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Lt. Surge's Raichu
Wizards of the Coast•2000
$24.83Market Price
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Lt. Surge's Raichu Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Lt. Surge's Raichu is part of Gym Heroes, the landmark set that introduced Owner's Pokémon to the English TCG, tying each monster directly to a famous Gym Leader and making this card feel like a piece of Kanto character history.
Card History
This card echoes Lt. Surge's anime Raichu from "Electric Shock Showdown," the powerhouse that brutalized challengers in Vermilion Gym before Ash's Pikachu finally outmaneuvered it in one of the original series' defining battles.
In-Game
Bulbapedia notes this card's Thunderbolt directly matches Lt. Surge's Raichu in Pokémon Red and Blue, giving the card a strong link to the Vermilion Gym battle players remember from the games.
Artist
The artwork is by Ken Sugimori, Pokémon's original character designer, which gives this card the classic early-era look collectors chase when they want a card that feels authentically tied to Generation I's visual identity.
Set Lore
Gym Heroes reached English players on August 14, 2000, during the Wizards of the Coast era, placing Lt. Surge's Raichu in one of the most nostalgic and character-driven releases of the vintage hobby.
Card Reference
About Lt. Surge's Raichu
Lt. Surge's Raichu is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Gym Heroes set, card number 28. This card has a Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 2000. The current market price is $24.83, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
Card details
- Set
- Pokemon Gym Heroes
- Card Number
- #28
- Rarity
- Rare
- Release Year
- 2000
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Lt. Surge's Raichu?
The current market price of Lt. Surge's Raichu is $24.83. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Lt. Surge's Raichu from?
Lt. Surge's Raichu is from the Pokemon Gym Heroes set, card number 28, released in 2000.
Is Lt. Surge's Raichu worth grading?
Whether Lt. Surge's Raichu 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 Raichu?
You can buy or sell Lt. Surge's Raichu 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.