=5)
![Gym Challenge Booster Pack [Unlimited Edition]](https://api.cardprice.com/images/products/138139.jpg?v=5)
All cards 132
Most valuable cards in Gym Challenge
- Blaine's Charizard #2 — $596.76
- Rocket's Mewtwo #14 — $285.63
- Sabrina's Gengar #29 — $212.92
- Erika's Venusaur #4 — $180.80
- Misty's Gyarados #13 — $164.85
- Giovanni's Gyarados #5 — $137.72
- Rocket's Zapdos #15 — $111.88
- Blaine's Arcanine #1 — $105.80
- Giovanni's Machamp #6 — $85.61
- Lt. Surge's Raichu #11 — $83.64
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 $3,204.29, with Blaine's Charizard #2 as the most valuable card at $596.76. 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 $596.76, based on live market data updated nightly.
How much is a complete Gym Challenge set worth?
A complete raw set is currently worth about $3,204.29 at market prices.
When was Gym Challenge released?
Gym Challenge was released on 2000-10-16.