Lt. Surge’s Electabuzz Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Lt. Surge’s Electabuzz is Gym Heroes #6, a Rare Holo. This 70 HP Lightning-type showcases the high-risk, high-reward attack Discharge, and its vivid design captures the electric intensity associated with Lt. Surge’s team.

Quick Facts

• Type: Lightning
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Attacks:
• Charge: Attach up to 2 Lightning Energy cards from your discard pile to Lt. Surge’s Electabuzz.
• Discharge: Discard all attached Lightning Energy cards, then flip coins equal to the number discarded; this attack does 30 damage times the number of heads.
• Abilities: None
• Flavor Text: Unknown

Key Printings

This card is Gym Heroes #6, a Rare Holo. It is a single-stage Basic Pokémon card without any evolutions from previous forms. The illustration by Ken Sugimori matches the original Gym Heroes aesthetic.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by the set code “gym1” and card number “6.” The card does not have a regulation mark, and no alternate artwork or promotional versions are documented.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown. This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its energy manipulation attacks may offer interesting strategic options in casual play, but official tournament use is not established.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant holofoil and detailed Ken Sugimori artwork, store the card in a protective sleeve, keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture, and avoid bending or scratching the surface.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Gym Heroes: Features Lt. Surge’s Electabuzz as a Rare Holo Basic Lightning-type Pokémon with energy-recycling attacks and classic illustration, making it a memorable card within the Gym Heroes lineup.