Blaine’s Quiz #1 Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Blaine’s Quiz #1 is a rare card from the Gym Heroes set, numbered 97. It captures the essence of Gym Leader Blaine and offers a quirky twist for collectors: it forgoes traditional HP and attacks, yet plays a distinctive role within the set.

Quick Facts

• Card ID: gym1-97
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Stage: None
• Types: None
• Weaknesses: None
• Resistances: None
• Subtypes: None

Key Printings

This card appears exclusively in the Gym Heroes set under the set code gym1. It is a rare card and is illustrated by Ken Sugimori, a prominent artist known for his classic Pokémon artwork. No other printings or reprints are documented.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for Blaine’s Quiz #1. The card is identified by its number 97 in the Gym Heroes set and is uniquely titled “Blaine’s Quiz #1.” The card’s market reference query is “Blaine’s Quiz #1 Gym Heroes 97.”

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

This card features a special rule: you place a Basic Pokémon or Evolution card from your hand face down and have your opponent guess the length of its name. Depending on the guess, either player draws 2 cards, and the card returns to your hand. It is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Care & Storage Tips

Given its rarity and unique gameplay role, Blaine’s Quiz #1 should be stored in a protective sleeve and kept away from direct sunlight to preserve the artwork by Ken Sugimori. Maintaining a stable, dry environment will help prevent warping or damage to this rare collectible.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Gym Heroes: Blaine’s Quiz #1 is a rare, non-Pokémon card that adds a strategic guessing element to gameplay. It stands out in the Gym Heroes set for its unusual mechanics and classic Ken Sugimori illustration.