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Lt. Surge's Pikachu [1st Edition]
Wizards of the Coast•2000
$25.30Market Price
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Lt. Surge's Pikachu [1st Edition] Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Set Lore
Lt. Surge's Pikachu is part of Gym Challenge, the seventh main Pokémon TCG expansion in English, a set built around Kanto Gym Leaders that gave collectors named Pokémon tied directly to iconic trainers.
In-Game
This card’s trainer, Lt. Surge, is the Vermilion City Gym Leader known as the Lightning Lieutenant, and in the original games he awards the Thunder Badge after a battle that helped define Electric-types for early Pokémon fans.
Card History
Lt. Surge became unforgettable in the anime’s "Electric Shock Showdown," where his brutal Raichu pushed Ash’s Pikachu into one of the franchise’s most famous underdog battles, giving any Surge-themed Pikachu card extra story weight.
Artist
This card was illustrated by Atsuko Nishida, one of Pikachu’s original designers, which gives Lt. Surge's Pikachu a special connection to the character’s earliest visual history.
Card History
Even as a Common, Lt. Surge's Pikachu stands out because Gym Challenge collectors often chase the full trainer-owned evolution lines and character rosters, making small cards like this essential pieces of the set’s narrative charm.
Card Reference
About Lt. Surge's Pikachu [1st Edition]
Lt. Surge's Pikachu [1st Edition] 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 $25.30, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
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 [1st Edition]?
The current market price of Lt. Surge's Pikachu [1st Edition] is $25.30. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Lt. Surge's Pikachu [1st Edition] from?
Lt. Surge's Pikachu [1st Edition] is from the Pokemon Gym Challenge set, card number 84, released in 2000.
Is Lt. Surge's Pikachu [1st Edition] worth grading?
Whether Lt. Surge's Pikachu [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's Pikachu [1st Edition]?
You can buy or sell Lt. Surge's Pikachu [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.