How many cards are in Gym Challenge?
Gym Challenge has 132 cards: 20 holo rares at numbers 1–20, 21 rares, 42 uncommons and 49 commons. It released in English on October 16, 2000 — two months after Gym Heroes.
Which Gym Leaders are in Gym Challenge?
Blaine, Sabrina, Koga and Giovanni — the four the set is built around, with each leader’s own Pokémon printed as their cards. The prior set, Gym Heroes, covered Brock, Misty, Lt. Surge and Erika.
Does Gym Challenge have a 1st Edition?
Yes. Every Gym Challenge card exists in 1st Edition and Unlimited; the stamp ran until Neo Destiny in 2002.
Is there a Shadowless Gym Challenge?
No. Shadowless is Base Set only.
Does Gym Challenge have reverse holos?
No. Reverse holos begin with Legendary Collection in 2002, nearly two years after this set.
How do I tell a 1st Edition Gym Challenge card?
The Edition 1 stamp outside the lower-left of the illustration box, plus the Gym Challenge set symbol beside the card number. Watch the symbol on this pair in particular — Gym Heroes and Gym Challenge shadows sit side by side in listings and the two sets share a naming style.
How many holo cards are in Gym Challenge?
20 — numbers 1 to 20. Blaine’s Charizard #2 and Rocket’s Mewtwo #14 are the two that carry the set.
