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Lt. Surge
Wizards of the Coast•2000
$37.99Market Price
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Lt. Surge Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Lt. Surge is one of the standout holo Trainer cards in Gym Heroes, a WotC-era set built around Kanto Gym Leaders and their signature decks, which makes this card feel like a character centerpiece rather than just a utility Trainer.
Artist
This card is illustrated by Ken Sugimori, Pokémon’s original character designer, giving it the same classic character-art DNA that defined the franchise’s earliest games and merchandise.
In-Game
In the games, Lt. Surge is Vermilion City’s Electric-type Gym Leader and the giver of the Thunder Badge, so pulling his holo Trainer card instantly connects collectors back to one of Kanto’s most memorable badge battles.
Card History
Lt. Surge made his anime debut in "Electric Shock Showdown," the episode that turned his brutal Raichu battle into one of the original series’ most remembered early Gym clashes.
Cultural Impact
Collectors love vintage Lt. Surge cards because his military persona and "Lightning Lieutenant" identity gave early Pokémon a surprisingly tough, larger-than-life Gym Leader who stood out from the rest of Kanto’s cast.
Card Reference
About Lt. Surge
Lt. Surge is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Gym Heroes set, card number 17. This card has a Holo Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 2000. The current market price is $37.99, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo, with 1 listing currently available.
Card details
- Set
- Pokemon Gym Heroes
- Card Number
- #17
- Rarity
- Holo Rare
- Release Year
- 2000
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Lt. Surge?
The current market price of Lt. Surge is $37.99. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Lt. Surge from?
Lt. Surge is from the Pokemon Gym Heroes set, card number 17, released in 2000.
Is Lt. Surge worth grading?
Whether Lt. Surge 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?
You can buy or sell Lt. Surge on the Double Holo marketplace, which pairs live listings with a bid and ask order book, so you can set your own price or take the best available offer. Sellers pay a 4.9% platform fee on completed sales, with a $1 minimum.