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Lt. Surge's Raichu - Gym Heroes (#28)
- Set
- Gym Heroes
- Number
- 28
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- Energy
- Lightning
Lt. Surge's Raichu - Gym Heroes
Lt. Surge's Raichu is a Rare Pokémon card from the Gym Heroes Pokémon TCG set, released 2000, illustrated by Ken Sugimori. It sits at card number 28 in the Gym Heroes checklist, classified as a Lightning-type Pokémon with 70 HP and the Stage 1 subtype.
In collector terms, this is a standard rare. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $40.55 across 2 printed variants (Normal, Holofoil, Reverse Holo, etc.), with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Lt. Surge's Raichu has been printed 2 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#28 in Gym Heroes) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 79Strong
Strong market heat, era strength.
30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
Prices USD 2 days ago · 2026-06-09 08:06 UTC
Where to buy on eBay 24 active listings · updated 4488m ago
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Market price history
Sale History 64 sales · since 2021-01-01
| Date | Grade | Price | Lot |
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| RAW | $18.94 | ||
| RAW | $17.86 | ||
| RAW | $15.45 | ||
| RAW | $13.00 | ||
| RAW | $15.00 | ||
| RAW | $14.46 | ||
| RAW | $14.38 | ||
| RAW | $15.91 | ||
| RAW | $18.07 | ||
| RAW | $17.72 | ||
| RAW | $15.50 | ||
| RAW | $14.49 | ||
| RAW | $12.61 | ||
| RAW | $13.50 | ||
| RAW | $12.81 | ||
| RAW | $11.71 | ||
| RAW | $11.76 | ||
| RAW | $13.00 | ||
| RAW | $12.99 | ||
| RAW | $7.61 | ||
| RAW | $10.48 | ||
| RAW | $10.40 | ||
| RAW | $10.49 | ||
| RAW | $8.90 | ||
| RAW | $10.05 | ||
| RAW | $10.00 | ||
| RAW | $10.69 | ||
| RAW | $12.14 | ||
| RAW | $10.90 | ||
| RAW | $11.07 | ||
| RAW | $8.45 | ||
| RAW | $6.67 | ||
| RAW | $6.00 | ||
| RAW | $7.72 | ||
| RAW | $10.16 | ||
| RAW | $12.00 | ||
| RAW | $13.71 | ||
| RAW | $11.35 | ||
| RAW | $9.25 | ||
| RAW | $8.99 | ||
| RAW | $12.34 | ||
| RAW | $10.36 | ||
| RAW | $10.92 | ||
| RAW | $10.01 | ||
| RAW | $9.11 | ||
| RAW | $11.01 | ||
| RAW | $9.20 | ||
| RAW | $10.50 | ||
| RAW | $8.23 | ||
| RAW | $14.98 | ||
| RAW | $10.47 | ||
| RAW | $6.70 | ||
| RAW | $5.75 | ||
| RAW | $11.02 | ||
| RAW | $9.99 | ||
| RAW | $12.36 | ||
| RAW | $9.70 | ||
| RAW | $6.30 | ||
| RAW | $10.25 | ||
| RAW | $10.25 | ||
| RAW | $13.75 | ||
| RAW | $9.09 | ||
| RAW | $19.06 | ||
| RAW | $9.77 |
Other printings of Lt. Surge's Raichu
Lt. Surge's Raichu FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Lt. Surge's Raichu from Gym Heroes worth?
Recent recorded market price is $40.55 (latest tracked snapshot 2026-06-10) across 2 variants. See the variant breakdown above for per-variant low / mid / high / market spread and the market price history chart for the long-term arc. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when auction data is available.
How rare is Lt. Surge's Raichu?
This printing is a standard rare (the card is labeled "Rare" on the checklist). Lt. Surge's Raichu has been printed 2 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Lt. Surge's Raichu?
Ken Sugimori illustrated this card. See Ken Sugimori's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.
When was Lt. Surge's Raichu released?
The Gym Heroes set released in 2000, so this card (#28 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Lt. Surge's Raichu?
The "Where to buy on eBay" panel above shows live listings. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.
Is this card in Standard format?
Legal formats rotate as new sets release - see the Gym Heroes set page for current Standard / Expanded / Unlimited status. Catchinary tracks 0 cards across every English-language set, so if this one has rotated out there's almost certainly a current-format reprint you can check.