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Lt. Surge's Strategy
Unbroken Bonds 178/214 • uncommon
- Set
- Unbroken Bonds
- Number
- 178/214
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2019
- Market price
- $0.26
- Artist
- Megumi Mizutani
What it does
You can play this card only if you have more Prize cards remaining than your opponent.
During this turn, you can play 3 Supporter cards (including this card).
You may play only 1 Supporter card during your turn (before your attack).
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedBanned
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Released in the 2019 Unbroken Bonds expansion, Lt. Surge's Strategy serves as a nostalgic callback to the original Gym Heroes set from the early days of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. The card is designed to simulate the tactical nature of its namesake, the Kanto region Gym Leader known for his rigid military background. By allowing a player to play the card only if they have more Prize cards remaining than their opponent, the design encourages a 'comeback' mechanic that reflects the high-stakes, aggressive battling style associated with Electric-type specialists.
The card features artwork by Ken Sugimori, the primary designer and illustrator behind the original generation of Pokémon. Sugimori's approach for this card emphasizes the character's authoritative, stern expression, reinforcing the lore of his service as a pilot. Upon its release, it was well-received by players for its utility in competitive formats, particularly for decks that rely on rapidly cycling through resources to turn the tide of a match.
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