Offered here is a beautiful PSA 9 Mint example of Blaine’s Growlithe from the 2000 Pokémon Gym Heroes set, one of the most beloved early-era expansions in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Gym Heroes introduced the iconic Gym Leader Pokémon cards, pairing Pokémon with their trainers. This card features Blaine’s Growlithe, the loyal Fire-type companion of the Cinnabar Island Gym Leader. The card showcases vibrant artwork by Ken Sugimori, capturing Growlithe against a dramatic flame backdrop.

This is the 1st Edition printing, identifiable by the Edition 1 stamp, making it significantly more desirable than unlimited printings. Early Pokémon cards from the Wizards of the Coast era continue to attract strong collector demand, particularly in high-grade PSA slabs.

Graded PSA 9 Mint, the card displays excellent centering, crisp edges, and strong surface quality—an outstanding collectible example for both Pokémon investors and nostalgic collectors.

Card Details

• Card: Blaine’s Growlithe

• Set: Gym Heroes

• Year: 2000

• Card Number: 62/132

• Edition: 1st Edition

• Grade: PSA 9 (Mint)

• Certification #: 54179183

• Illustrator: Ken Sugimori

• Publisher: Wizards of the Coast / Nintendo

Gym Heroes remains one of the defining expansions of the early WOTC Pokémon era, and graded 1st Edition cards from this set continue to perform strongly in the collectible card market.

A great addition for collectors building PSA Pokémon sets, Gym Heroes collections, or Fire-type Pokémon displays.