Lt. Surge's Jolteon

Gym Challenge 28/132 • rare

Set: Gym Challenge
Number: 28/132
Rarity: Rare
Released: 2000
Energy type: Electric energy
Market price: $45.86
Artist: Ken Sugimori

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What it's worth

$45.86market price via TCGplayer · Sep 20, 2026$45.86 – $49.70 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

Lt. Surge's Jolteon was part of the Gym Challenge expansion, which uniquely featured Pokémon owned by the Kanto region's gym leaders. Collectors prize this card for its distinct artwork that captures the character's thematic ties to the Electric-type gym leader, marking a significant era in the evolution of the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

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Card face

What it does

70 HPStage 1

Cost: lightning energy colorless energyHigh Voltage20

Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent can't play Trainer cards during his or her next turn.

Cost: lightning energy lightning energy lightning energyThunder Flare30+

Does 30 damage plus 10 damage times the number of damage counters on Lt. Surge's Jolteon, then flip a coin. If tails, Lt. Surge's Jolteon does 30 damage to itself.

Weaknessfighting energy×2Retreatcolorless energy

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
ExpandedNot legal
UnlimitedLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Lt. Surge's Jolteon was released as part of the Gym Challenge expansion in Japan in 1999, reaching international markets by 2000. This set was unique for its focus on the signature Pokémon used by the Kanto region Gym Leaders, shifting the focus from general species to those specifically associated with established characters in the Pokémon lore. The design concept allowed players to integrate these 'owner's' Pokémon into their decks, reflecting the bond between the trainer and their team.

The card features artwork by Ken Sugimori, the primary character designer and illustrator for the original Pokémon generation. Sugimori’s style for this series emphasizes a slightly more rugged, adventurous aesthetic that aligns with the military-themed persona of Lt. Surge, the Vermilion City Gym Leader. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players for its thematic consistency with the Gym Leader mechanics, becoming a notable component of the era’s electric-type decks.

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