Lt. Surge's Raichu
Gym Challenge · 11 · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Set
Gym ChallengeNummer
11
Seltenheit
Holo Rare
Variant
Normal
Market
Europe (CardMarket)
Sales Recorded
2,875
Last Updated
Mar 6, 2026
About Lt. Surge's Raichu
Lt. Surge's Raichu is a holographic rare card and one of the notable pulls from Gym Challenge, numbered 11 in the expansion. This is the Normal variant. Pricing for this card is based on the European CardMarket marketplace. As a premium-valued card, Lt. Surge's Raichu is worth protecting in a sleeve and top-loader at minimum — professional grading may further enhance its value.
Lt. Surge's Raichu Price Analysis
The current market price for Lt. Surge's Raichu from Gym Challenge is $127.23 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $75.00 to a high of $350.00. The card has seen a -35.0% change in the last 30 days. Price dips can represent buying opportunities for collectors who believe in long-term value. With a high volume of recorded sales (2,875+), this card has an active and liquid secondary market.
Grading Lt. Surge's Raichu
Professional grading is available for Lt. Surge's Raichu and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: BGS 8 5, CGC 10, CGC 8 5, CGC 9, PSA 7, PSA 8, PSA 9. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: MINT, NEAR MINT. At this value, professional grading is strongly recommended. A high grade can significantly increase the card's market value and provides authentication and protection.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cardmarket unsold | NEAR MINT | $77.50 | $75.00 | $350.00 | 1,400 |
| cardmarket | AGGREGATED | $127.23 | N/A | N/A | — |
| cardmarket unsold | MINT | $75.00 | $75.00 | $999.00 | 340 |
| cardmarket unsold | BGS 8 5 | $99.00 | $99.00 | $99.00 | 125 |
| cardmarket unsold | CGC 10 | $382.00 | $415.00 | $415.00 | 105 |
| cardmarket unsold | CGC 8 5 | $99.99 | $99.99 | $99.99 | 160 |
| cardmarket unsold | CGC 9 | $219.99 | $219.99 | $219.99 | 145 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 7 | $120.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 115 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 8 | $149.99 | $149.99 | $149.99 | 110 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 9 | $439.98 | $220.00 | $479.95 | 340 |
| cardmarket unsold | BGS 9 | $189.95 | N/A | N/A | — |
Is Lt. Surge's Raichu a Good Investment?
Holographic rares like Lt. Surge's Raichu are among the most collected card types. They balance accessibility with genuine collectible appeal. The current downward trend may represent a correction or shifting collector interest. Historically, Pokemon cards from popular sets tend to recover over longer time horizons. High trading volume makes this card relatively liquid, meaning it can be bought or sold quickly at market price. As with any collectible, values can fluctuate based on market conditions, format legality, nostalgia cycles, and overall demand in the Pokemon TCG market in 2026.
