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Lt. Surge's Pikachu
Wizards of the Coast•2000
$12.24Market Price
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Lt. Surge's Pikachu Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Lt. Surge's Pikachu is part of the Gym Challenge expansion’s signature Gym Leader mechanic, where Pokémon are tied directly to famous Kanto trainers instead of appearing as ordinary wild species cards.
Set Lore
This card comes from Gym Challenge, the English set released on October 16, 2000, which combined Japan’s Challenge from the Darkness with Leaders' Stadium and helped make the WotC Gym era feel like a character-driven sequel to Gym Heroes.
In-Game
Lt. Surge is the Vermilion City Gym Leader known as the 'Lightning Lieutenant,' and in the original games he rewards victorious players with the Thunder Badge and a TM for Thunderbolt, making any card bearing his name instantly tied to one of Kanto’s most memorable Electric-type bosses.
Card History
Collectors love the Lt. Surge connection because the anime episode 'Electric Shock Showdown' turned Surge into the trainer who pushed Ash’s Pikachu to prove it could win without evolving, one of the franchise’s defining early Pikachu moments.
Artist
The card is illustrated by Atsuko Nishida, the original designer of Pikachu itself, which gives this humble common an extra layer of history for collectors who care about Pikachu’s real-world creative roots.
Card Reference
About Lt. Surge's Pikachu
Lt. Surge's Pikachu is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Gym Challenge set, card number 84. 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 $12.24, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo, with 2 listings currently available.
Card details
- Set
- Pokemon Gym Challenge
- Card Number
- #84
- 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?
The current market price of Lt. Surge's Pikachu is $12.24. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Lt. Surge's Pikachu from?
Lt. Surge's Pikachu is from the Pokemon Gym Challenge set, card number 84, released in 2000.
Is Lt. Surge's Pikachu worth grading?
Whether Lt. Surge's Pikachu 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?
You can buy or sell Lt. Surge's Pikachu 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.