Gym Heroes

Gym Heroes is the first set in the Gym series of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, released on August 14, 2000. This set introduced 132 new cards and focused on the first four Gym Leaders of the Kanto region: Brock, Misty, Lt. Surge, and Erika. Each Pokémon in the set was tied to a specific Gym Leader, introducing a unique thematic playstyle. With the addition of Gym Trainer cards and Stadium cards, this set offered new strategic possibilities for players. Gym Heroes was praised for its focus on the iconic Gym Leaders and their signature Pokémon.