Lt. Surge's Electrode Gym Challenge #52
Lt. Surge's Electrode is a Uncommon Pokémon card from Gym Challenge (#52), illustrated by Ken Sugimori. It's a Stage 1 Lightning-type Pokémon with 70 HP, evolving from Lt. Surge's Voltorb, weak to Fighting ×2. Its current blended market value is $6.20 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $205 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 33× the raw value. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 3 July 2026.
Price by variant
TCGplayer market price per printing — reverse holo, 1st edition and unlimited often differ sharply.
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $205$53–$250 | |
| PSA 9 | $41$12–$50 | |
| PSA 8 | $9$9–$9 |
Price history · raw near-mint
Recent sold prices
Real completed sale prices from Fanatics Collect — weekly and premier auctions plus marketplace Buy It Now sales, refreshed periodically. Grade read from the listing title.
Population across graders
Should you grade it?
after ~$72.04 grading fee → 33.1× the raw value
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $204.98 | $72.04 | +$127 | 33.1× |
| PSA 9 | $40.62 | $70.4 | −$36 | 6.6× |
| PSA 8 | $9.00 | $70.08 | −$67 | 1.5× |
⚖️ Risk-adjusted return
Best case isn't the whole story. Weighting every grade by how often it actually happens, across 321 PSA-graded copies:
| Likely outcome | Chance | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 29.3% | $205.00 |
| PSA 9 | 41.1% | $41.00 |
| PSA ≤8 | 29.6% | $6.00 |
Net = graded value − raw value − grading cost (tier fee + ~$20 round-trip shipping), using PSA fees as of 2026-06-28; the paused PSA Value tier is excluded so this isn't overstated. Gem rate is estimated from cumulative PSA population, which skews toward nicer, resubmitted copies — so it overstates the true grade rate. Treat it as a guide, not a guarantee.
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Where to buy
Cross-market prices
174% spreadCurrently 174% cheaper on Cardmarket than PriceCharting. These are independent market prices for the same card — a wide gap can mean a buying opportunity. Informational only, not arbitrage advice.
Market signal
Derived from this card's 90-day price history, recent trend and cross-market price gap. Informational, not advice.
🇪🇺 Cardmarket price · Europe
60% cheaper than the USCard text
Evolves from Lt. Surge's Voltorb.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Lt. Surge's Electrode (Gym Challenge #52) worth?
As of 3 July 2026, Lt. Surge's Electrode from Gym Challenge is worth approximately $6.20 ungraded (near-mint), and around $205 in PSA 10 gem mint. Values are blended from real Cardmarket, eBay sold and TCGplayer prices and update daily.
What is the PSA 10 price for Lt. Surge's Electrode?
A PSA 10 (gem mint) Lt. Surge's Electrode from Gym Challenge is worth around $205 — roughly 33× the raw ungraded value of $6.20.
Should I grade my Lt. Surge's Electrode?
A PSA 10 sells for about $205 versus $6.20 raw — roughly a 33× uplift. Grading is worth it when that premium comfortably beats the grading fee and the card is clean enough to have a real shot at a 10. See the "Should you grade it?" estimate above for net profit per grade.
Is Lt. Surge's Electrode rare?
Lt. Surge's Electrode is a Uncommon card from Gym Challenge (card #52), illustrated by Ken Sugimori. Its current blended market value is $6.20 ungraded.