| Set | Gym Challenge |
| Card number | 52 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| Type | Pokémon |
| HP | 70 |
| Artist | Ken Sugimori |
| Released | Oct 2000 |
Lt. Surge's Electrode #52 Value (Gym Challenge)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Sep 17, 2026.
Lt. Surge's Electrode #52 from Gym Challenge is an Uncommon card illustrated by Ken Sugimori, part of a subset built around Kanto gym leaders. It tends to be treated as an accessible entry point for collectors building out that era's Trainer-themed lineup. Uncommon status keeps it more attainable than the set's Holo Rares, which shapes how it is typically discussed among collectors. Its value sits within a broadly affordable tier relative to other Gym Challenge cards.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $2.50 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €3.00 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €5.70 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €3.92 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 124 |
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Lt. Surge's Electrode price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | €3.00 | $2.50 |
| Aug 2026 | €3.00 | $2.49 |
| Jul 2026 | €3.20 | $2.55 |
| Jun 2026 | €3.22 | - |
| May 2026 | €4.43 | - |
| Apr 2026 | €4.35 | - |
| Mar 2026 | €2.85 | - |
| Dec 2025 | €3.00 | - |
| Sep 2025 | €2.00 | - |
Frequently asked questions
How much is Lt. Surge's Electrode #52 worth?
How much is Lt. Surge's Electrode #52 worth? As of Sep 17, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $2.50, the Cardmarket low is €3.00. Prices update daily from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is Lt. Surge's Electrode #52 worth?
How much is Lt. Surge's Electrode #52 worth? As of Sep 17, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $2.50, the Cardmarket low is €3.00. Prices update daily from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
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Is Lt. Surge's Electrode #52 rare?
No, it carries Uncommon status, which places it below the Holo Rares and Rares in the Gym Challenge set.
Who illustrated this card?
Ken Sugimori, a longtime Pokemon franchise artist, illustrated Lt. Surge's Electrode #52.
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