Viridian City Gym (Gym Challenge 123) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Viridian City Gym is an uncommon card from the Gym Challenge set, numbered 123. This Stadium card evokes the iconic Viridian City and the strategic challenges trainers face there. Collectors value it for its tie to a classic Pokémon location and its distinctive in-world flavor.

Quick Facts

• Card Type: Stadium
• Stage: Stadium
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Weaknesses: None
• Resistances: None
• Evolves From: None
• Flavor Text: Unknown
• Print Variants: None known
• Image:

Key Printings

Printed solely in the Gym Challenge set (set code: gym2), this card is number 123 and classified as Uncommon. The Keiji Kinebuchi artwork is a defining feature of this printing.

Variants & Identifiers

No alternate print variants or special editions are documented. Identification rests on:
– Set code: gym2
– Card number: 123
– Illustration by Keiji Kinebuchi

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

Rules: This card stays in play after being played. Discard this card if another Stadium card comes into play. Whenever a Pokémon with Giovanni in its name evolves, its owner removes 2 damage counters from that Pokémon (or 1 if it only has 1).

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or surface scratches to maintain condition and preserve the detailed Keiji Kinebuchi artwork.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Gym Challenge: A strategic Stadium supporting Giovanni-themed Pokémon, adding tactical depth to gameplay. Its uncommon rarity and unique effect make it a notable inclusion for collectors and specialized deck-builders.