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Lt. Surge's Pikachu [1st Edition]
Wizards of the Coast•2000
$25.56Market Price
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Lt. Surge's Pikachu [1st Edition] Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Set Lore
Lt. Surge's Pikachu comes from Gym Heroes, the first English Pokémon TCG expansion built around named Gym Leaders, which gave collectors a direct link between a Pokémon and its trainer instead of treating it as a generic species card.
Card History
This card taps into one of Pikachu's defining early anime rivalries, since Lt. Surge debuted in "Electric Shock Showdown," the episode where Ash's Pikachu refused to evolve and later beat Surge's Raichu to earn the Thunder Badge.
Artist
The artwork is credited to Ken Sugimori, Pokémon's original character designer and one of the most iconic names on early WotC-era cards, which gives this common an unmistakable piece of franchise history.
Card History
Its attack pair tells a neat little story: Charge recovers Lightning Energy from the discard pile before Lightning Tail swings in, making this tiny common feel like a scrappy setup card from Lt. Surge's electric squad.
In-Game
Lt. Surge is the Vermilion City Gym Leader known as the "Lightning Lieutenant," and in the games he awards the Thunder Badge and a TM like Thunderbolt or Shock Wave, making any card with his name feel tied to a major Kanto milestone.
Card Reference
About Lt. Surge's Pikachu [1st Edition]
Lt. Surge's Pikachu [1st Edition] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Gym Heroes set, card number 81. This card has a Common rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 2000. The current market price is $25.56, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
Card details
- Set
- Pokemon Gym Heroes
- Card Number
- #81
- Rarity
- Common
- Release Year
- 2000
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Lt. Surge's Pikachu [1st Edition]?
The current market price of Lt. Surge's Pikachu [1st Edition] is $25.56. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Lt. Surge's Pikachu [1st Edition] from?
Lt. Surge's Pikachu [1st Edition] is from the Pokemon Gym Heroes set, card number 81, released in 2000.
Is Lt. Surge's Pikachu [1st Edition] worth grading?
Whether Lt. Surge's Pikachu [1st Edition] is worth grading depends on its condition and the graded population for the card. Higher grades command larger premiums, so review recent graded sales and use Double Holo's Grading ROI tools to weigh the cost of grading against the expected graded value before submitting.
How can I buy or sell Lt. Surge's Pikachu [1st Edition]?
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