How rare is Lt. Surge's Raichu?

Lt. Surge's Raichu is a Rare, held back by print runs so collectors have to seek out clean copies of #028/132.

Is Lt. Surge's Raichu a chase card?

It is a sought-after pull. Lt. Surge's Raichu is not a top-tier secret hit, but as Rare #028/132 it is a card completists actively chase for the Gym Heroes set.

What makes Lt. Surge's Raichu collectible?

Lt. Surge's Raichu combines its Rare rarity from Gym Heroes, the difficulty of finding it in top condition, and steady demand from set-builders. Track its rarity and graded prices on RarePokemonCard, refreshed from real 2026 marketplace data.

Lt. Surge's Raichu

Name: Lt. Surge's Raichu - Gym Heroes (028/132)
Brand: Pokemon

Gym Heroes · 028/132 · Rare

Current Prices

Market Price $19.93

Low $19.51

High $19.96

PSA 10 N/A

PSA 9 N/A

30-Day Trend +0.0%

Set

Gym Heroes

Number

028/132

Rarity

Rare

Variant

Unlimited

Market

US (TCGplayer)

Last Updated

Jun 9, 2026

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Lt. Surge's Raichu: Rarity & Collectibility

Lt. Surge's Raichu in its sought-after Unlimited variant is a genuine Rare that print runs hold back, so collectors have to hunt for clean copies. Cataloged as Rare #028/132 of the Gym Heroes set, it is the kind of card RarePokemonCard tracks for scarcity and collector demand rather than raw price alone. The harder a card is to pull in top condition, the more weight serious collectors place on it.

How Rare & Valuable Is Lt. Surge's Raichu?

In 2026, a Near Mint Lt. Surge's Raichu (Rare, Gym Heroes #028/132) changes hands at roughly $19.93, and desirability among set-builders keeps that number firm. Because demand concentrates on clean copies, surface wear is punished hard: a Near Mint example commands about $19.93, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $6.08. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $19.93, Lightly Played $16.18, Moderately Played $12.81, Heavily Played $8.77, Damaged $6.08 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value.

Detailed Price Breakdown

Source	Condition / Grade	Average	Low	High	Sales
ebay	LIGHTLY PLAYED	$25.39	$25.39	$25.39	4
ebay	NEAR MINT	$15.00	$15.00	$15.00	1
tcgplayer	DAMAGED	$6.08	$5.82	$5.82	69
tcgplayer	HEAVILY PLAYED	$8.77	$8.00	$10.40	87
tcgplayer	LIGHTLY PLAYED	$16.18	$14.00	$19.99	266
tcgplayer	MODERATELY PLAYED	$12.81	$12.99	$12.99	127
tcgplayer	NEAR MINT	$19.93	$19.51	$19.96	183

Collector Outlook for Lt. Surge's Raichu

Lt. Surge's Raichu holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. An accessible pickup whose pull is enjoyment and progress toward a finished set. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Lt. Surge's Raichu on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.