Lt. Surge's Raichu
Gym Challenge · 011/132 · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Set
Gym ChallengeNumber
011/132
Rarity
Holo Rare
Variant
Unlimited_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Lt. Surge's Raichu Worth?
Lt. Surge's Raichu (Unlimited_Holofoil variant) is a holographic rare from Gym Challenge, card number 011/132. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it carries real mid-range value and is worth keeping protected in a sleeve and top-loader.
Lt. Surge's Raichu Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Lt. Surge's Raichu (Gym Challenge, 011/132) is worth around $71.99 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $71.99, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $17.60. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $71.99, Lightly Played $53.30, Moderately Played $34.31, Heavily Played $29.82, Damaged $17.60 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $599.67 — about 8.3x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $115.00.
Is It Worth Grading Lt. Surge's Raichu?
Grading Lt. Surge's Raichu can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($71.99) and a PSA 10 ($599.67) is about $527.68 — a 8.3x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $115.00, CGC 10 $320.00, CGC 9.5 $117.50. Grading is worth considering if your copy looks clean — the PSA 10 premium can comfortably clear the fee.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $17.97 | $17.97 | $17.97 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $57.03 | $57.03 | $57.03 | 4 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $69.99 | $69.99 | $69.99 | 6 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $320.00 | $320.00 | $320.00 | 12 |
| ebay | CGC 4 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 5 5 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 6 | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $64.99 | $64.99 | $64.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $57.63 | $57.63 | $57.63 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $49.00 | $49.00 | $49.00 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $89.99 | $89.99 | $89.99 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $115.00 | $115.00 | $115.00 | 10 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $117.50 | $117.50 | $117.50 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $599.67 | $599.67 | $599.67 | 26 |
| ebay | PSA 2 | $29.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $13.00 | $13.00 | $13.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $18.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 | 9 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 | 12 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 | 26 |
| ebay | PSA 6 5 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $75.00 | $75.00 | $75.00 | 26 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $61.00 | $61.00 | $61.00 | 19 |
| ebay | PSA 8 5 | $68.00 | $68.00 | $68.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $115.00 | $115.00 | $115.00 | 20 |
| ebay | SGC 2 | $12.03 | $12.03 | $12.03 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $17.60 | $18.00 | $20.46 | 76 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $29.82 | $29.79 | $36.99 | 44 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $53.30 | $47.00 | $58.00 | 98 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $34.31 | $39.95 | $39.95 | 95 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $71.99 | $84.50 | $84.50 | 80 |
Is Lt. Surge's Raichu a Good Buy?
Holos like Lt. Surge's Raichu are among the most collected cards and tend to hold value well. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Lt. Surge's Raichu's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
