JAPANESE GYM

Challenge from the Darkness Japanese Card List

闇からの挑戦

Challenge from the Darkness (闇からの挑戦) is a Japanese Gym set released on June 25, 1999. Its main set runs to 98, and 20 secret rares are numbered past it, for 98 cards in all.

Its most valuable cards right now are Sabrina's Gengar No.094 at $788.00, Blaine's Charizard No.006 at $200.96 and Koga's Ninja Trick at $122.79 (Near Mint market prices as of October 17, 2026).

Its cards were illustrated by 7 artists; Ken Sugimori drew the most, with 74 cards.

  • SeriesGym
  • Main set78
  • Secret rares20
  • ReleasedJun 25, 1999

Chase cards

The 8 most valuable cards in Challenge from the Darkness, by Near Mint market price.

All 98 cards

Market prices as of October 17, 2026: Near Mint, in US dollars. Prices are estimates from third-party market data and are not offers to buy or sell.

Challenge from the Darkness FAQ

How many cards are in Challenge from the Darkness?

Challenge from the Darkness has 98 cards: 78 in the main set, numbered to 98, and 20 secret rares numbered past 98.

When was Challenge from the Darkness released?

Challenge from the Darkness was released in Japan on June 25, 1999, as part of the Gym series.

What is the most valuable card in Challenge from the Darkness?

Sabrina's Gengar (No.094), with a market price of $788.00 for a Near Mint copy as of October 17, 2026.

What is Challenge from the Darkness called in Japanese?

In Japanese, Challenge from the Darkness is 闇からの挑戦.