Lt. Surge’s Pikachu 81/132
Set: Gym Heroes
Released: Aug 14, 2000
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Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #25
- Card Number 81/132
- Card RarityCommon
- IllustratorKen Sugimori
- Release Date14/08/2000
- SeriesGym
- Expansion Gym Heroes
- Evolves To
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatNot Legal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraVintage
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionKanto
- Generation Generation 1
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Lightning - Health Points50 HP
- Weakness
Fighting ×2 - Retreat Cost
Colorless ×1
Attacks
- Charge

Take 1 Lightning Energy card from your discard pile and attach it to Lt. Surge's Pikachu.
- Lightning Tail20


Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Pikachu sparking electricity from its red cheeks, standing defiantly with clenched fists and a determined expression against a shadowy, wooden-textured background.
Playability Overview
Lt. Surge's Pikachu offers strategic value by recycling Electric Energy to stay active and potentially paralyzing opponents, but its low HP and coin-dependent attack limit its reliability in prolonged battles.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Electric ShowdownThis Lt. Surge's Pikachu radiates energy with those sparking cheeks! I'd place it on an "Electric Battle" page, ideally near other dynamic Lightning-type Pokémon like Zapdos or Electrode. The card's retro vibe pairs well with similarly styled cards, creating a nostalgic electric atmosphere.Additional Binder Suggestions: Electric Zone / Exciting / Vintage / Thunderstorm / Battle Ready
























