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Lt. Surge's Electrode
Gym Challenge 52/132 • uncommon
- Set
- Gym Challenge
- Number
- 52/132
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2000
- Energy type
- Electric energy
- Market price
- $5.39
- Artist
- Ken Sugimori
What it does
If Lt. Surge's Electrode is your Active Pokémon and gets damaged (even if it's Knocked Out), flip a coin. If tails, this power does 20 damage to each Active Pokémon. This power works even if Lt. Surge's Electrode is already Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed when it takes damage.
Flip 3 coins. This attack does 30 damage plus 10 more damage for each heads.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Lt. Surge's Electrode was released as part of the Gym Challenge expansion in the year 2000, representing the second half of the Gym Heroes series. This set was designed to spotlight the signature Pokémon of the Kanto region's gym leaders, emphasizing a thematic connection between the trainer and their partner creatures. The card features the artwork of Ken Sugimori, whose distinct, clean linework and minimalist approach defined the aesthetic of the early Pokémon Trading Card Game era.
Within the competitive landscape of the time, the card was notable for reflecting Lt. Surge's aggressive, electric-themed strategy. As an uncommon card, it served as a functional piece in deck-building, designed to integrate into the specialized 'Gym' playstyle where cards gained synergies based on their trainer affiliation. It was well-received by players for its thematic consistency, contributing to the broader appeal of the Gym Challenge set as a narrative-driven expansion that brought the game closer to the feeling of the original anime and video game experiences.
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