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Blaine's Rhyhorn Card Details

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Blaine's Rhyhorn
Pokemon Gym Challenge - 1st Edition  ·  2000  ·  #65
8.5 Crown Grade
Near Mint+
Cert # 000035060
Subgrades
9 Centering
8 Corners
8 Edges
9 Surface
Centering60/40 or better on the front. 80/20 or better on the back.
CornersClean corners with minor visible wear & softening. Tiny nicks are visible upon close inspection and more noticeable under magnification.
EdgesEdges have very minimal nicks, fraying, & chipping. Not noticeable upon quick inspection, but after thorough evaluation it is slightly visible.
SurfaceNear-perfect surface with only the tiniest imperfections visible under close inspection. Surface appears clean and free of noticeable marks.
Card Notes
Gym Challenge arrived in 2000 as a landmark set for the Trading Card Game, introducing Gym Leader themed decks and bringing beloved characters from the Nintendo games into the TCG universe. This set represents a golden era when Pokémon cards dominated the hobby, capturing the imagination of players and collectors worldwide during the franchise's peak cultural moment. Blaine's Rhyhorn showcases one of Kanto's most memorable Gym Leaders alongside his powerful rock-type companion. The card's artwork captures the intensity of Blaine's volcanic personality, making it a sought-after piece for fans of both the character and this formative set period.
Market Value
$21.50 Grade 8-8.5 value
Source: PriceCharting · Updated Nov 06, 2026
Market Reference
Raw / Ungraded
$3.12
Grade 8-8.5
$21.50
Value by Grade · PriceCharting
Price History — This Grade
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Population Insights
5 Total Pop
2 This Grade
0 Higher Grade
3 Lower Grade
Grade Count
8.5 THIS SLAB 2
8 3
★  Subgrade Ranking
Ranks #1 of 2 among Grade 8.5 copies
Subgrade Profile — Centering / Corners / Edges / Surface
9 / 8 / 8 / 9
0 Better
1 Equal
1 Lower
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