Gym Challenge Master Set Guide
By Cardrake Research Team · Updated
Released 2000
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Gym Challenge chase cards & key targets
The most valuable cards in Gym Challenge at current market prices. They carry most of the completion cost, so plan them first.
What's in the Gym Challenge master set
The Gym Challenge 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.
About this set
Rarity breakdown
| Rarity | Cards | Share of printed set |
|---|---|---|
| Common | 49 | 37% |
| Uncommon | 42 | 32% |
| Rare | 21 | 16% |
| Rare Holo | 20 | 15% |
Artist spotlight
The illustrators behind the most cards in this set, with their standout artwork. Tap a card for details.
Ken Sugimori
100 cards in this set
Keiji Kinebuchi
16 cards in this set
Atsuko Nishida
12 cards in this set
Shin-ichi Yoshida
2 cards in this set
Sumiyoshi Kizuki
1 card in this set
Hikaru Koike
1 card in this set
Gym Challenge master set buying guide
Where to buy Gym Challenge, which sealed product is worth the money, and when to pull the trigger.
Packs or singles?
Pack opening offers good value for this set
All Gym Challenge sealed products
| Product | Market | |
|---|---|---|
| Gym Challenge Booster Pack [1st Edition] | $825.00 | Shop → |
| Gym Challenge Booster Pack [Unlimited Edition] | $419.99 | Shop → |
| Gym Challenge Booster Box [1st Edition] | — | Shop → |
| Gym Challenge Booster Box [Unlimited Edition] | — | Shop → |
| Gym Challenge Theme Deck - "Blaine" | — | Shop → |
| Gym Challenge Theme Deck - "Giovanni" | — | Shop → |
| Gym Challenge Theme Deck - "Koga" | — | Shop → |
| Gym Challenge Theme Deck - "Sabrina" | — | Shop → |
When to buy
Singles panic-priced. Sealed carries 30–50% premium. Wait if you can.
Best window for singles. Chase cards find their floor.
Bulk dips 15–20% on reprint news. Chase cards stay steady.
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.
Mix of singles and strategic pack opening
Storage & protection
Protect your 132-card Gym Challenge 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 Challenge card list
Every card in the Gym Challenge 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.
| Card | Price | Collection |
|---|---|---|
Blaine's Arcanine1/132 · Rare Holo | — | N |
Blaine's Charizard2/132 · Rare Holo | — | N |
Brock's Ninetales3/132 · Rare Holo | — | N |
Erika's Venusaur4/132 · Rare Holo | — | N |
Giovanni's Gyarados5/132 · Rare Holo | — | N |
Giovanni's Machamp6/132 · Rare Holo | — | N |
Giovanni's Nidoking7/132 · Rare Holo | — | N |
Giovanni's Persian8/132 · Rare Holo | — | N |
Koga's Beedrill9/132 · Rare Holo | — | N |
Koga's Ditto10/132 · Rare Holo | — | N |
Lt. Surge's Raichu11/132 · Rare Holo | — | N |
Misty's Golduck12/132 · Rare Holo | — | N |
Misty's Gyarados13/132 · Rare Holo | — | N |
Rocket's Mewtwo14/132 · Rare Holo | — | N |
Rocket's Zapdos15/132 · Rare Holo | — | N |
Sabrina's Alakazam16/132 · Rare Holo | — | N |
Blaine17/132 · Rare Holo | — | N |
Giovanni18/132 · Rare Holo | — | N |
Koga19/132 · Rare Holo | — | N |
Sabrina20/132 · Rare Holo | — | N |
Blaine's Ninetales21/132 · Rare | — | N |
Brock's Dugtrio22/132 · Rare | — | N |
Giovanni's Nidoqueen23/132 · Rare | — | N |
Giovanni's Pinsir24/132 · Rare | — | N |
Koga's Arbok25/132 · Rare | — | N |
Koga's Muk26/132 · Rare | — | N |
Koga's Pidgeotto27/132 · Rare | — | N |
Lt. Surge's Jolteon28/132 · Rare | — | N |
Sabrina's Gengar29/132 · Rare | — | N |
Sabrina's Golduck30/132 · Rare | — | N |
Blaine's Charmeleon31/132 · Uncommon | — | N |
Blaine's Dodrio32/132 · Uncommon | — | N |
Blaine's Rapidash33/132 · Uncommon | — | N |
Brock's Graveler34/132 · Uncommon | — | N |
Brock's Primeape35/132 · Uncommon | — | N |
Brock's Sandslash36/132 · Uncommon | — | N |
Brock's Vulpix37/132 · Uncommon | — | N |
Erika's Bellsprout38/132 · Uncommon | — | N |
Erika's Bulbasaur39/132 · Uncommon | — | N |
Erika's Clefairy40/132 · Uncommon | — | N |
Erika's Ivysaur41/132 · Uncommon | — | N |
Giovanni's Machoke42/132 · Uncommon | — | N |
Giovanni's Meowth43/132 · Uncommon | — | N |
Giovanni's Nidorina44/132 · Uncommon | — | N |
Giovanni's Nidorino45/132 · Uncommon | — | N |
Koga's Golbat46/132 · Uncommon | — | N |
Koga's Kakuna47/132 · Uncommon | — | N |
Koga's Koffing48/132 · Uncommon | — | N |
Koga's Pidgey49/132 · Uncommon | — | N |
Koga's Weezing50/132 · Uncommon | — | N |
Frequently asked questions
How many cards are in the Gym Challenge master set?▾
The Gym Challenge 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 Challenge master set card list?▾
The Gym Challenge set contains 132 base cards across 4 rarity tiers. View the complete card list with images, prices, and rarity information on the Gym Challenge binder layout page on Cardrake.
See also: Binder layout planner
How should I organize Gym Challenge 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 Challenge master set checklist?▾
Yes — Cardrake provides a visual master set checklist for Gym Challenge 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 Challenge worth collecting as a master set?▾
Gym Challenge 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