Lt. Surge [1st Edition] - Pokemon Gym Heroes #17
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Lt. Surge [1st Edition] Card Facts & History
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Card History
Lt. Surge [1st Edition] is one of the standout holo Trainer cards from Gym Heroes, a set that helped define the WotC era by putting Kanto Gym Leaders themselves at center stage instead of only their Pokémon.
Set Lore
In English, Gym Heroes released on August 14, 2000, making this card part of the first big wave of character-driven Gym sets that gave collectors a direct connection to Vermilion City’s Electric-type leader.
Artist
The card was illustrated by Ken Sugimori, the original Pokémon art director and character designer, which gives this holo a direct visual link to how Lt. Surge was first imagined in the franchise’s earliest years.
Card History
Lt. Surge’s anime fame comes from "Electric Shock Showdown," where Ash earns the Thunder Badge after Pikachu defeats Surge’s brutal Raichu without evolving, making any Surge card instantly tied to one of the original series’ most memorable Gym battles.
In-Game
In the games, Lt. Surge is the Vermilion Gym Leader known as the "Lightning Lieutenant," and his military backstory plus Thunder Badge reward make this Trainer card feel like a badge of victory as much as a collectible.
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About Lt. Surge [1st Edition] (Pokemon Gym Heroes #17)
Lt. Surge [1st Edition] 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 $86.34, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
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Over the last 90 days, the Raw NM market price has ranged from $80.34 to $86.34, with a median of $83.34.
Card details
- Card Number
- #17
- Rarity
- Holo Rare
- Release Year
- 2000
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
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Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Lt. Surge [1st Edition] from Pokemon Gym Heroes #17?
The current market price of Lt. Surge [1st Edition] is $86.34. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Lt. Surge [1st Edition] from?
Lt. Surge [1st Edition] is from the Pokemon Gym Heroes set, card number 17, released in 2000.
Is Lt. Surge [1st Edition] worth grading?
Whether Lt. Surge [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 [1st Edition]?
You can buy or sell Lt. Surge [1st Edition] 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.
Approximately 1,500 PSA graded copies tracked.
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