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Blaine's Last Resort
Gym Heroes 105/132 • uncommon
- Set
- Gym Heroes
- Number
- 105/132
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2000
- Market price
- $2.11
- Artist
- Ken Sugimori
What it does
You can't play this card if you have any cards in your hand other than Blaine's Last Resort. Show your hand to your opponent, then draw 5 cards.
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Where it came from
Blaine's Last Resort was released in 2000 as part of the Gym Heroes expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set was unique for focusing on the signature Pokémon and training styles of the Kanto region's Gym Leaders, specifically Blaine, Erika, Lt. Surge, and Sabrina. The card represents a pivotal moment in Blaine's thematic approach, drawing inspiration from his fiery, high-stakes persona found in the Pokémon anime and video games.
The card features artwork by Ken Sugimori, whose distinctive, clean style defined the early visual identity of the franchise. By framing this trainer card as a desperate final maneuver, the design aimed to capture the intensity of a Gym Leader battle where victory is secured through unconventional strategy. Upon release, it was regarded as a quintessential utility card for competitive players, appreciated for its clever integration of the game's evolving mechanics during the late Wizards of the Coast era.
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