Blaine’s Charmeleon Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Blaine’s Charmeleon (Gym Challenge, #31) is an Uncommon Stage 1 Fire-type with 70 HP and the attack Fire Claws. Its bold Ken Sugimori artwork captures the intense spirit of Blaine’s team.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fire
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Blaine’s Charmander)
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Attacks:
• Fire Claws: Deals 30 damage for two Fire Energy.
• Bonfire: Flip 3 coins; for each heads, discard 1 Fire Energy attached to Blaine’s Charmeleon to deal 10 damage times the number of heads to each of your opponent’s Pokémon. This attack ignores Weakness and Resistance for damage calculation.

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Gym Challenge set, card number 31. It is an Uncommon rarity card featuring classic Ken Sugimori artwork. The card’s unique identifier is gym2-31.

Variants & Identifiers

No known print variants exist for this card. It can be identified by its set code “gym2,” card number 31, and the distinctive Ken Sugimori illustration. The card’s image can be viewed at /images/gym2/gym2-31.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats, according to available data.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve condition and value, store the card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface, especially given the detailed Ken Sugimori artwork.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Gym Challenge: Blaine’s Charmeleon appears as a strategic Fire-type Stage 1 Pokémon with energy-discard mechanics and multi-target damage potential, fitting the gym-themed competitive playstyle of the set.