Blaine’s Charizard Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Blaine’s Charizard from the Gym Challenge set is a Rare Holo card numbered 2. This fiery Pokémon has 100 HP and features the powerful attack Roaring Flames. Its striking design captures the intense energy of Blaine’s iconic Charizard.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fire
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Blaine’s Charmeleon)
• Weakness: Water (×2)
• Resistance: Fighting (-30)
• Retreat Cost: 3

Key Printings

This printing is from the Gym Challenge set, identified by set code “gym2” and card number 2. It has two attacks:
– “Roaring Flames,” which requires discarding Fire Energy cards to deal increasing damage.
– “Flame Jet,” which can deal 40 damage to an opponent’s Pokémon without applying Weakness or Resistance if a coin flip is successful.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by its “Rare Holo” rarity, illustrator Ken Sugimori, and the Gym Challenge set code “gym2.” The card image can be referenced at /images/gym2/gym2-2.jpg for visual verification.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats, limiting its use in official tournament play. No additional rules or abilities are noted for this printing.

Care & Storage Tips

• Store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture.
• Avoid bending or scratching the holo surface.
• Keep in a temperature-controlled environment to prevent warping.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Gym Challenge: Blaine’s Charizard appears as a rare holo Stage 2 Fire-type Pokémon, emphasizing strategic energy management with “Roaring Flames” and “Flame Jet” for risk–reward gameplay.