Pokemon Gym Heroes Master Set Checklist (132 Cards)

The Gym Heroes master set contains 132 cards, released on August 14, 2000. It was the first set to feature Pokémon owned by specific Gym Leaders (Brock, Misty, Erika, and Lt. Surge), marking a major shift in the TCG’s design.

🌟 Holographic Rares ★

Blaine's Moltres #1 Pokemon Gym Heroes — Blaine’s Moltres #1 Pokemon Gym Heroes

Brock's Rhydon #2 Pokemon Gym Heroes — Blaine’s Moltres #1 Pokemon Gym Heroes

⭐ Non‑Holo Rares ★

15/132 Brock 16/132 Erika 17/132 Lt. Surge 18/132 Misty 19/132 The Rocket’s Trap 20/132 Brock’s Golem 21/132 Brock’s Onix 22/132 Brock’s Rhyhorn 23/132 Brock’s Sandslash 24/132 Brock’s Zubat 25/132 Erika’s Clefairy 26/132 Erika’s Victreebel 27/132 Lt. Surge’s Electabuzz (Lv.22) 28/132 Lt. Surge’s Raticate 29/132 Misty’s Cloyster 30/132 Misty’s Goldeen 31/132 Misty’s Poliwhirl 32/132 Misty’s Psyduck

🟢 Uncommons ◆

Cards like Brock’s Graveler, Erika’s Gloom, Lt. Surge’s Voltorb, Misty’s Starmie, Sabrina’s Jynx, and many more fill the uncommon slots (33–64/132).

🟡 Commons ●

Includes staples such as Brock’s Geodude, Erika’s Bellsprout, Lt. Surge’s Pikachu, Misty’s Horsea, Sabrina’s Abra, and others (65–96/132).

⚡ Trainer Cards

From 97/132 to 132/132, featuring Gym Leader‑specific trainers like Brock’s Training Method, Misty’s Wrath, Erika’s Perfume, Lt. Surge’s Treaty, plus general trainers like Energy Flow and No Removal Gym.

✅ Key Notes

Total: 132 cards (numbered 1/132 through 132/132).
Available in 1st Edition and Unlimited prints.
First set to spotlight Gym Leaders, giving Pokémon ownership and personality.
Popular chase cards: Sabrina’s Gengar, Blaine’s Moltres, Rocket’s Scyther, and Misty’s Tentacruel.

Gym Heroes marked a turning point in the Pokémon TCG, shifting the spotlight from shadowy Dark Pokémon to the personalities of the Gym Leaders themselves.

With 132 cards featuring Brock, Misty, Erika, and Lt. Surge, the set gave collectors and players a new sense of identity—Pokémon were no longer just creatures—still, partners tied to iconic trainers from the games and anime. Holographic cards like Sabrina’s Gengar and Blaine’s Moltres became instant favourites, while the introduction of Gym‑specific Trainer cards added depth to gameplay.

As part of the early era, Gym Heroes stands as a bridge between the foundational sets and the more complex expansions that followed, embodying both nostalgia and innovation. Completing the master set is not just about filling slots—it’s about capturing the moment when the Pokémon TCG began to tell stories through its cards, bringing the world of Kanto’s Gym Leaders directly into the hands of collectors.

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