Blaine (17)
Gym Challenge · 017/132 · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Set
Gym ChallengeNumber
017/132
Rarity
Holo Rare
Variant
Unlimited_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Blaine (17) Worth?
Blaine (17) (Unlimited_Holofoil variant) is a holographic rare from Gym Challenge, card number 017/132. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it carries real mid-range value and is worth keeping protected in a sleeve and top-loader.
Blaine (17) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Blaine (17) (Gym Challenge, 017/132) is worth around $32.10 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $32.10, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $12.41. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $32.10, Lightly Played $24.46, Moderately Played $21.93, Heavily Played $14.13, Damaged $12.41 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $344.99 — about 11x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $70.00.
Is It Worth Grading Blaine (17)?
Grading Blaine (17) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($32.10) and a PSA 10 ($344.99) is about $312.89 — a 11x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $70.00, PSA 8 $60.00. Grading is worth considering if your copy looks clean — the PSA 10 premium can comfortably clear the fee.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $27.77 | $27.77 | $27.77 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $59.99 | $59.99 | $59.99 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $344.99 | $344.99 | $344.99 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $44.95 | $44.95 | $44.95 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $70.00 | $70.00 | $70.00 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $12.41 | $12.41 | $12.41 | 42 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $14.13 | $14.13 | $14.13 | 47 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $24.46 | $25.00 | $26.00 | 127 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $21.93 | $23.94 | $23.94 | 78 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $32.10 | $32.10 | $32.10 | 58 |
Is Blaine (17) a Good Buy?
Holos like Blaine (17) are among the most collected cards and tend to hold value well. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Blaine (17)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
