| Set | Gym Challenge |
| Card number | 17 |
| Rarity | Rare Holo |
| Type | Trainer |
| HP | 0 |
| Artist | Ken Sugimori |
| Released | Oct 2000 |
Blaine #17 Value (Gym Challenge)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Blaine, listed as a Rare Holo Trainer in the Gym Challenge set, carries Ken Sugimori’s artwork and was released in late 2000. Despite being a Trainer card, it ranks well within the set’s value hierarchy near the top 25.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $31.52 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €99.00 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €43.74 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €61.52 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 107 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $451.11 |
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Why Blaine #17 is priced where it is
Blaine #17 is a Rare Holo Trainer card from Gym Challenge, the Gym era (2000). It ranks as number 25 by price out of 264 cards in the set. A PSA 10 sells for about 14x the raw price, so centering and surface condition decide most of what a copy is worth. Its price has held almost flat over the last 30 days ($31.52 to $31.52). The illustration is by Ken Sugimori.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACE | 9 | $105.00 | 1 |
| BGS | 9 | $100.16 | 4 |
| CGC | 10 | $124.54 | 5 |
| CGC | 9 | $71.81 | 5 |
| CGC | 8 | $65.67 | 4 |
| PSA | 10 | $451.11 | 5 |
| PSA | 9 | $149.61 | 5 |
| PSA | 8 | $80.80 | 5 |
| PSA | 7 | $67.30 | 5 |
| TAG | 10 | $873.50 | 1 |
| TAG | 8 | $71.82 | 1 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Blaine price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €99.00 | $31.52 |
| Oct 2026 | €100.03 | $31.52 |
| Sep 2026 | €72.27 | $30.97 |
| Aug 2026 | €50.20 | $30.17 |
| Jul 2026 | €47.00 | $29.82 |
| Jun 2026 | €45.40 | - |
| May 2026 | €46.83 | - |
| Apr 2026 | €47.48 | - |
Frequently asked questions
What is Blaine #17 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $31.52, a PSA 10 sells for around $451.11 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €99.00. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Blaine #17 worth?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Blaine #17 sells for about $451.11 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $31.52 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Blaine #17 rare?
Blaine #17 is printed at Rare Holo rarity and ranks number 25 by price among the 264 cards in Gym Challenge. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.
Is Blaine #17 going up in value?
Not much right now. Its price has stayed within a few percent over the last 30 days, at about $31.52.
Is Blaine #17 worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 14.3x raw ($419.59 more), but a PSA 9 is worth far less than a 10, so check centering, corners and surface first.
How do I check which printing of Blaine I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (17) at the bottom of the card, then match both to this page. A phone scanner such as Card Value Scanner on iPhone reads them from one photo; on Android, search the number in the price guide.
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