| Set | Gym Heroes |
| Card number | 17 |
| Rarity | Rare Holo |
| Type | Trainer |
| HP | 0 |
| Artist | Ken Sugimori |
| Released | Aug 2000 |
Lt. Surge #17 Value (Gym Heroes)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Lt. Surge appears as a Rare Holo Trainer card in Gym Heroes, released in 2000 with artwork by Ken Sugimori. This card supports the Gym theme with a holo background, fitting into the set’s stable of well-known Gym leaders.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $34.25 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €100.00 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €61.68 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €46.32 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 90 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $930.68 |
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Why Lt. Surge #17 is priced where it is
Lt. Surge #17 is a Rare Holo Trainer card from Gym Heroes, the Gym era (2000). It ranks as number 13 by price out of 264 cards in the set. A PSA 10 sells for about 27x the raw price, so centering and surface condition decide most of what a copy is worth. Its price has held almost flat over the last 30 days ($34.25 to $34.25). The illustration is by Ken Sugimori.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACE | 9 | $80.00 | 1 |
| BGS | 9 | $75.48 | 2 |
| BGS | 8 | $51.94 | 1 |
| CGC | 10 | $265.80 | 5 |
| CGC | 9 | $111.68 | 5 |
| CGC | 8 | $16.75 | 3 |
| CGC | 7 | $30.41 | 1 |
| PSA | 10 | $930.68 | 5 |
| PSA | 9 | $149.99 | 5 |
| PSA | 8 | $71.67 | 5 |
| PSA | 7 | $63.37 | 5 |
| TAG | 9 | $71.67 | 1 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Lt. Surge price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €100.00 | $34.25 |
| Oct 2026 | €100.00 | $34.25 |
| Sep 2026 | €69.99 | $33.68 |
| Aug 2026 | €37.25 | $32.08 |
| Jul 2026 | €39.99 | - |
| Jun 2026 | €35.63 | - |
| May 2026 | €35.90 | - |
| Apr 2026 | €33.33 | - |
| Mar 2026 | €31.97 | - |
| Feb 2026 | €29.64 | - |
| Jan 2026 | €28.49 | - |
| Dec 2025 | €29.49 | - |
Frequently asked questions
What is Lt. Surge #17 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $34.25, a PSA 10 sells for around $930.68 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €100.00. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Lt. Surge #17 worth?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Lt. Surge #17 sells for about $930.68 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $34.25 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Lt. Surge #17 rare?
Lt. Surge #17 is printed at Rare Holo rarity and ranks number 13 by price among the 264 cards in Gym Heroes. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.
Is Lt. Surge #17 going up in value?
Not much right now. Its price has stayed within a few percent over the last 30 days, at about $34.25.
Is Lt. Surge #17 worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 27.2x raw ($896.43 more), but a PSA 9 is worth far less than a 10, so check centering, corners and surface first.
How do I check which printing of Lt. Surge I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (17) at the bottom of the card, then match both to this page. A phone scanner such as Card Value Scanner on iPhone reads them from one photo; on Android, search the number in the price guide.
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