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Lt. Surge's Raticate
Gym Challenge 53/132 • uncommon
- Set
- Gym Challenge
- Number
- 53/132
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2000
- Energy type
- colorless energy
- Market price
- $3.22
- Artist
- Ken Sugimori
What it does
During your next turn, Lt. Surge's Raticate's Double-edge attack's damage (base damage and damage to itself) is doubled.
Lt. Surge's Raticate does 20 damage to itself.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
Lt. Surge's Raticate was released as part of the Gym Challenge expansion in Japan in 1999 and subsequently in English in 2000. This set was designed to capture the flavor of the Kanto region's Gym Leaders, featuring their signature Pokémon with specialized mechanics. The card was illustrated by Ken Sugimori, the lead designer and character artist for the Pokémon franchise, whose clean, classic style helped establish the visual identity of the original trading card game series.
The card depicts Lt. Surge's Raticate as a colorless-type Pokémon, reflecting its role within the Gym Challenge set's thematic structure which prioritized specific trainer affiliations over traditional elemental types. As an uncommon card, it served as a utility piece for players using electric-themed decks, offering a straightforward but effective addition to the early competitive meta. It remains a notable example of the era's focus on connecting the video game experience with the tactical depth of the card game.
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