Lt. Surge's Raichu

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Lt. Surge's Raichu - Gym Challenge (#11)

Pokémon Stage 1 Rare Holo HP 80
TCGplayer market reference
$210.66
1stEditionHolofoil · 2 variants
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Number
11
Illustrator
Ken Sugimori
Energy
Lightning
i About this card

Lt. Surge's Raichu - Gym Challenge

Lt. Surge's Raichu is a Rare Holo Pokémon card from the Gym Challenge Pokémon TCG set, released 2000, illustrated by Ken Sugimori. It sits at card number 11 in the Gym Challenge checklist, classified as a Lightning-type Pokémon with 80 HP and the Stage 1 subtype.

In collector terms, this is a holofoil rare. The stored TCGplayer market reference for 1stEditionHolofoil is $210.66. This is the highest available reference across the 2 listed variants. Available values are listed below; inconsistent ranges are hidden.

Lt. Surge's Raichu has been printed 2 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#11 in Gym Challenge) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.

Catchinary Index Value

CIV 85Elite

Strong market heat, grading upside, era strength.

Market Heat 100

30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.

Grading Upside 100

PSA 10 premium over raw NM.

Icon Status 40

Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.

Era Strength 95

Release-window weight.

Score blends market heat, grading upside, icon status, era strength. How CIV works →

Price references USD

Card record updated 2026-10-31. The source's price refresh time is not available. A history snapshot records stored values and does not confirm a new source update.

1stEditionHolofoil
$210.66 market
Range hidden: the stored low, mid, and high values are inconsistent with the reference price. This reference is not a guaranteed sale price.
unlimitedHolofoil
$81.95 market
Range hidden: the stored low, mid, and high values are inconsistent with the reference price. This reference is not a guaranteed sale price.

Where to buy on eBay 24 active listings · updated 1441m ago

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Market price history

Latest
$211
Low
$19.18
Mar 2022
High
$211
Oct 2026
Avg
$114
Days tracked
241
data points
Change
+657.5%
since first tracked
Tracked since Jan 1, 2021 · 241 data points

Sale History 329 sales · since 2021-01-01

PSA 10 high $750.00 PSA 9 high $255.00 Raw high $55.66
Date Grade Price Lot
RAW $51.00
RAW $55.66
RAW $48.49
RAW $51.81
RAW $45.50
RAW $34.55
RAW $31.50
RAW $34.34
RAW $34.63
RAW $33.84
RAW $35.28
RAW $35.82
RAW $32.70
RAW $33.00
RAW $30.50
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Lt. Surge's Raichu FAQ

Pricing and details from this card's stored record.

How much is Lt. Surge's Raichu from Gym Challenge worth?

The stored TCGplayer market reference for 1stEditionHolofoil is $210.66. The headline selects the highest available reference across the listed variants. Card record updated 2026-10-31. The source's price refresh time is not available. Reference prices are not guaranteed sale prices. The variant table shows the available values; inconsistent ranges are hidden. Historical chart values may use different sources or variants.

How rare is Lt. Surge's Raichu?

This printing is a holofoil rare (the card is labeled "Rare Holo" 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 Challenge set released in 2000, so this card (#11 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 Lt. Surge's Raichu legal in Standard format?

Check the current Pokémon TCG format rules and this exact printing's eligibility before tournament play. A card's age or set alone does not confirm its legality.