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Gym Challenge

$4.99 PACK

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About Gym Challenge

Gym Challenge is a Pokémon TCG expansion in the Gym series, released on October 16, 2000, with 132 cards. Use the simulator above to open virtual Gym Challenge booster packs with the same 5 commons / 3 uncommons / 1 reverse holo / 1 rare slot structure as a real pack, weighted by industry-standard pull rates and the latest market prices.

GYM CHALLENGE PULL RATES

Estimated chance per booster pack, by rarity tier.

RARITY TIERCARDSTIER ODDSPER-CARD ODDSTOP IN TIER
Rare2155.0%1 in 38Sabrina's Gengar · $159.71
Holo Rare2020.0%1 in 100Blaine's Charizard · $894.61
Tier odds reflect the chance the rare slot lands in that tier. Per-card odds split the tier evenly across all cards in it.

TOP 10 CHASE CARDS

Most valuable Gym Challenge cards by current market price.

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  1. #1Blaine's Charizard

    Blaine's Charizard

    Rare Holo · #2

    $894.61

  2. #2Rocket's Mewtwo

    Rocket's Mewtwo

    Rare Holo · #14

    $450.96

  3. #3Blaine's Arcanine

    Blaine's Arcanine

    Rare Holo · #1

    $289.99

  4. #4Erika's Venusaur

    Erika's Venusaur

    Rare Holo · #4

    $265.75

  5. #5Sabrina's Alakazam

    Sabrina's Alakazam

    Rare Holo · #16

    $253.54

  6. #6Misty's Gyarados

    Misty's Gyarados

    Rare Holo · #13

    $230.75

  7. #7Giovanni's Nidoking

    Giovanni's Nidoking

    Rare Holo · #7

    $202.54

  8. #8Rocket's Zapdos

    Rocket's Zapdos

    Rare Holo · #15

    $202.21

  9. #9Giovanni's Persian

    Giovanni's Persian

    Rare Holo · #8

    $194.99

  10. #10Giovanni's Gyarados

    Giovanni's Gyarados

    Rare Holo · #5

    $193.12

Gym Challenge FAQ

What's in a Gym Challenge booster pack?
Each Gym Challenge booster pack contains 10 Pokémon TCG cards: 5 commons, 3 uncommons, 1 reverse holo (any non-secret card from the set), and 1 rare slot. The rare slot can range from a basic Rare all the way up to a Special Illustration Rare or Hyper Rare, with each tier having its own pull rate.
How many cards are in the Gym Challenge set?
The Gym Challenge set contains 132 cards in total, released on October 16, 2000. You can simulate opening packs from this set on PokeDen for free, with real pull rates and live market prices.
How much does a Gym Challenge booster pack cost?
Gym Challenge booster packs typically retail for around $4.99 each. A sealed booster box (36 packs) usually runs about $180, and an Elite Trainer Box (ETB) is around $50. Prices vary by retailer and over time as sets age out of print.
What's the chase card in Gym Challenge?
The most valuable card currently in Gym Challenge is Blaine's Charizard, with an average market price around $894.61. Pull rates depend on the rarity tier and how many cards share that tier in the set — open virtual packs above to see how often it appears.
Is Gym Challenge worth opening?
Whether Gym Challenge is profitable to open depends on the current market price of its chase cards versus the booster pack price. PokeDen's free Pack EV calculator computes the expected value of every pack so you can decide before you buy — check the live numbers for Gym Challenge on the Pack EV tool.
Can I open Gym Challenge packs online for free?
Yes — PokeDen's pack simulator lets you open virtual Gym Challenge booster packs with the same pull rates as real packs and the latest market prices. It's free, requires no signup, and no real money is spent. Great for testing your luck or seeing what cards are in the set before buying.