Lt. Surge's Raichu Gym Heroes #28
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Lt. Surge's Raichu is a Rare Pokémon card from Gym Heroes (#28), illustrated by Ken Sugimori. It's a Stage 1 Lightning-type Pokémon with 70 HP, evolving from Lt. Surge's Pikachu, weak to Fighting ×2. Its current blended market value is $44.78 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $1,008 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 22× the raw value. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 5 July 2026.
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10pop 73 | 4 sold$1,008$856–$1,159 | |
| PSA 9pop 231 | 9 sold$97$83–$112 | |
| PSA 8pop 139 | 8 sold$68$58–$79 | |
| PSA 7pop 51 | 3 sold$33$28–$38 | |
| PSA 5pop 8 | 2 sold$10$9–$12 |
Price history · Raw
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
Only 14% of 526 PSA-graded Lt. Surge's Raichu copies are a gem-mint 10 (73 of 526) — the rest grade lower.
Full grade breakdown (10 grades)
Full grade breakdown (5 grades)
Should you grade it?
Only 13.9% of copies gem (PSA 10 best case +$848); most land at PSA 9 or below.
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $1,007.51 | $115.07 | +$848 | 22.5× |
| PSA 9 | $97.15 | $70.96 | −$19 | 2.2× |
| PSA 8 | $68.31 | $70.67 | −$47 | 1.5× |
⚖️ Risk-adjusted return
Best case isn't the whole story. Weighting every grade by how often it actually happens, across 526 PSA-graded copies:
| Likely outcome | Chance | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 13.9% | $1,008.00 |
| PSA 9 | 43.9% | $97.00 |
| PSA ≤8 | 42.2% | $45.00 |
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
Market dataCross-market spread, EU price, momentum & community buzz
Cross-market prices
22% spreadCurrently 22% cheaper on TCGplayer 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.
Card text
Evolves from Lt. Surge's Pikachu.
Card details
Other Lt. Surge's Raichu cards
There are 2 different Lt. Surge's Raichu printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is Gym Heroes #28 (Rare).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Lt. Surge's Raichu (Gym Heroes #28) worth?
As of 5 July 2026, Lt. Surge's Raichu from Gym Heroes is worth approximately $44.78 ungraded (near-mint), and around $1,008 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 Raichu?
A PSA 10 (gem mint) Lt. Surge's Raichu from Gym Heroes is worth around $1,008 — roughly 22× the raw ungraded value of $44.78.
Should I grade my Lt. Surge's Raichu?
A PSA 10 sells for about $1,008 versus $44.78 raw — roughly a 22× 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 Raichu rare?
Lt. Surge's Raichu is a Rare card from Gym Heroes (card #28), illustrated by Ken Sugimori. Its current blended market value is $44.78 ungraded.