Lt. Surge’s Pikachu Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Lt. Surge’s Pikachu from the Gym Challenge set is a common card numbered 84. This lively Pokémon has 40 HP and features the attack Quick Attack. Its straightforward design makes it a recognizable piece for collectors.

Quick Facts

• Type: Lightning
• Stage: Basic
• Attack: Quick Attack — Flip a coin; if heads, does 30 damage, if tails, does 10 damage
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Flavor Text: Unknown
• Regulation Mark: None

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Gym Challenge set printing of Lt. Surge’s Pikachu, card number 84. It is a common rarity card with no known alternate printings or special editions within this set.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identifiers include the set code “gym2” and the card number “84.” The illustrator credit to Atsuko Nishida helps confirm authenticity and printing origin.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
According to the provided data, this card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. No tournament play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vivid artwork and maintain card condition, store Lt. Surge’s Pikachu in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface to keep its common rarity value intact.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Gym Challenge: Features Lt. Surge’s Pikachu as a Basic Lightning-type Pokémon with a simple Quick Attack—ideal for collections centered on Gym Leaders or early Lightning-type Pokémon.