1999-2000 Pokemon Gym Heroes Lt. Surge's Pikachu #84/132
Pikachu (Lt. Surge's) · Wizards of the Coast (WOTC) · Common / Pokémon TCG (Gym Series)
Player
Pikachu (Lt. Surge's)
Set
Gym Heroes (Unlimited)
Year
2000
Card #
84/132
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 6-7 (EX-MT). High centering bias (thick left border), visible white whitening on bottom left corner, and surface micro-scratches from play wear.
Category
Common / Pokémon TCG (Gym Series)
Manufacturer
Wizards of the Coast (WOTC)
Demand Level
Moderate. Pikachu cards always have a floor for collectors, but this is a mass-produced unlimited common card.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.50 - $4.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $12-18, PSA 7: $20-25, PSA 8: $35-45. (Note: Grading cost likely exceeds card value)
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay 'Sold' listings show raw copies ranging from $0.99 (HP) to $5.00 (NM). PSA 9s typically sell for $60-80.
Description
A classic Lt. Surge's Pikachu from the Gym Heroes expansion. Features the iconic 'sunrise' artwork by Atsuko Nishida. The bottom right displays the Lt. Surge face logo, indicating it belongs to the Gym Leader's deck set. Text includes 'Quick Attack' ability and 40 HP.
Key Features
Features the most popular character in the franchise (Pikachu); part of the vintage Wizards of the Coast era; highly nostalgic Atsuko Nishida artwork.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Correct font kerning for 1999-2000 WOTC era; correct saturation of the yellow border; copyright dates '1995, 96, 98 Nintendo' are properly aligned.
Flaws to Note
Significant left-to-right centering issues (heavily weighted to the left). Corner wear visible on bottom left. Minor edge chipping. Surface scuffs on the non-holo card face.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
TCGPlayer, eBay, or local card shop 'bulk' bins. Best sold as part of a lot or through PWE (Plain White Envelope) on TCGPlayer/eBay.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fee is much higher than the potential ROI. Use high-resolution scans or photos of both front and back. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader inside a standard envelope to minimize shipping costs.