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Lt. Surge's Raichu
Wizards of the Coast•2000
$80.33Market Price
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Lt. Surge's Raichu Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Lt. Surge's Raichu is the holo-rare upgrade of Surge's earlier Gym Heroes Raichu, making this Gym Challenge version feel like the signature 'boss battle' card for Vermilion City's Electric specialist.
Card History
This card hits harder for collectors because Lt. Surge's Raichu is the same iconic powerhouse from 'Electric Shock Showdown,' the anime battle where Ash's Pikachu was overwhelmed before earning a rematch win through speed and grit.
In-Game
Lt. Surge's Raichu ties directly to one of Kanto's most memorable Gym Leaders, the 'Lightning Lieutenant,' who awards the Thunder Badge in Vermilion City and has been a recurring opponent from Pokémon Red and Blue through later titles like HeartGold and SoulSilver and Black 2 and White 2.
Artist
The card was illustrated by Ken Sugimori, Pokémon's original character designer and Game Freak co-founder, which gives this holo a direct artistic link back to the franchise's earliest visual identity.
Set Lore
As part of Gym Challenge, this card comes from the October 16, 2000 Wizards of the Coast expansion that completed the Gym Leader-themed follow-up to Gym Heroes, a set era many collectors see as peak story-driven vintage Pokémon TCG.
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About Lt. Surge's Raichu
Lt. Surge's Raichu is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Gym Challenge set, card number 11. 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 $80.33, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
Card details
- Set
- Pokemon Gym Challenge
- Card Number
- #11
- 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's Raichu?
The current market price of Lt. Surge's Raichu is $80.33. 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 Challenge set, card number 11, 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.