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Singles · SAR / MUR · Gym Heroes (Gym Challenge Japanese)
Blaine's Arcanine Holo
カツラのウィンディ
$170
Condition
Near Mint
Set
Gym Heroes (Gym Challenge Japanese)
Release
1998
Rarity
Holo Rare
Origin
Japan print
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2 business days
About this card
This is the Japanese Gym Challenge set holo version of Blaine's Arcanine (カツラのウィンディ), featuring the iconic Ken Sugimori artwork of a roaring Arcanine against a shimmering golden background. The card is LV.42 with 90 HP and features two powerful attacks including Firestorm (ほのおのあらし) dealing 120 damage. As part of the Japanese Gym series featuring Gym Leaders, this card is highly sought after by vintage collectors. The Gym Heroes/Challenge sets introduced the concept of Trainer-owned Pokémon cards, making them a beloved and nostalgic part of early TCG history.
Authenticity guaranteed
Inspected under 10× loupe and UV light. Full refund on any verified fake.
Tracked worldwide
Ships from Osaka via EMS / DHL with insurance and a top-loader + team-bag.
7-day returns
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Duties disclosed
US 15% import duty + carrier fees not included. EU IOSS at checkout.
Japan provenance
How this card got to you.
01
Sourced in Osaka
Printed on Japanese card stock — thicker, more saturated, and graded higher on average than the English equivalent. Sourced directly from Japanese retail, tournament, and secondary-market channels.
02
Authenticated
10× loupe inspection, UV and black-light check, centering and edge review against the known print run. Fakes are refunded — no questions.
03
Sleeved on pull
Every card is sleeved and top-loaded before it sees daylight. Perfect Fit inners, Dragon Shield outers, PSA-safe holders.
04
Shipped tracked
Tamper-evident mailer, ‘Do Not Bend’ stamp, tracked EMS or DHL with insurance covering the full declared value.
