Lt. Surge's Pikachu Gym Heroes #81
Recently sold raw ~$13 (mixed cond.)
3 grading companies tracked
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Lt. Surge's Pikachu is a Common Pokémon card from Gym Heroes (#81), illustrated by Ken Sugimori. It's a Basic Lightning-type Pokémon with 50 HP, weak to Fighting ×2. Its current blended market value is $23.58 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $1,149 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 49× the raw value. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 2 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 | $1,149$977–$1,321 | |
| PSA 9 | $139$85–$159 | |
| PSA 8.5 | $24$20–$27 | |
| PSA 5 | $16$8–$16 |
Price history · raw near-mint
Recent sold prices
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Population across graders
Should you grade it?
after ~$116.48 grading fee → 48.7× the raw value
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $1,149.00 | $116.48 | +$1,009 | 48.7× |
| PSA 9 | $138.75 | $71.38 | +$44 | 5.9× |
| PSA 8.5 | $23.50 | $70.22 | −$70 | 1.0× |
⚖️ Risk-adjusted return
Best case isn't the whole story. Weighting every grade by how often it actually happens, across 1,848 PSA-graded copies:
| Likely outcome | Chance | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 12.3% | $1,149.00 |
| PSA 9 | 46.5% | $139.00 |
| PSA ≤8 | 41.2% | $24.00 |
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
176% spreadCurrently 176% cheaper on Cardmarket than TCGplayer. 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
64% cheaper than the USCard text
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Other Lt. Surge's Pikachu cards
There are 2 different Lt. Surge's Pikachu printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is Gym Heroes #81 (Common).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Lt. Surge's Pikachu (Gym Heroes #81) worth?
As of 2 July 2026, Lt. Surge's Pikachu from Gym Heroes is worth approximately $23.58 ungraded (near-mint), and around $1,149 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 Pikachu?
A PSA 10 (gem mint) Lt. Surge's Pikachu from Gym Heroes is worth around $1,149 — roughly 49× the raw ungraded value of $23.58.
Should I grade my Lt. Surge's Pikachu?
A PSA 10 sells for about $1,149 versus $23.58 raw — roughly a 49× 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 Pikachu rare?
Lt. Surge's Pikachu is a Common card from Gym Heroes (card #81), illustrated by Ken Sugimori. Its current blended market value is $23.58 ungraded.