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Viridian City Gym
Gym Challenge 123/132 • uncommon
- Set
- Gym Challenge
- Number
- 123/132
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2000
- Market price
- $2.62
- Artist
- Keiji Kinebuchi
What it does
This card stays in play after being played. Discard this card if another Stadium card comes into play.
Whenever a Pokémon with Giovanni in its name evolves, its owner removes 2 damage counters from that Pokémon (or 1 if it only has 1).
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
The Viridian City Gym card was released in the Gym Challenge expansion in 2000, serving as a tactical representation of the final obstacle in the original Pokémon Red and Blue video games. It was designed to reflect the transition of the Gym’s leadership from Giovanni to the player, capturing the essence of the Earth Badge challenge within the TCG's strategic framework. The card was part of a broader set designed to emphasize the thematic connection between the anime's Gym Leaders and their respective signature environments.
The artwork for this card, characteristic of the Gym Challenge series, features a stylized depiction of the Gym’s interior, focusing on the tactical atmosphere familiar to players of the Kanto region games. As an Uncommon card, it was crafted to provide players with a specific mechanical utility—healing Pokémon during their turn—while reinforcing the lore-heavy nature of the set. It remains a notable piece for collectors focusing on the Kanto-era expansions that bridged the gap between the Game Boy titles and the trading card game.
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