Lt. Surge’s Jolteon

Lt. Surge’s Jolteon

Selected Masterpiece • 28/132
Artist Ken Sugimori
Market Price $43.19
Gym Challenge Gym 2000
The Illustrator

Ken Sugimori

Ken Sugimori is credited on more than 1,100 Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2022, spanning sets such as Base, Gym Heroes, and Neo Genesis. The work favors clear, character-forward staging, playful moods, and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes with balanced, simple compositions.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card depicts Lt. Surge's Jolteon in a poised, dynamic stance, its spiky fur radiating with electricity that hints at the energy of an impending battle. The background conveys a vibrant atmosphere, reflecting the lively essence of its electric-type nature. In this moment, Jolteon stands as a symbol of agility and determination, ready to confront any challenge ahead. The scene encapsulates a Pokémon fully immersed in its world, prepared to unleash its power.”

Editorial & Data

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Rarity Rare
Card Type Lightning
Era
Gym
Release
16/10/2000

High Voltage

20

Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent can't play Trainer cards during his or her next turn.

Thunder Flare

30+

Does 30 damage plus 10 damage times the number of damage counters on Lt. Surge's Jolteon, then flip a coin. If tails, Lt. Surge's Jolteon does 30 damage to itself.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost