The details of the 2000 Pokémon Gym Challenge set with this Lt. Surge's Electrode card, a Lightning-type Stage 1 Pokémon essential for TCG enthusiasts.
Lt. Surge's Electrode
2000 • Pokémon • Gym Challenge
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Description
Surge's Electrode. As card number 52 in the series, this Lightning-type Stage 1 Pokémon offers a distinct mechanical profile for the Trading Card Game. Evolving from Lt. Surge's Voltorb, the card boasts 70 HP and features the Shock Blast ability, which can inflict damage to the Active Pokémon under specific coin-flip conditions. Its primary attack, Power Ball, allows players to flip three coins, dealing 30 damage plus an additional 10 for each heads result. For collectors focusing on the Gym Challenge era, this card represents a specific moment in the franchise's early TCG history. Completing the Gym Challenge set requires acquiring diverse cards like this one to capture the full breadth of Lt. Surge's team. Whether building a nostalgic collection or seeking specific mechanics for gameplay, this card serves as a notable component for enthusiasts of the Pokémon Trading Card Game.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Lt. Surge's Electrode
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
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Uncommon
Ken Sugimori
Card Stock
English
70
Lightning
Stage 1
Lt. Surge's Voltorb
Fighting ×2
2
101
Card Text
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Ability: Shock Blast
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.
Attack: Power Ball (30+)
Flip 3 coins. This attack does 30 damage plus 10 more damage for each heads.