Lt. Surge’s Jolteon Collector’s Guide

Overview

Lt. Surge’s Jolteon is a rare card from the Gym Challenge set, numbered 28. This vibrant Lightning-type Stage 1 Pokémon boasts 70 HP and features the dynamic Thunder Flare attack. Its striking design captures the electric energy associated with Lt. Surge’s team.

High Voltage can deny Trainer cards on a heads, while Thunder Flare scales damage based on how hurt Jolteon is—at the risk of 30 self-damage on tails.

Quick Facts

Card Stats

• Pokémon: Lt. Surge’s Jolteon
• Stage: Stage 1 (evolves from Lt. Surge’s Eevee)
• Type: Lightning
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Attacks:
• High Voltage: Flip a coin; if heads, opponent can’t play Trainer cards next turn. Deals 20 damage.
• Thunder Flare: Deals 30 damage plus 10 more per damage counter on this card; flip a coin, if tails, Jolteon does 30 damage to itself.

Key Printings

This card appears exclusively in the Gym Challenge set under the set code “gym2” with the card number 28. It is classified as a Rare card and features no known print variants.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or alternate versions of this exact printing. The card can be identified by its set code “gym2-28,” its unique attacks, and the illustrator credit to Ken Sugimori. The image associated with this card is located at /images/gym2/gym2-28.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats, limiting its use primarily to casual or collector play.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vivid artwork and maintain card condition, store Lt. Surge’s Jolteon in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface, and keep it in a stable environment to prevent warping.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Gym Challenge: This set features Lt. Surge’s Jolteon as a rare Lightning-type Stage 1 Pokémon, continuing the theme of Gym Leader-focused cards with unique gameplay mechanics involving coin flips and strategic damage.