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Challenge!
Pokemon Team Rocket - 1st Edition  ·  2000  ·  #74
8 Crown Grade
Near Mint
Cert # 000034922
Subgrades
9 Centering
7 Corners
7.5 Edges
8 Surface
Centering60/40 or better on the front. 80/20 or better on the back.
CornersCorners are generally sharp with light wear. Minor nicks & slight softening at the tips are present but are not prominent.
EdgesClean edges with minimal wear. Minor imperfections such as nicks & light chipping are visible by the naked eye and under magnification.
SurfaceClean surface with minimal imperfections. Tiny scratches, light handling marks, and minor print lines are visible under magnification.
Card Notes
Team Rocket marked a landmark moment in Pokémon TCG history as the first set to fully embrace the franchise's villains. Released in 2000, it captured the cultural phenomenon at its peak, introducing Dark Pokémon and Trainer cards that fundamentally shifted gameplay strategy. The set remains iconic for collectors who lived through the TCG boom, representing the period when Pokémon cards were everywhere and competitive play was evolving rapidly. Challenge is a Trainer card that stands out for its unique gameplay mechanics and distinctive artwork. Its design reflects the creative variety that made Team Rocket special—departing from standard support cards to offer interesting strategic choices. Collectors seek this card both for nostalgic value and as a piece of the set's diverse card pool that helped define the early competitive metagame.
Market Value
$21.24 Grade 8-8.5 value
Source: PriceCharting · Updated Nov 06, 2026
Market Reference
Raw / Ungraded
$5.98
Grade 8-8.5
$21.24
Value by Grade · PriceCharting
Price History — This Grade
Price data from PriceCharting
Population Insights
1 Total Pop
1 This Grade
0 Higher Grade
0 Lower Grade
Grade Count
8 THIS SLAB 1
★  Subgrade Ranking
Ranks #1 of 1 among Grade 8 copies
Subgrade Profile — Centering / Corners / Edges / Surface
9 / 7 / 7.5 / 8
0 Better
1 Equal
0 Lower
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