Blaine’s Charizard 2/132 – Gym Challenge 1st Edition Holofoil

Product Information

Card Name:
Blaine’s Charizard

Card Number:
2/132

Set:
Gym Challenge

Series:
Gym Series

Rarity:
Rare Holo

Edition:
1st Edition

Card Type:
Stage 2 Pokémon

HP:
100

Type:
Fire

Illustrator:
Ken Sugimori

Publisher:
Wizards of the Coast

Card Overview

Released in October 2000 as part of the Gym Challenge expansion, Blaine’s Charizard is one of the most iconic Trainer-owned Pokémon cards ever produced.

Unlike the original Base Set Charizard, this version belongs to Gym Leader Blaine, giving it unique artwork, attacks, and flavour that make it stand apart from every other Charizard card. The 1st Edition Holofoil printing is especially prized because of its limited print run and historical importance within the Wizards of the Coast era.

Card Details

• Card Number: 2/132
• Expansion: Gym Challenge
• Series: Gym Series
• Rare Holo
• 1st Edition
• Stage 2 Pokémon
• HP 100
• Evolves from Blaine’s Charmeleon
• Illustrated by Ken Sugimori
• Wizards of the Coast Release

Attacks

Roaring Flames

Discard Fire Energy attached to Blaine’s Charizard to increase the attack’s damage output, allowing it to unleash devastating Fire-type attacks.

Flame Jet

Flip a coin. If heads, choose one of your opponent’s Pokémon and deal 40 damage, ignoring Weakness and Resistance. This unique sniping attack made Blaine’s Charizard memorable during the Gym era.

About Gym Challenge

Gym Challenge is the second Gym Series expansion and focuses on Pokémon owned by iconic Gym Leaders from the original games.

The set features legendary Trainer Pokémon including:

• Blaine’s Charizard
• Rocket’s Mewtwo
• Giovanni’s Gyarados
• Sabrina’s Alakazam
• Misty’s Gyarados

Today, Gym Challenge remains one of the most beloved Wizards of the Coast expansions thanks to its nostalgic Trainer Pokémon theme.

Why Collect Blaine’s Charizard?

Collectors consider this card a grail because it offers:

• Iconic Ken Sugimori Artwork
• Original Wizards of the Coast Printing
• Rare 1st Edition Holofoil
• One of the Most Popular Gym Leader Pokémon
• Vintage Charizard Collectible
• Strong Long-Term Investment Potential
• High Demand Among Charizard Collectors
• Centrepiece for Any WOTC Collection

Error & Corrected Print Variants

Early printings of Blaine’s Charizard included a well-known attack symbol error in Roaring Flames, where the attack text displayed the wrong Energy symbol. A corrected version was later released in much smaller quantities, making it particularly desirable among variant collectors. Both versions are highly collectible, with the corrected print generally regarded as the scarcer variant.

Historical Significance

As one of the final major Charizard releases during the Wizards of the Coast era, Blaine’s Charizard has earned legendary status within the Pokémon TCG hobby.

Its combination of nostalgic Gym Leader artwork, limited 1st Edition availability, and enduring Charizard popularity has made it one of the most recognizable vintage Pokémon cards ever printed. High-grade copies are especially coveted by advanced collectors.

Perfect for Pokémon Collectors

This card is ideal for collectors who are:

• Building a Charizard master collection
• Completing the Gym Challenge set
• Collecting Wizards of the Coast cards
• Investing in vintage Pokémon holos
• Pursuing high-grade PSA or CGC cards
• Building an elite Pokémon collection

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Every Blaine’s Charizard 2/132 – Gym Challenge 1st Edition Holofoil is packaged to help preserve its condition during shipping.

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