Brock's Mankey - Gym Heroes (Common) [67/132]

Name: Brock's Mankey - Gym Heroes (Common) [67/132]
Brand: The Collector
Availability: LimitedAvailability

Slabbed 1st Edition Brock's Mankey Pokémon card from Gym Heroes, graded 10 Pristine by Pi Grading. - view 1

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Estimated value

$15 - $45

Rarity

Ordinary(3/10)

BROCK'S MANKEY - GYM HEROES (COMMON) [67/132]: IDENTIFICATION

This is a 1st Edition English-language Pokémon card from the Gym Heroes expansion, featuring artwork by Atsuko Nishida. The card depicts Mankey, the Pig Monkey Pokémon, designated as LV. 10 with 40 HP and its characteristic 'Taunt' and 'Light Kick' attacks. It carries the Gym Heroes set symbol (an amphitheater) and the 1st Edition 'Edition 1' stamp on the left side, indicating it was part of the initial print run by Wizards of the Coast in 2000.

Compare with other trading cards in the archive: Brock's Geodude - Gym Heroes (Special Illustration Art) [38/132], Dark Espeon - Neo Destiny (Holo Rare), Quilava Lv.25 - Mysterious Treasures (Rare) [60/123].

SET RELEASE & PRINT RUN

Released in August 2000, the Gym Heroes set was the first expansion to introduce 'Owner's Pokémon,' representing the signature teams of the Kanto Gym Leaders from the original Game Boy titles. This specific card represents the Pewter City Gym Leader Brock's roster. The 1st Edition print run of this set is historically significant as it precedes the 'Unlimited' printings and was produced during the peak of the original Pokémon craze in North America.

SCARCITY

Ordinary40-55%

CommonLegendary

Standard antiques commonly found at estate sales and flea markets. Plentiful supply meets modest demand.

Rarity 3/10. Curiosa currently catalogues 151 trading cards items at rarity 3 or higher.

Typical Characteristics

Moderate production runs
Common at estate sales
Entry-level collectibles

Confidence Factors

Common cards from this era are rarely forged with high fidelity
Visible 1st Edition stamp font and positioning are consistent with WotC 2000 production

How does authenticity detection work?

GRADING EXPERT'S TAKE

Trading Card Market Analyst

Card Specialist

The card identification is certain based on clearly visible text and set symbols. The valuation reflects the 'niche' status of minor grading companies compared to industry leaders.

KEY EVIDENCE

1Presence of the '1st Edition' stamp correctly placed above the rarity symbol
2Subgrades from Pi Grading (CEN 9.5, COR 10, SUR 9.5, EDG 9.5)
3Correct Gym Heroes expansion symbol (amphitheater) located on the right side of the art box
4Copyright info '©1999-2000 Wizards' visible at the bottom edge
5Correct card number 67/132 for this specific character in the set

UNCERTAINTIES

•Pi Grading is a lower-tier, third-party grading company; market value is significantly lower than a PSA 10 or BGS 9.5/10.

WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY

→Verify the certification number 00026985 on the Pi Grading database to ensure the slab has not been tampered with.
→Inspect the slab edges for signs of 'cracking and resealing' if purchasing from an unverified seller.

CONDITION & GRADE

Pi Grading 10 PRISTINE

Grading breakdown

The label displays a '10 Pristine' grade; however, subgrades (9.5 for centering and surface) suggest it is a 'low-end' 10 by this specific company's standards compared to a 'black label' or 'perfect' specimen.

Condition

The card is preserved in a Pi Grading slab with subgrades of 9.5 for Centering, 10 for Corners, 9.5 for Surface, and 9.5 for Edges. No visible whitening or silvering is apparent through the holder.

TRADING CARD MARKET VALUE

$15 - $45

Updated: May 10, 2026

Who buys this

Entry-level vintage collectors and 'set finishers' who prioritize the grade over the prestige of the grading company.

What increases value

•1st Edition status significantly increases value over Unlimited versions
•High subgrade for 'Edges' is desirable for early WotC cards prone to silvering
•Atsuko Nishida's art carries a minor artist-collector premium

What lowers value

•The 'Pi Grading' brand lacks the liquidity and authority of PSA or CGC, leading to a 'slab discount'
•Mankey is a lower-tier character in terms of market demand compared to holographic rares from the same set