Master set guideUpdated 7 Oct 2026

Gym Heroes Master Set Guide

By Cardrake Research Team · Updated

Released 2000

Gym Heroes Pokemon TCG set logo
132
Total cards
TBD
Est. cost
Easy
Difficulty
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Gym Heroes chase cards & key targets

The most valuable cards in Gym Heroes at current market prices. They carry most of the completion cost, so plan them first.

What's in the Gym Heroes master set

The Gym Heroes master set is 132 cards: 132 base. That covers every printed variant — reverse holofoils, secret rares, and the special-art chase cards numbered past 132/132.

132
Base cards
0
Secret rares & variants
—
Reverse holos

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About this set

Rarity breakdown

Common
48 · 36%
Uncommon
42 · 32%
Rare
23 · 17%
Rare Holo
19 · 14%
Cards per rarity tier
RarityCardsShare of printed set
Common4836%
Uncommon4232%
Rare2317%
Rare Holo1914%

Artist spotlight

The illustrators behind the most cards in this set, with their standout artwork. Tap a card for details.

Ken Sugimori

95 cards in this set
Blaine's Moltres
Blaine's Moltres
#1
Normal
Brock's Rhydon
Brock's Rhydon
#2
Normal
Erika's Vileplume
Erika's Vileplume
#5
Normal

Atsuko Nishida

18 cards in this set
Erika's Clefable
Erika's Clefable
#3
Normal
Erika's Dragonair
Erika's Dragonair
#4
Normal
Misty's Seadra
Misty's Seadra
#9
Normal
Brock's Geodude
Brock's Geodude
#38
Normal

Keiji Kinebuchi

15 cards in this set

Sumiyoshi Kizuki

2 cards in this set
Recall
Recall
#116
Normal

Benimaru Itoh

1 card in this set
Brock's Onix
Brock's Onix
#21
Normal

Shin-ichi Yoshida

1 card in this set
Rocket's Snorlax
Rocket's Snorlax
#33
Normal

Gym Heroes master set buying guide

Where to buy Gym Heroes, which sealed product is worth the money, and when to pull the trigger.

Packs or singles?

$183
Est. box EV
$5
Est. pack EV
$0.00
Median card

Pack opening offers good value for this set

All Gym Heroes sealed products

ProductMarket
Gym Heroes Booster Pack [1st Edition]$495.00Shop →
Gym Heroes Booster Pack [Unlimited Edition]$269.72Shop →
Gym Heroes Booster Box [1st Edition]—Shop →
Gym Heroes Booster Box [Unlimited Edition]—Shop →
Gym Heroes Theme Deck - "Brock"—Shop →
Gym Heroes Theme Deck - "Erika"—Shop →
Gym Heroes Theme Deck - "Lt. Surge"—Shop →
Gym Heroes Theme Deck - "Misty"—Shop →

When to buy

Weeks 1–4
Launch

Singles panic-priced. Sealed carries 30–50% premium. Wait if you can.

Months 2–4
Stabilization

Best window for singles. Chase cards find their floor.

Months 4–12
Reprint watch

Bulk dips 15–20% on reprint news. Chase cards stay steady.

Year 2+
Long term

Sealed and top chase cards begin appreciation cycle.

Collecting strategy

Most cards in this set are worth around $0.5 as singles. Opening packs is the fun way to build your base of commons and uncommons with a chance at lucky pulls — but chase cards are statistically unlikely from sealed product. For most master set collectors, the smart approach is packs for bulk, singles for the rest.

Estimated Cost
$174
Timeframe
3-6 months

Mix of singles and strategic pack opening

1Buy singles for cards over $5
2Open booster boxes for bulk acquisition
3Target NM condition for valuable cards
4Include key reverse holofoils
5Use multiple marketplaces for best prices

Track your progress in the Gym Heroes binder planner →

Storage & protection

Protect your 132-card Gym Heroes master set with archival binders, perfect-fit sleeves, and top loaders for the chase cards. Plan on $150–250 for complete coverage.

Premium binders

Dragon Shield Codex · $30–50

Archival pages, side-loading pockets, acid-free. For 132 cards, plan on 8 double-sided 9-pocket pages.

Perfect-fit sleeves

Every card · $30–50 total

Prevent micro-scratches from sliding cards in and out of binder pockets. You'll need roughly 2 packs for full coverage.

Top loaders

Chase cards · $15–25/pack

Rigid protection for SIRs and grading candidates. Essential for anything over $50 raw.

Gym Heroes card list

Every card in the Gym Heroes master set. Search, filter by rarity or price, and mark off what you own as you go. Tap any card for prices and variants.

Track your collection. Mark cards owned or wanted, add condition & notes, and watch your master set progress.

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132 cards
CardPriceCollection
Blaine's Moltres1/132 · Rare Holo
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N
Brock's Rhydon2/132 · Rare Holo
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N
Erika's Clefable3/132 · Rare Holo
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N
Erika's Dragonair4/132 · Rare Holo
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N
Erika's Vileplume5/132 · Rare Holo
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N
Lt. Surge's Electabuzz6/132 · Rare Holo
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N
Lt. Surge's Fearow7/132 · Rare Holo
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N
Lt. Surge's Magneton8/132 · Rare Holo
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N
Misty's Seadra9/132 · Rare Holo
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N
Misty's Tentacruel10/132 · Rare Holo
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N
Rocket's Hitmonchan11/132 · Rare Holo
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N
Rocket's Moltres12/132 · Rare Holo
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N
Rocket's Scyther13/132 · Rare Holo
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N
Sabrina's Gengar14/132 · Rare Holo
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N
Brock15/132 · Rare Holo
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N
Erika16/132 · Rare Holo
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N
Lt. Surge17/132 · Rare Holo
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N
Misty18/132 · Rare Holo
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N
The Rocket's Trap19/132 · Rare Holo
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N
Brock's Golem20/132 · Rare
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N
Brock's Onix21/132 · Rare
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N
Brock's Rhyhorn22/132 · Rare
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N
Brock's Sandslash23/132 · Rare
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N
Brock's Zubat24/132 · Rare
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N
Erika's Clefairy25/132 · Rare
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N
Erika's Victreebel26/132 · Rare
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N
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N
Lt. Surge's Raichu28/132 · Rare
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N
Misty's Cloyster29/132 · Rare
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N
Misty's Goldeen30/132 · Rare
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N
Misty's Poliwrath31/132 · Rare
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N
Misty's Tentacool32/132 · Rare
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N
Rocket's Snorlax33/132 · Rare
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N
Sabrina's Venomoth34/132 · Rare
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N
Blaine's Growlithe35/132 · Uncommon
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N
Blaine's Kangaskhan36/132 · Uncommon
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N
Blaine's Magmar37/132 · Uncommon
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N
Brock's Geodude38/132 · Uncommon
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N
Brock's Golbat39/132 · Uncommon
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N
Brock's Graveler40/132 · Uncommon
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N
Brock's Lickitung41/132 · Uncommon
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N
Erika's Dratini42/132 · Uncommon
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N
Erika's Exeggcute43/132 · Uncommon
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N
Erika's Exeggutor44/132 · Uncommon
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N
Erika's Gloom45/132 · Uncommon
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N
Erika's Gloom46/132 · Uncommon
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N
Erika's Oddish47/132 · Uncommon
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N
Erika's Weepinbell48/132 · Uncommon
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N
Erika's Weepinbell49/132 · Uncommon
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N
Lt. Surge's Magnemite50/132 · Uncommon
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N

Frequently asked questions

How many cards are in the Gym Heroes master set?▾

The Gym Heroes master set is 132 cards: 132 base set cards numbered 001/132 through 132/132. Track all 132 with the free interactive checklist on Cardrake.

See also: Binder layout planner

What is the complete Gym Heroes master set card list?▾

The Gym Heroes set contains 132 base cards across 4 rarity tiers. View the complete card list with images, prices, and rarity information on the Gym Heroes binder layout page on Cardrake.

See also: Binder layout planner

How should I organize Gym Heroes in a binder?▾

For 132 cards (including reverse holos), a 9-pocket binder needs 8 double-sided pages and a 12-pocket binder needs 6 pages. Use Cardrake's visual binder planner to preview exactly how your cards will be laid out before you start sleeving.

See also: Binder layout planner, Binder organization guide

Is there a Gym Heroes master set checklist?▾

Yes — Cardrake provides a visual master set checklist for Gym Heroes with all 132 cards. You can track owned and missing cards, view your completion percentage, and plan your binder layout. Sign up for the Collector plan to save your progress.

See also: Binder layout planner

Is Gym Heroes worth collecting as a master set?▾

Gym Heroes has 132 unique cards. The manageable set size makes it a good choice for newer master set collectors. With 0 cards over $10, most of the value is concentrated in a few key cards.

See also: Master set guide, Binder layout planner

Essential collecting resources