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Lt. Surge's Electrode [1st Edition]
Wizards of the Coast•2000
$5.75Market Price
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Lt. Surge's Electrode [1st Edition] Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Lt. Surge's Electrode is one of the Gym Challenge set's Owner's Pokémon cards, a fan-favorite Wizards era gimmick that tied Pokémon directly to iconic Gym Leaders instead of treating them as generic species.
Set Lore
Gym Challenge arrived in English on October 16, 2000 as the follow-up to Gym Heroes, making this card part of the classic WotC run that spotlighted Kanto Gym Leaders and their signature teams.
Card History
This card is remembered for its quirky Shock Blast Pokémon Power, which was later given an erratum because the original wording could create endless Shock Blast chains between opposing Lt. Surge's Electrode.
Card History
Collectors love Lt. Surge cards because they tap into one of the Indigo League's most famous early battles: 'Electric Shock Showdown,' where Surge's brutal Raichu handed Ash's Pikachu one of its defining early defeats.
Artist
The artwork is credited to Ken Sugimori, Pokémon's original character designer and Game Freak co-founder, which gives this card an extra layer of historical appeal for vintage collectors.
Card Reference
About Lt. Surge's Electrode [1st Edition]
Lt. Surge's Electrode [1st Edition] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Gym Challenge set, card number 52. This card has a Uncommon rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 2000. The current market price is $5.75, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
Card details
- Set
- Pokemon Gym Challenge
- Card Number
- #52
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Release Year
- 2000
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Lt. Surge's Electrode [1st Edition]?
The current market price of Lt. Surge's Electrode [1st Edition] is $5.75. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Lt. Surge's Electrode [1st Edition] from?
Lt. Surge's Electrode [1st Edition] is from the Pokemon Gym Challenge set, card number 52, released in 2000.
Is Lt. Surge's Electrode [1st Edition] worth grading?
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How can I buy or sell Lt. Surge's Electrode [1st Edition]?
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