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Pokémon HeartGold / SoulSilver / Kanto Gym Leader · Electric type

Lt. Surge

Lt. Surge character artwork
Kanto Gym Leader · Electric type · Vermilion City

He remains Vermilion’s Gym Leader during the player’s return to Kanto.

  • Story: This Gym is part of the Kanto badge journey after the first Pokémon League victory.
  • In the game: Check each opponent’s secondary typing and coverage moves before choosing a counter. Bring recovery items and train more than one reliable attacker.

Story spoilers.

Pokémon HeartGold / SoulSilver · Nintendo DS · 2009 · Nintendo DS remakes; version-exclusive encounters differ between HeartGold and SoulSilver. · Picture: Nintendo DS-era HeartGold and SoulSilver trainer sprite.

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Lt. Surge trainer sprite

Lt. Surge

Vermilion City Gym · Kanto · Gym 9

Electric

Thunder Badge · TM34 Shock Wave

Story Gym battle in Kanto.

Gym battle5 Pokémon

Raichu battle sprite

Raichu

Lv. 51
Electric
Ability
Static
Held item
None
  • Thunder Wave
  • Quick Attack
  • Shock Wave
  • Double Team
Electrode battle sprite

Electrode

Lv. 47
Electric
Ability
Static
Held item
None
  • Thunder Wave
  • Double Team
  • Shock Wave
  • Light Screen
Magneton battle sprite

Magneton

Lv. 47
ElectricSteel
Ability
Sturdy
Held item
None
  • Supersonic
  • Double Team
  • Shock Wave
  • Mirror Shot
Electrode battle sprite

Electrode

Lv. 47
Electric
Ability
Static
Held item
None
  • Screech
  • Double Team
  • Selfdestruct
  • Charge Beam
Electabuzz battle sprite

Electabuzz

Lv. 53Ace
Electric
Ability
Static
Held item
Sitrus Berry
  • Quick Attack
  • Shock Wave
  • Light Screen
  • Low Kick

Postgame rematch6 Pokémon

Raichu battle sprite

Raichu

Lv. 60Ace
Electric
Ability
Static
Held item
None
  • Thunder Wave
  • Quick Attack
  • Thunderbolt
  • Grass Knot
Manectric battle sprite

Manectric

Lv. 52
Electric
Ability
Static
Held item
Pinap Berry
  • Thunder Wave
  • Natural Gift
  • Discharge
  • Overheat
Magnezone battle sprite

Magnezone

Lv. 52
ElectricSteel
Ability
Magnet Pull
Held item
None
  • Thunderbolt
  • Double Team
  • Magnet Rise
  • Mirror Shot
Electrode battle sprite

Electrode

Lv. 52
Electric
Ability
Static
Held item
None
  • Thunder Wave
  • Double Team
  • Thunderbolt
  • Explosion
Pachirisu battle sprite

Pachirisu

Lv. 58
Electric
Ability
Pickup
Held item
None
  • Quick Attack
  • Super Fang
  • Discharge
  • Sweet Kiss
Electivire battle sprite

Electivire

Lv. 56
Electric
Ability
Motor Drive
Held item
Sitrus Berry
  • Thunderbolt
  • Cross Chop
  • Ice Punch
  • Earthquake

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