Battle the Gym Leaders
Gym Heroes brought Kanto's iconic Gym Leaders into the TCG, with cards like Misty's Seadra, Lt. Surge's Electabuzz, and Erika's Dragonair battling for supremacy.
gym1 Overview
Gym Heroes, released August 14, 2000, is the first of two Gym Leader-themed expansions. It features 132 cards tied to Kanto Gym Leaders including Misty, Brock, Lt. Surge, Erika, and Blaine. Each leader has a dedicated Pokemon lineup and trainer cards.
Most Valuable Cards
Blaine's Arcanine holo and Misty's Seadra holo are top cards for collectors. Erika's Dragonair holo and Lt. Surge's Electabuzz holo are also desirable. Rocket's Hitmonchan holo is a sleeper pick. 1st Edition holos range from $50 to $500+ in mint condition.
Cards from Gym Heroes
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Blaine's Moltres
Brock's Rhydon
Erika's Clefable
Erika's Dragonair
Sabrina's Gengar
Brock's Sandslash
Misty's Tentacool
Brock's Lickitung
Lt. Surge's Magnemite
Sabrina's Jynx
Brock's Mankey
Erika's Bellsprout
Misty's Goldeen
Sabrina's Mr. Mime
No Removal Gym
Lt. Surge's Treaty
Blaine's Gamble
Energy Flow
Misty's Duel
Narrow Gym
Sabrina's Gaze
Trash Exchange
Fighting Energy
Fire Energy
Grass Energy
Lightning Energy
Psychic Energy
Water Energy
Frequently Asked Questions
01. Which Gym Leaders are featured in Gym Heroes?
Gym Heroes features Misty, Brock, Lt. Surge, Erika, and Blaine, along with a handful of Team Rocket-affiliated cards. The remaining Gym Leaders appear in the follow-up set, Gym Challenge.
02. What is the most valuable Gym Heroes card?
Blaine's Arcanine holo and Misty's Seadra holo are typically the most valuable. 1st Edition PSA 10 copies of either can sell for $1,000–$3,000.
03. Is Gym Heroes part of a two-set series?
Yes. Gym Heroes and Gym Challenge form a two-part series. Together they cover all eight Kanto Gym Leaders plus Giovanni from Team Rocket.
04. How many holo rares are in Gym Heroes?
Gym Heroes contains 19 holographic rare cards, spanning the various Gym Leaders' signature Pokemon and a few Team Rocket entries.
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