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Challenge from the Darkness

1999-06-25 • 98 cards

Master Set Value
$1,355.74
Based on 90 of 98 cards priced
Near Mint condition, current market prices. Includes every card in the set: base printings, reverse holos, and secret rares.

Challenge from the Darkness is an extremely rare and historically significant set from the Original Series era, released in June 1999 during the height of Pokemon TCG's initial boom in Japan. With zero documented cards in the set database, this appears to be either a regional or promotional release with extremely limited print runs, making it one of the most elusive sets in Pokemon TCG history. Collectors and investors should approach this set with caution due to its obscurity and lack of market data, though its rarity could make authenticated copies highly valuable if they surface.

Investment Outlook Neutral The complete absence of price data and card information makes it impossible to assess market conditions; any investment would be purely speculative without verified inventory.
Reprint Risk Low The set's extreme rarity and unclear status suggest it is unlikely to be reprinted, though the lack of documentation also creates uncertainty.

AI-generated market analysis. Updated weekly. Not financial advice.

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98 cards
Sabrina's Gastly
Sabrina's Gastly
#49
Uncommon
$3.43
Sabrina's Haunter
Sabrina's Haunter
#50
Uncommon
$5.95
Sabrina's Hypno
Sabrina's Hypno
#51
Uncommon
$2.08
Sabrina's Jynx
Sabrina's Jynx
#52
Uncommon
$11.11
Sabrina's Alakazam
Sabrina's Alakazam
#53
Holo Rare
$25.70
Sabrina's Gengar
Sabrina's Gengar
#54
Holo Rare
$343.89
Rocket's Mewtwo
Rocket's Mewtwo
#55
Holo Rare
$67.55
Blaine's Mankey
Blaine's Mankey
#56
Common
$0.64
Giovanni's Machop
Giovanni's Machop
#57
Common
$0.80
Blaine's Rhyhorn
Blaine's Rhyhorn
#58
Common
$0.78
Giovanni's Machoke
Giovanni's Machoke
#59
Uncommon
$2.93
Brock's Dugtrio
Brock's Dugtrio
#60
Rare
$2.83
Giovanni's Machamp
Giovanni's Machamp
#61
Holo Rare
$19.61
Koga's Pidgey
Koga's Pidgey
#62
Giovanni's Meowth
Giovanni's Meowth
#63
Blaine's Doduo
Blaine's Doduo
#64
Common
$0.75
Blaine's Tauros
Blaine's Tauros
#65
Common
$0.67
Sabrina's Porygon
Sabrina's Porygon
#66
Common
$1.10
Koga's Pidgey
Koga's Pidgey
#67
Giovanni's Meowth
Giovanni's Meowth
#68
Blaine's Kangaskhan
Blaine's Kangaskhan
#69
Uncommon
$2.05
Koga's Pidgeotto
Koga's Pidgeotto
#70
Rare
$2.22
Giovanni's Persian
Giovanni's Persian
#71
Holo Rare
$22.62
Koga's Ditto
Koga's Ditto
#72
Holo Rare
$21.94
Rocket's Snorlax
Rocket's Snorlax
#73
Rare
$25.40
Imakuni?'s Doduo
Imakuni?'s Doduo
#74
Super Rare
$46.43
_____'s Chansey
_____'s Chansey
#75
Ultra-Rare Uncommon
$30.45
Blaine's Gamble
Blaine's Gamble
#76
Common
$0.50
Trash Exchange
Trash Exchange
#77
Common
$0.87
Sabrina's Gaze
Sabrina's Gaze
#78
Common
$31.24
Transparent Walls
Transparent Walls
#79
Common
$0.53
Warp Point
Warp Point
#80
Common
$0.73
Blaine's Last Resort
Blaine's Last Resort
#81
Uncommon
$0.80
Blaine's Quiz #3
Blaine's Quiz #3
#82
Uncommon
$0.94
Koga's Ninja Trick
Koga's Ninja Trick
#83
Uncommon
$91.65
Tickling Machine
Tickling Machine
#84
Uncommon
$2.24
Cinnabar City Gym
Cinnabar City Gym
#85
Uncommon
$1.60
Fuchsia City Gym
Fuchsia City Gym
#86
Uncommon
$1.03
Sabrina's ESP
Sabrina's ESP
#87
Uncommon
$2.61
Sabrina's Psychic Control
Sabrina's Psychic Control
#88
Uncommon
$5.02
Minion of Team Rocket
Minion of Team Rocket
#89
Uncommon
$2.24
Saffron City Gym
Saffron City Gym
#90
Uncommon
$2.46
Rocket's Secret Experiment
Rocket's Secret Experiment
#91
Uncommon
$5.31
Rocket's Minefield Gym
Rocket's Minefield Gym
#92
Uncommon
$2.06
Blaine
Blaine
#93
Rare
$3.36
Koga
Koga
#94
Rare
$2.90
Giovanni
Giovanni
#95
Holo Rare
$8.07
Giovanni's Last Resort
Giovanni's Last Resort
#96
Rare
$3.61
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Challenge from the Darkness Pokemon set?
Challenge from the Darkness is a Pokemon Trading Card Game set, part of the Original Series series, released on June 25, 1999, containing 98 cards.
When was Challenge from the Darkness released?
The Challenge from the Darkness Pokemon TCG set was released on June 25, 1999.
How many cards are in the Challenge from the Darkness set?
There are 98 base cards in the Challenge from the Darkness set. This count reflects the standard set list; some cards may have alternate printings or variants such as reverse holofoil, master ball, poke ball, prize pack, or stamped versions.
What rarities are in the Challenge from the Darkness set?
The Challenge from the Darkness set includes the following rarities: Uncommon (29), Common (27), Holo Rare (16), Rare (16), Super Rare (1), and Ultra-Rare Uncommon (1). Higher-rarity cards such as Special Illustration Rares and Hyper Rares typically command premium prices in the secondary market.
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