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Blaine's Last Resort
#105/132 in Gym Heroes, Uncommon, illustrated by Ken Sugimori.
- Set
- Gym Heroes
- Card number
- #105/132
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Language
- English
- Release date
- August 14, 2000
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
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Collector Notes
Blaine's Last Resort
Blaine's Last Resort appears in the English print of Gym Heroes, released on August 14, 2000. Blaine's Last Resort is a uncommon rarity. The Gym Heroes set contains 132 cards.
Artist Info
This card's illustration was created by Ken Sugimori.
Collector Insights
Blaine's Last Resort is a Trainer card from the Gym series, specifically part of the Gym Heroes set released on August 14, 2000. The card is illustrated by Ken Sugimori and carries an Uncommon rarity. Its themecolor is a warm orange (#e3af5b), reflecting the set's thematic palette. The card's rules state that players cannot use it if they hold any cards in their hand besides Blaine's Last Resort, requiring them to reveal their hand to their opponent before drawing five cards. This effect alters gameplay by enforcing a specific condition for play and introducing a draw phase. The card's design and function are tied to the Gym Heroes set's focus on competitive play mechanics. It serves as a unique Trainer card with a distinct interaction that influences deck strategy. The absence of typical Pokémon attributes like types, attacks, or resistances highlights its role as a specialized Trainer card.
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