Lt. Surge's Raticate
Gym Challenge · #53

Lt. Surge's Raticate

Lt. Surge's Raticate is a Uncommon Pokémon TCG printing from Gym Challenge (#53). Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $2.18 for ungraded copies. The set released in 2000. Scan your copy in the Cactaur app for condition-aware pricing.

Gym Challenge set collectorsPromo and event distribution hunters Unlimited
TCGPlayer market $2.18
Cardmarket trend €3.21
Rarity Uncommon
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Who is this card for?

Lt. Surge's Raticate suits collectors working on Gym Challenge who need the Uncommon slot. Verify how the promo was distributed (meal toy, league, box insert) because identical artwork can exist across multiple promo printings.

What is Lt. Surge's Raticate from Gym Challenge?

Lt. Surge's Raticate is a Pokémon card in Gym Challenge numbered 53. It evolves from Lt. Surge's Rattata. National Pokédex #20. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.

What is Lt. Surge's Raticate worth today?

Cactaur tracks a TCGPlayer market reference near $2.18 for Lt. Surge's Raticate. Low and high spread runs $0.50 to $25.20. Per-finish references: unlimited: $2.18; 1stEdition: $3.22. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.

SetGym Challenge
Number53
RarityUncommon
TCGPlayer USD$2.18
Cardmarket EUR€3.21
unlimited $2.18
1stEdition $3.22

Gameplay stats

HP60
TypesColorless
Evolves fromLt. Surge's Rattata
Focus Energy Colorless During your next turn, Lt. Surge's Raticate's Double-edge attack's damage (base damage and damage to itself) is doubled.
Double-edge ColorlessColorless 40 Lt. Surge's Raticate does 20 damage to itself.
WeaknessFighting ×2

How collectible is Lt. Surge's Raticate?

Lt. Surge's Raticate is listed as Uncommon in Gym Challenge. Promo printings often appeal to completionists tracking event or retail exclusives. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.

What are the key details for Lt. Surge's Raticate?

Catalog fields: set Gym Challenge, rarity Uncommon. Illustrated by Ken Sugimori. Cross-check holo pattern and language when buying online. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.

Cactaur's take

Lt. Surge's Raticate (#53) is a promo-line printing from Gym Challenge where distribution story and scarcity often explain price as much as gameplay utility.

Pros

  • Lt. Surge's Raticate is catalogued as Uncommon printing in Gym Challenge, making set and number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a TCGPlayer reference near $2.18 across finishes (unlimited: $2.18; 1stEdition: $3.22).
  • Illustrator Ken Sugimori has strong collector followings, which can add art-premium demand beyond play value.

Cons

  • Raw market prices vary by condition, language, and holo variant — NM estimates are not slab grades.

Verdict: Use $2.18 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

How much is Lt. Surge's Raticate worth?

Cactaur's catalog shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $2.18 for ungraded Lt. Surge's Raticate from Gym Challenge. Actual value depends on condition, language, and finish such as holo or reverse holo. Scan your card in the Cactaur app for a tailored estimate.

What set is Lt. Surge's Raticate from?

Lt. Surge's Raticate is listed in Gym Challenge (Gym) as card #53. Always match both name and collector number because many Pokémon share names across sets.

How rare is Lt. Surge's Raticate?

Our catalog lists Lt. Surge's Raticate as Uncommon in Gym Challenge. Rarity guides pull rates but does not alone determine price — chase art, demand, and condition matter.

Is Lt. Surge's Raticate good for collectors or players?

Lt. Surge's Raticate includes gameplay stats in Gym Challenge. Players should review format legality; collectors often prioritize set symbol, number, and visual variant over raw power.

What is the difference between holo and reverse holo Lt. Surge's Raticate?

Finish variants of Lt. Surge's Raticate carry separate market listings. unlimited: $2.18; 1stEdition: $3.22 before buying — sellers often mix up reverse holo and non-holo photos.

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Trust & data sources. Cactaur displays catalog and market data from pokemontcg.io embedded TCGPlayer/Cardmarket references. Prices change frequently and are not guarantees.

Cactaur does not authenticate cards or guarantee values. Scan your copy in the iPhone app for condition-aware guidance.

Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-12. Last updated: 2026-06-10.