Lt. Surge’s Fearow Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Lt. Surge’s Fearow is a Rare Holo card numbered 7 in the Gym Heroes set. This energetic Pokémon has 70 HP and features the attack Clutch. Its vivid design captures Fearow’s swift, fierce nature in battle.

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Lt. Surge’s Fearow
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Lt. Surge’s Spearow)
• Type: Colorless
• HP: 70
• Attacks:
• Repeating Drill: Flip 5 coins; does 10 damage times the number of heads.
• Clutch: Deals 30 damage and prevents the Defending Pokémon from retreating during your opponent’s next turn.
• Weakness: Lightning (×2)
• Resistance: Fighting (-30)
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Rarity: Rare Holo
• Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
• Set: Gym Heroes (gym1)
• Card Number: 7

Key Printings

The key printing of Lt. Surge’s Fearow is from the Gym Heroes set, identified by the set code gym1 and card number 7. This Rare Holo card is notable for its holofoil treatment and classic Ken Sugimori artwork, making it a desirable piece for collectors focusing on Gym Leader-themed cards.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. You can identify it by:
– Its holofoil rarity
– The absence of a regulation mark
– Its unique attacks “Repeating Drill” and “Clutch”
– A retreat cost of zero
– Fighting resistance

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• Its playability in current tournament settings is therefore uncertain.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holofoil surface and maintain condition, store Lt. Surge’s Fearow in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card, and consider a top loader or a binder with individual pockets for long-term storage.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Gym Heroes: A Gym Leader-themed set where Lt. Surge’s Fearow stands out as a Rare Holo Stage 1 Pokémon. Its blend of coin-flip damage and control effects reflects the set’s strategic depth, while the classic Ken Sugimori art adds nostalgic appeal.