Blaine's Charizard
Gym Challenge · 2 · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Set
Gym ChallengeNummer
2
Zeldzaamheid
Holo Rare
Variant
Normal
Market
Europe (CardMarket)
Sales Recorded
3,625
Last Updated
Mar 5, 2026
About Blaine's Charizard
Blaine's Charizard is a holographic rare card and one of the notable pulls from Gym Challenge, numbered 2 in the expansion. This is the Normal variant. Pricing for this card is based on the European CardMarket marketplace. As a premium-valued card, Blaine's Charizard is worth protecting in a sleeve and top-loader at minimum — professional grading may further enhance its value.
Blaine's Charizard Price Analysis
The current market price for Blaine's Charizard from Gym Challenge is $465.44 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $500.00 to a high of $1,000. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $17,999 — approximately 38.7x the ungraded market price. Over the past 30 days, Blaine's Charizard has increased in value by +81.7%, indicating growing demand among collectors. With a high volume of recorded sales (3,625+), this card has an active and liquid secondary market.
Grading Blaine's Charizard
Professional grading is available for Blaine's Charizard and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: BGS 7, BGS 8, BGS 8 5, CGC 8 5, CGS 8 5, EGS 8 5, PSA 7, PSA 8. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: MINT, NEAR MINT. At this value, professional grading is strongly recommended. A high grade can significantly increase the card's market value and provides authentication and protection.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cardmarket unsold | NEAR MINT | $1,000 | $500.00 | $1,000 | 1,100 |
| cardmarket unsold | MINT | $850.00 | $850.00 | $850.00 | 105 |
| cardmarket unsold | BGS 7 | $1,100 | $1,100 | $1,100 | 125 |
| cardmarket unsold | BGS 8 | $850.00 | $850.00 | $1,249 | 225 |
| cardmarket unsold | BGS 8 5 | $750.00 | $750.00 | $750.00 | 115 |
| cardmarket unsold | CGC 8 5 | $649.99 | $649.99 | $649.99 | 35 |
| cardmarket unsold | CGS 8 5 | $1,700 | $1,700 | $1,700 | 105 |
| cardmarket unsold | EGS 8 5 | $500.00 | $500.00 | $500.00 | 105 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 7 | $589.00 | $589.00 | $589.00 | 115 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 8 | $1,350 | $680.00 | $2,150 | 575 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 10 | $17,999 | N/A | N/A | — |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 9 | $1,300 | $895.95 | $9,999 | 965 |
| cardmarket | AGGREGATED | $465.44 | N/A | N/A | — |
| cardmarket unsold | PGS 8 | $999.99 | N/A | N/A | — |
Is Blaine's Charizard a Good Investment?
Holographic rares like Blaine's Charizard are among the most collected card types. They balance accessibility with genuine collectible appeal. The upward price trend suggests increasing demand. However, short-term price movements do not always indicate long-term direction. High trading volume makes this card relatively liquid, meaning it can be bought or sold quickly at market price. As with any collectible, values can fluctuate based on market conditions, format legality, nostalgia cycles, and overall demand in the Pokemon TCG market in 2026.
