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{{CharInfobox
{{Character Infobox
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|name=Lt. Surge
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|sloganline=The Lightning {{tt|Lieutenant|American prior to Generation VII}}!
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|image=Lets Go Pikachu Eevee Lt Surge.png
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|caption=Art from [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]
|caption=Art from [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] by [[Megumi Mizutani]]<ref>[[a:File:LtSurgeStrategyUnbrokenBonds178.jpg|Lt. Surge's Strategy (Unbroken Bonds 178)]]</ref>
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|hometown=[[Vermilion City]] (original hometown unknown)|
|region=[[Kanto]]
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|relatives=None
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|trainer=yes
{{Character Infobox/Game
|trainerclass=[[Gym Leader]]{{sup/1|RBY}}{{sup/2|GSC}}{{sup/3|FRLG}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}{{sup/7|PE}}<br>[[Pokémon Trainer]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
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|generation={{Gen|I}}, {{Gen|II}}, {{Gen|III}}, {{Gen|IV}}, {{Gen|V}}, {{Gen|VII}}
|counterpart=[[Lt. Surge (Masters)]]
|games={{game3|Red and Blue|Red, Blue|s}}, {{v2|Yellow}}, {{game3|Gold and Silver|Gold, Silver|s}}, {{v2|Crystal}}, {{game3|FireRed and LeafGreen|FireRed, LeafGreen|s}}, {{game3|HeartGold and SoulSilver|HeartGold, SoulSilver|s}}, [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2, White 2]], [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!]], {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}}, {{pkmn|Stadium 2}}, {{pkmn|Masters}}
|games={{game3|Red and Blue|Red, Blue|s}}, {{v2|Yellow}}, {{game3|Gold and Silver|Gold, Silver|s}}, {{v2|Crystal}}, {{game3|FireRed and LeafGreen|FireRed, LeafGreen|s}}, {{game3|HeartGold and SoulSilver|HeartGold, SoulSilver|s}}, [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2, White 2]], [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!]]<br>{{pkmn|Stadium}}, {{pkmn|Stadium 2}}, {{pkmn|Masters EX}}
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|enva=Patrick Seitz<ref name="Patrick Seitz">[https://imgur.com/a/aQNwqDv Email from Patrick Seitz]</ref> <small>({{pkmn|Masters EX}})</small>
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}}
'''Lt. Surge''' (Japanese: '''マチス''' ''Matis'') is the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Vermilion City]]'s [[Gym]], known officially as the [[Vermilion Gym]]. He hands out the {{Badge|Thunder}} to {{pkmn|Trainer}}s who defeat him. He [[Type expert|specializes]] in {{type|Electric}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.
{{Character Infobox/Team
|color={{electric color light}}
|member=[[Indigo League]]
|rank=[[Gym Leader]]
|domain=[[Vermilion Gym]]
|reward={{badge|Thunder}}
|specialty={{t|Electric}} types
}}
{{Character Infobox/Anime
|color={{electric color light}}
|series=''[[Pokémon anime|Pokémon the Series]]''<br>''[[Pokémon Origins]]''
|debut=''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]'' (''Pokémon the Series'')<br>''[[PO02|File 2: Cubone]]'' (''Pokémon Origins'')
|enva=[[Maddie Blaustein]]<ref group="note" name="blaustein">Credited as "Adam Blaustein"</ref> (''Pokémon the Series'')<br>N/A (''Pokémon Origins'')
|jpva=[[Fumihiko Tachiki]] (''Pokémon the Series'')<br>N/A (''Pokémon Origins'')
}}
{{Character Infobox/Manga
|color={{electric color light}}
|series=''[[Pokémon Adventures]]''
|debut=''[[PS010|Danger: High Voltorb]]''
}}
{{Character Infobox/Team
|color={{electric color light}}
|member=[[Team Rocket]]
|rank=Admin
}}
|}


==In the games==
'''Lt. Surge''' (Japanese: '''マチス''' ''Matisse''<ref>[https://bandai-a.akamaihd.net/bc/images/shop_top_candytoy/20230126_pokemonscaleworld_01.jpg "Matisse & Rarecoil & Eleboo"] [https://www.bandai.co.jp/candy/pokemonscaleworld/ Pokémon Scale World] figurine catalog image</ref>) is the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Vermilion City]]'s [[Gym]], known officially as the [[Vermilion Gym]]. He hands out the {{Badge|Thunder}} to {{pkmn|Trainer}}s who defeat him in {{pkmn|battle}}. He [[Type expert|specializes]] in {{type|Electric}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.
Lt. Surge is known as the "Lightning Lieutenant". Apparently, he is or was an American {{wp|soldier}} who fought in at least one war, during which Electric-type Pokémon saved his life. As a member of the {{wp|United States Army|army}}, Surge was a strict {{wp|Commanding officer|CO}}, and was rather cautious. He was a pilot as well, and used Electric-type Pokémon to power his planes, a practice that in at least one occasion saved his life. Also, Surge saved the life of one of the Trainers in his Gym who was in the army at the same time.


A little paranoid, Lt. Surge installed a series of traps in the Gym. He takes a liking to Trainers with a lot of guts.
==In the core series games==
Lt. Surge is known as the "Lightning Lieutenant". Apparently, he is or was an American {{wp|soldier}} who fought in at least one war, during which Electric-type Pokémon saved his life. As a member of the {{wp|United States Army|army}}, Surge was a strict {{wp|Commanding officer|CO}}, and was rather cautious. He was a pilot as well, and used Electric-type Pokémon to power his planes, a practice that in at least one occasion saved his life. Also, Surge saved the life of one of the Trainers in his Gym who was in the army at the same time. A little paranoid, Lt. Surge installed a series of traps in the Gym. He takes a liking to Trainers with a lot of guts.


In addition to the Thunder Badge, Lt. Surge gives out [[TM24]]{{sup/1|RBY}}/[[TM36]]{{sup/7|PE}} ({{m|Thunderbolt}}) in the [[Generation I]] games and [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]. In {{game3|FireRed and LeafGreen|FireRed, LeafGreen,|s}} {{game3|HeartGold and SoulSilver|HeartGold, and SoulSilver|s}} he gives out {{TM|34|Shock Wave}}. In {{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, he doesn't give out a [[TM]]. Also, in HeartGold and SoulSilver, he trades a foreign {{p|Pikachu}} with the {{player}} for another Pikachu. In Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, in addition to the Thunder Badge and the reward TM, he also gives the player his [[Autograph]] as a reward for defeating him.
In addition to the Thunder Badge, Lt. Surge gives out [[TM24]]{{sup/1|RBY}}/[[TM36]]{{sup/7|PE}} ({{m|Thunderbolt}}) in the [[Generation I]] games and [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]. In {{game3|FireRed and LeafGreen|FireRed, LeafGreen,|s}} {{game3|HeartGold and SoulSilver|HeartGold, and SoulSilver|s}} he gives out {{TM|34|Shock Wave}}. In {{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, he doesn't give out a [[TM]]. Also, in HeartGold and SoulSilver, he trades a foreign {{p|Pikachu}} with the {{player}} for another Pikachu. In Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, in addition to the Thunder Badge and the reward TM, he also gives the player his [[Autograph]] as a reward for defeating him.


In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, he will be outside of the Power Plant between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. This only occurs after the player has captured, not defeated, {{p|Zapdos}}. If the player defeated Zapdos, he or she will need to battle the Elite Four again for Zapdos to reappear. If the player arrives walking with a Pikachu, he will happily give his Pokégear number out, and if called on Friday morning, will be at the Fighting Dojo for a rematch. After the player gets his Pokégear number, he will be at the [[Magnet Train]] station in [[Saffron City]]. There he'll offer to trade his {{tt|French|English in non-English-language versions}} Pikachu, nicknamed '''Volty''', for the player's Pikachu that he saw at the Power Plant (though it need not be the same one). She will be at the same level as the Pikachu traded, will know the moves appropriate for that level, and be holding a [[Yellow Shard]].
In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, he will be outside of the Power Plant between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. This only occurs after the player has captured, not defeated, {{p|Zapdos}}. If the player defeated Zapdos, they will need to battle the Elite Four again for Zapdos to reappear. If the player arrives walking with a Pikachu, he will happily give his Pokégear number out, and if called on Friday morning, will be at the Fighting Dojo for a rematch. After the player gets his Pokégear number, he will be at the [[Magnet Train]] station in [[Saffron City]]. There he'll offer to trade his French (English in non-English-language versions) Pikachu, nicknamed '''Volty''', for the player's Pikachu that he saw at the Power Plant (though it need not be the same one). She will be at the same level as the Pikachu traded, will know the moves appropriate for that level, and be holding a [[Yellow Shard]].
 
In {{B2W2}}, Lt. Surge participates in the [[Pokémon World Tournament]]. He and the other Gym Leaders of [[Kanto]] participate in the [[Kanto Leaders Tournament]], while also participating in the [[Type Expert Tournament|Type Expert]] and [[World Leaders Tournament]]s with the Gym Leaders from Kanto, [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], [[Sinnoh]], and [[Unova]].


===Fame Checker===
===Fame Checker===
This is a list of the [[Fame Checker]]’s information on Lt. Surge in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}.
This is a list of the [[Fame Checker]]’s information on Lt. Surge in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}.
;Vermilion City - sign
;Vermilion City - Sign
* What does this person do?
* What does this person do?
:"<sc>Vermilion City Pok</sc>é<sc>mon Gym</sc>
:"<sc>Vermilion City Pok</sc>é<sc>mon Gym</sc>
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:"<sc>Lt. Surge</sc> installed the traps in the <sc>Gym</sc> himself.
:"<sc>Lt. Surge</sc> installed the traps in the <sc>Gym</sc> himself.
:He set up double locks everywhere."
:He set up double locks everywhere."
;Vermilion City - {{DL|Magazines in the Pokémon world|Pokémon Journal}}
;Vermilion City - {{DL|Magazines in the Pokémon world|Pokémon Journal}}{{tt|*|After earning the ThunderBadge}}
* There’s a rumor...
* There’s a rumor...
:"<sc>Lt. Surge</sc> is rumored to have been a pilot while home in America.
:"<sc>Lt. Surge</sc> is rumored to have been a pilot while home in America.
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===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
===={{game|Red and Blue|s}}====
===={{game|Red and Blue|s}}====
Lt. Surge has one [[X Speed]] per Pokémon, using it randomly 25% of the time.
{{Party/Single|color={{electric color}}|bordercolor={{electric color dark}}|headcolor={{electric color light}}
{{Party/Single|color={{electric color}}|bordercolor={{electric color dark}}|headcolor={{electric color light}}
|sprite=Spr RG Lt Surge.png
|sprite=Spr RG Lt Surge.png
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===={{game|Yellow}}====
===={{game|Yellow}}====
Lt. Surge has an [[X Speed]], using it randomly 25% of the time.
{{Party/Single|color={{electric color}}|bordercolor={{electric color dark}}|headcolor={{electric color light}}
{{Party/Single|color={{electric color}}|bordercolor={{electric color dark}}|headcolor={{electric color light}}
|sprite=Spr Y Lt Surge.png‎
|sprite=Spr Y Lt Surge.png
|prize={{PDollar}}2772
|prize={{PDollar}}2772
<!--GEN I HAD NO CLASSES-->
<!--GEN I HAD NO CLASSES-->
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===={{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}====
===={{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}====
Lt. Surge has a [[Hyper Potion]].
{{Party/Single|color={{electric color}}|bordercolor={{electric color dark}}|headcolor={{electric color light}}
{{Party/Single|color={{electric color}}|bordercolor={{electric color dark}}|headcolor={{electric color light}}
|sprite=Spr GS Lt Surge.png‎
|sprite=Spr GS Lt Surge.png
|prize={{PDollar}}4600
|prize={{PDollar}}4600
|class=Leader
|class=Leader
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===={{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}====
===={{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}====
Lt. Surge has a [[Super Potion]] and a [[Full Heal]].
{{Party/Single|color={{electric color}}|bordercolor={{electric color dark}}|headcolor={{electric color light}}
{{Party/Single|color={{electric color}}|bordercolor={{electric color dark}}|headcolor={{electric color light}}
|sprite=Spr FRLG Lt Surge.png
|sprite=Spr FRLG Lt Surge.png
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|-
|-
| [[Saffron City]]
| [[Saffron City]]
| {{MSP|025|Pikachu}}
| {{MSP/3|025|Pikachu}}
| {{p|Pikachu}}
| {{p|Pikachu}}
| {{MSP|025|Pikachu}}
| {{MSP/3|025|Pikachu}}
| {{p|Pikachu}} {{female}}
| {{p|Pikachu}} {{female}}
| Volty{{tt|*|French in origin in English releases; English in origin in all other languages}}
| Volty{{tt|*|French in origin in English releases; English in origin in all other languages}}
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|}
|}


===={{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}====
===={{B2W2}}====
=====[[Pokémon World Tournament]]=====
=====[[Pokémon World Tournament]]=====
Lt. Surge uses three of these Pokémon in [[Pokémon battle|Single Battles]], four in [[Double Battle|Double]] and [[Rotation Battle]]s and all six in [[Triple Battle]]s. Lt. Surge will always lead with his signature Pokémon, {{p|Raichu}}.
Lt. Surge uses three of these Pokémon in [[Pokémon battle|Single Battles]], four in [[Double Battle|Double]] and [[Rotation Battle]]s and all six in [[Triple Battle]]s. Lt. Surge will always lead with his signature Pokémon, {{p|Raichu}}.
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|location=Vermilion Gym
|pokemon=3}}
|pokemon=3}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|{{Pokémon/7/LG
|game=PE
|game=PE
|ndex=100
|ndex=100
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|move2=Swift|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Special
|move2=Swift|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Special
|move3=Light Screen|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status}}
|move3=Light Screen|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|{{Pokémon/7/LG
|game=PE
|game=PE
|ndex=081
|ndex=081
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|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Sonic Boom|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Special}}
|move2=Sonic Boom|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|{{Pokémon/7/LG
|game=PE
|game=PE
|ndex=026
|ndex=026
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|location=Vermilion Gym
|location=Vermilion Gym
|pokemon=5}}
|pokemon=5}}
|style="margin:auto"}}|{{Pokémon/7
|style="margin:auto"}}|{{Pokémon/7/LG
|game=PE
|game=PE
|ndex=101
|ndex=101
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|level=56
|level=56
|type1=Electric
|type1=Electric
|move1=Mirror Coat|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Status
|move1=Mirror Coat|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Special
|move2=Explosion|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move2=Explosion|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Thunderbolt|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special
|move3=Thunderbolt|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Special
|move4=Foul Play|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
|move4=Foul Play|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|{{Pokémon/7/LG
|game=PE
|game=PE
|ndex=135
|ndex=135
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|move3=Reflect|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status
|move3=Reflect|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status
|move4=Quick Attack|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
|move4=Quick Attack|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|{{Pokémon/7/LG
|game=PE
|game=PE
|ndex=125
|ndex=125
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|move4=Brick Break|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Physical}}
|move4=Brick Break|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color={{electric color}}}}
{{Party/Div|color={{electric color}}}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/7
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/7/LG
|game=PE
|game=PE
|ndex=082
|ndex=082
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|move3=Tri Attack|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Special
|move3=Tri Attack|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Special
|move4=Hyper Beam|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Special}}
|move4=Hyper Beam|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Special}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/7
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/7/LG
|game=PE
|game=PE
|ndex=026
|ndex=026
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{{Party/Footer}}
{{Party/Footer}}


===={{eng|Pokémon Stadium}}====
==In the side series games==
===[[Pokémon Stadium]]===
Lt. Surge appears in [[Pokémon Stadium]] as the third Gym Leader the player faces during the [[Gym Leader Castle]] challenge. During Round 2, he also uses Pokémon outside his specialty type to counter any {{type|Ground}} Pokémon used against him.
 
====Pokémon====
=====Round 1=====
=====Round 1=====
{{Party/Single|color={{electric color}}|bordercolor={{electric color dark}}|headcolor={{electric color light}}
{{Party/Single|color={{electric color}}|bordercolor={{electric color dark}}|headcolor={{electric color light}}
|sprite=Lt. Surge Stadium.png
|sprite=Lt. Surge Stadium.png
|prize=N/A
|prize=none
<!--GEN I HAD NO CLASSES-->
<!--GEN I HAD NO CLASSES-->
|name=Surge<!--STADIUM HAD NO "LT."-->
|name=Surge<!--STADIUM HAD NO "LT."-->
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|pokemon=6}}
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|{{Pokémon/1
|ndex=026
|ndex=026MSStad
|pokemon=Raichu
|pokemon=Raichu
|level=50-100
|level=50-100
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|move4=Thunder Wave|move4type=Electric}}
|move4=Thunder Wave|move4type=Electric}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|{{Pokémon/1
|ndex=100
|ndex=100MSStad
|pokemon=Voltorb
|pokemon=Voltorb
|level=50-100
|level=50-100
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|move4=Thunder Wave|move4type=Electric}}
|move4=Thunder Wave|move4type=Electric}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|{{Pokémon/1
|ndex=101
|ndex=101MSStad
|pokemon=Electrode
|pokemon=Electrode
|level=50-100
|level=50-100
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{{Party/Div|color={{electric color}}}}
{{Party/Div|color={{electric color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|{{Pokémon/1
|ndex=025
|ndex=025MSStad
|pokemon=Pikachu
|pokemon=Pikachu
|level=50-100
|level=50-100
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|move4=Surf|move4type=Water}}
|move4=Surf|move4type=Water}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|{{Pokémon/1
|ndex=081
|ndex=081MSStad
|pokemon=Magnemite
|pokemon=Magnemite
|level=50-100
|level=50-100
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|move4=Thunder|move4type=Electric}}
|move4=Thunder|move4type=Electric}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|{{Pokémon/1
|ndex=082
|ndex=082MSStad
|pokemon=Magneton
|pokemon=Magneton
|level=50-100
|level=50-100
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{{Party/Single|color={{electric color}}|bordercolor={{electric color dark}}|headcolor={{electric color light}}
{{Party/Single|color={{electric color}}|bordercolor={{electric color dark}}|headcolor={{electric color light}}
|sprite=Lt. Surge Stadium.png
|sprite=Lt. Surge Stadium.png
|prize=N/A
|prize=none
<!--GEN I HAD NO CLASSES-->
<!--GEN I HAD NO CLASSES-->
|name=Surge<!--STADIUM 1 HAD NO "LT."-->
|name=Surge<!--STADIUM 1 HAD NO "LT."-->
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|pokemon=6}}
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|{{Pokémon/1
|ndex=026
|ndex=026MSStad
|pokemon=Raichu
|pokemon=Raichu
|level=50-100
|level=50-100
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|move4=Thunder Wave|move4type=Electric}}
|move4=Thunder Wave|move4type=Electric}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|{{Pokémon/1
|ndex=114
|ndex=114MSStad
|pokemon=Tangela
|pokemon=Tangela
|level=50-100
|level=50-100
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|move4=Body Slam|move4type=Normal}}
|move4=Body Slam|move4type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|{{Pokémon/1
|ndex=062
|ndex=062MSStad
|pokemon=Poliwrath
|pokemon=Poliwrath
|level=50-100
|level=50-100
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{{Party/Div|color={{electric color}}}}
{{Party/Div|color={{electric color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|{{Pokémon/1
|ndex=108
|ndex=108MSStad
|pokemon=Lickitung
|pokemon=Lickitung
|level=50-100
|level=50-100
|type1=Normal
|type1=Normal
|move1=Seismic Toss|move1type=Fighting
|move1=Blizzard|move1type=Ice
|move2=Earthquake|move2type=Ground
|move2=Earthquake|move2type=Ground
|move3=Thunderbolt|move3type=Electric
|move3=Thunderbolt|move3type=Electric
|move4=Double-Edge|move4type=Normal}}
|move4=Double-Edge|move4type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|{{Pokémon/1
|ndex=125
|ndex=125MSStad
|pokemon=Electabuzz
|pokemon=Electabuzz
|level=50-100
|level=50-100
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|move4=Psychic|move4type=Psychic}}
|move4=Psychic|move4type=Psychic}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|{{Pokémon/1
|ndex=101
|ndex=101MSStad
|pokemon=Electrode
|pokemon=Electrode
|level=50-100
|level=50-100
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{{Party/Footer}}
{{Party/Footer}}


====[[Pokémon Stadium 2]]====
===[[Pokémon Stadium 2]]===
Lt. Surge returns in {{g|Stadium 2}} as part of the Kanto Gym Leader Castle.
 
During the game's end credits, Lt. Surge is seen having a battle with [[Morty]] at the [[Ecruteak Gym]].
 
====Pokémon====
=====Round 1=====
=====Round 1=====
{{Party/Single
{{Party/Single
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|headcolor={{electric color light}}
|headcolor={{electric color light}}
|sprite=S2 Leader Lieutenant Surge.png
|sprite=S2 Leader Lieutenant Surge.png
|prize=N/A
|prize=none
|class=Gym Leader
|class=Gym Leader
|classlink=Gym Leader
|classlink=Gym Leader
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|pokemon=6}}
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=026
|ndex=026MSStad
|pokemon=Raichu
|pokemon=Raichu
|held=MiracleBerry
|held=MiracleBerry
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|move4=Surf|move4type=Water}}
|move4=Surf|move4type=Water}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=171
|ndex=171MSStad
|pokemon=Lanturn
|pokemon=Lanturn
|held=Scope Lens
|held=Scope Lens
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|move4=Thunder Wave|move4type=Electric}}
|move4=Thunder Wave|move4type=Electric}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=125
|ndex=125MSStad
|pokemon=Electabuzz
|pokemon=Electabuzz
|held=Quick Claw
|held=Quick Claw
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{{Party/Div|color={{electric color}}}}
{{Party/Div|color={{electric color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=101
|ndex=101MSStad
|pokemon=Electrode
|pokemon=Electrode
|held=King's Rock
|held=King's Rock
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|move4=Explosion|move4type=Normal}}
|move4=Explosion|move4type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=137
|ndex=137MSStad
|pokemon=Porygon
|pokemon=Porygon
|held=PRZCureBerry
|held=PRZCureBerry
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|move4=Hidden Power|move4type=Ice}}
|move4=Hidden Power|move4type=Ice}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=082
|ndex=082MSStad
|pokemon=Magneton
|pokemon=Magneton
|held=Focus Band
|held=Focus Band
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|headcolor={{electric color light}}
|headcolor={{electric color light}}
|sprite=S2 Leader Lieutenant Surge.png
|sprite=S2 Leader Lieutenant Surge.png
|prize=N/A
|prize=none
|class=Gym Leader
|class=Gym Leader
|classlink=Gym Leader
|classlink=Gym Leader
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|pokemon=6}}
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=026
|ndex=026MSStad
|pokemon=Raichu
|pokemon=Raichu
|held=Focus Band
|held=Focus Band
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|move4=Thunder Wave|move4type=Electric}}
|move4=Thunder Wave|move4type=Electric}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=071
|ndex=071MSStad
|pokemon=Victreebel
|pokemon=Victreebel
|held=MiracleBerry
|held=MiracleBerry
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|move4=Sludge Bomb|move4type=Poison}}
|move4=Sludge Bomb|move4type=Poison}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=233
|ndex=233MSStad
|pokemon=Porygon2
|pokemon=Porygon2
|held=Quick Claw
|held=Quick Claw
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{{Party/Div|color={{electric color}}}}
{{Party/Div|color={{electric color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=195
|ndex=195MSStad
|pokemon=Quagsire
|pokemon=Quagsire
|held=BrightPowder
|held=BrightPowder
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|move4=AncientPower|move4type=Rock}}
|move4=AncientPower|move4type=Rock}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=085
|ndex=085MSStad
|pokemon=Dodrio
|pokemon=Dodrio
|held=Scope Lens
|held=Scope Lens
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|move4=Tri Attack|move4type=Normal}}
|move4=Tri Attack|move4type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|{{Pokémon/2
|ndex=135
|ndex=135MSStad
|pokemon=Jolteon
|pokemon=Jolteon
|held=King's Rock
|held=King's Rock
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{{Party/Footer}}
{{Party/Footer}}


===Quotes===
==In the spin-off games==
===={{game2|Red|Blue|Yellow}}====
===[[Pokémon Puzzle League]]===
* Before battle
In [[Pokémon Puzzle League]], Lt. Surge is one of the opponents in the 1P Stadium mode, and one of the characters available in the 2P Stadium mode.
:''"Hey, kid! What do you think you're doing here? You won't live long in combat! That's for sure! I tell you kid, electric <sc>Pokémon</sc> saved me during the war! They zapped my enemies into paralysis! The same as I'll do to you!"''{{sup/1|RB}}
:''"Ten-hut! Welcome to <sc>Vermilion Gym</sc>! Will you look at that, a pint-size challenger! Hahaha! You've got big and brassy nerves to take me on with your puny power! A <sc>Pokémon</sc> battle is war! I'll show you civilian! I'll shock you into surrender!"''{{sup/1|Y}}


* Being defeated
====Pokémon====
:''"Whoa! You're the real deal, kid! Fine then, take the <sc>ThunderBadge</sc>!"''
{| style="float:left; width: 96px"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Lt. Surge|Raichu|026Raichu.png|electric|size=100px}}
| {{ActivePoké|Lt. Surge|Jolteon|135Jolteon.png|electric|size=100px|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Lt. Surge|Magneton|082Magneton.png|electric|size=100px|link=no}}
|}
{{left clear}}


* After being defeated
===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
:''"The <sc>ThunderBadge</sc> cranks up your <sc>Pokémon</sc>'s <sc>speed</sc>. It also lets your <sc>Pokémon</sc> <sc>{{m|fly}}</sc> any time{{sup/1|RB}}/anytime{{sup/1|Y}}, kid! You're special, kid! Take this!"''
{{main|Lt. Surge (Masters)}}
:''"[[TM24]] contains <sc>{{m|Thunderbolt}}</sc>! Teach it to an electric <sc>Pokémon</sc>!"''
Lt. Surge, in his {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} design, forms a [[sync pair]] with {{p|Voltorb}} and its [[Evolution|evolved]] form {{p|Electrode}}, along with {{TP|Lt. Surge|Raichu}} in [[Pokémon Masters EX]]. Lt. Surge became a playable sync pair since the game's release.
:''"A little word of advice, kid! Electricity is sure powerful! But, it's useless against ground-type <sc>Pokémon</sc>!"''


* If the player doesn't have room for items
{{PairDex/h|Electric}}
:''"Yo, kid! Make room in your pack!"''
{{PairDex|004|Lt. Surge|trainerlink= Lt. Surge (Masters)#Voltorb → Electrode|trainerimg=Lt Surge|0101|Voltorb → Electrode|pokemonlink=Voltorb (Pokémon)|Electric|Ground|Tech|3EX|Sync Pair Scout}}
{{PairDex|004|Lt. Surge|trainerlink= Lt. Surge (Masters)#Raichu|trainerimg=Lt Surge|0026|Raichu|pokemonlink=Lt. Surge's Raichu|gender=male|Electric|Ground|Support|4EX|Battle Points}}
|}


===={{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}====
==Gallery==
* Before battle
===Artwork===
:''"Hey, you little tyke! I have to hand it to you. It may not be very smart to challenge me, but it takes guts! When it comes to electric <sc>Pokémon</sc>, I'm number one! I've never lost on the battlefield. I'll zap you just like I did my enemies in war!"''
{|style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color}}; font-size:80%; border-radius: 10px"
|-
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:RG Surge.png|x150px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Red Blue Lt Surge.png|x250px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Yellow Lt Surge.png|x250px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:FireRed LeafGreen Lt Surge.png|x250px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:HeartGold SoulSilver Lt Surge.png|x250px]]
| style="border:2px solid #{{electric color light}}; background:#{{electric color light}}" | [[File:Lt. Surge LGPE concept art.jpg|x250px]]
|-
| Headshot from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Red and Green Versions|Red and Green}}
| Artwork from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Red and Blue}}
| Artwork from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Yellow Version|Yellow}}
| Artwork from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
| Artwork from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
|Concept art from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!}}
|}


* Being defeated
===Sprites and models===
:''"Arrrgh! You are strong! OK, boy{{sup/2|GS}}/kid{{sup/2|C}}. You get<!--no 'the'--> <sc>ThunderBadge</sc>!"''
====In the [[core series]]====
 
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color}}; font-size:80%"
* After being defeated
|-
:''"<!--no 'the'--><sc>ThunderBadge</sc> increases <sc>Pokémon</sc>'s speed. Consider it proof that you defeated me. You wear it proudly, hear?"
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr RG Lt Surge.png]]
:''"Hey, kid! Still slugging and chugging away? My <sc>Pokémon</sc> and I are still at it!"''
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr Y Lt Surge.png]]
 
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr GS Lt Surge.png]]
===={{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}====
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr FRLG Lt Surge.png]]
* Before battle
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr HGSS Lt Surge.png]]
:''"Hey, kid! What do you think you're doing here? You won't live long in combat! Not with your puny power! I tell you, kid, electric <sc>Pokémon</sc> saved me during the war! They zapped my enemies into paralysis! The same as I'll do to you!"''
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:VSLt Surge.png]]
 
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr B2W2 Lt Surge.png]]
* Being defeated
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:VSLt Surge PE.png|100px]]
:''"Now that's a shocker! You're the real deal, kid! Fine, then, take the <sc>ThunderBadge</sc>!"''
|-
 
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Red and Blue}}
* After being defeated
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Yellow Version|Yellow}}
:''"The <sc>ThunderBadge</sc> cranks up your <sc>Pokémon</sc>'s <sc>speed</sc>. It also lets your <sc>Pokémon {{m|fly}}</sc> lightning-quick any-time, kid! You're special, kid! Take this!"''
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation II}}
:''"[[TM34]] contains <sc>{{m|Shock Wave}}</sc>! Teach it to an <sc>electric Pokémon</sc>!"''
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
 
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
===={{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}====
| VS sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
'''[[Vermilion Gym]]'''
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and White 2}}
* Before battle
| VS model from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!}}
:''"Hey, you little tyke! It may not be very smart to challenge me, but it takes guts! When it comes to {{type|Electric}} Pokémon, I'm number one! I've never lost on the battlefield. I'll zap you just like I do all my enemies in battle!"''
|-
 
|colspan=2 style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Juggler I OD.png]]
* After sending out last Pokémon
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Lt Surge II OD.png]]
:''"It's not over yet. It's just beginning!"''
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Lt Surge III OD.png]]
 
|colspan=2 style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Lt Surge IV OD.png]]
* When last Pokémon is at a critical health
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Lt Surge OD.png]]
:''"Oh, last one! Never give up!"''
|style="{{roundy|40px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:ODLt Surge PE.png|50px]]  
 
|-
* Being defeated
| colspan=2 |Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation I}}
:''"My electric trick..."''
| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation II}}
 
| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
* After being defeated
| colspan=2 |Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
:''"Aaargh! You are strong! OK, kid. You get the Thunder Badge!"''
| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and White 2}}
:''"That Thunder Badge suits those who've defeated me! Take good care of it, OK? There is something else. Here is a great TM for you!"''
| Overworld model from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!}}
:''"That TM contains Shock Wave... Zzzap! Use it to go like lightning! When you go north, you will see a big city called Saffron!"''
|}
 
* If talked to again
:''"Hey, kid! Still slugging and chugging away? When you go north, you will see a big city called Saffron!"''
 
'''[[Fighting Dojo]]'''
* Before battle
:''"Hey! The promise we made! Let's battle again!"''
 
* After being defeated
:''"Oh no! You are very strong! But I will repay my debt someday."''
 
'''[[Pokégear]] registering ({{rt|10|Kanto}})'''
:''"Oh! What are the chances of seeing you at a place like this? I can feel electric power around the Power Plant. You may want to catch a Pikachu in the Viridian Forest and bring it here!"''
::With Pikachu: ''"Oh, yay! You have the Pokémon I love best: Pikachu! Excellent! I will give you my telephone number!"''
:::'''Yes''': ''"Give me a call on Friday morning! We can have an electrifying battle!"''
:::'''No''': ''"Oh no! How disappointing!"''
::''"Aha! Now you want to know my telephone number, don't you?"''
 
'''Pokégear Phone'''
* Calling him
:''"Hello? What's up? I'm doing great! My free time? I'm usually available Friday mornings. Try calling me again then!"''
 
* On Friday
:''"Hello? What's up? I'm doing great! Hey, you! Battle me again! What do you say?"''
::'''No''': ''"I see... You must be pretty busy."''
::'''Yes''': ''"All right! I'll be waiting for you in Saffron City's Fighting Dojo. Don't be late!"''
 
'''[[Saffron City]]'''
:''"Oh! I never expected to see you at a place like this! What a coincidence! I can feel great electric power around the Magnet Train station! You had a Pikachu, didn’t you? How about trading it for my French Pikachu?"
::'''No''': ''"Shocking! I want to share my feelings for Pikachu with you! I’m ready anytime, so just bring a Pikachu, OK?"
::'''Yes''': ''"Wow! Electrifying! Let’s trade em now!"
* After trade
:''"Yeah! I'm so ecstatic! I'll see you around. Good-bye!"


'''{{rt|39|Johto}}'''
====In other games====
:''"Hey, you! Don't you want a good memory of us together? How about taking a picture with me?"
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color}}; font-size:80%"
::'''Yes''': ''"OK! OK! Show me a very good smile! Wow! This turned out to be a really good one! We root for Route 39!"
|-
::'''No''': ''"That's OK... Let me know if you change your mind."
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Lt. Surge Stadium.png|57px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:190px" | [[File:S2 Leader Lieutenant Surge.png]][[File:S2 Gym Leader Lt Surge alt.png]][[File:S2 Gym Leader Lt Surge alt2.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:S2 Gym Leader Lt Surge Credits.png]]
|-
| Portrait from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Stadium|Stadium}}
| Portraits from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Stadium 2|Stadium 2}}
| Portrait from the credits in<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Stadium 2|Stadium 2}}
|}


===={{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}====
==Quotes==
'''[[Pokémon World Tournament]]'''
{{main|Lt. Surge/Quotes}}
* Before battle (first round)
:''"The name's Lt. Surge! When it comes to Electric-type Pokémon, I'm number one!"''


* Before battle (second round)
==In the anime==
:''"The name's Lt. Surge! When it comes to Electric-type Pokémon, I'm number one! I'm gonna zap your Pokémon!"''
===Main series===
[[File:Lt Surge anime.png|left|thumb|220px|Lt. Surge in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
Lt. Surge appeared in ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]''. He was quick to show off his powerful {{TP|Lt. Surge|Raichu}} upon {{Ash}}'s arrival at the [[Vermilion Gym]]. Lt. Surge then laughed at the sight of {{AP|Pikachu}} and mocked him for his apparent weakness, though he eventually agreed to battle Ash. Pikachu was quickly overwhelmed and defeated by Raichu's onslaught of attacks.


* Before battle (final round)
After Pikachu recovered at the local [[Pokemon Center]], Ash had a [[rematch]] with Lt. Surge. When Pikachu was able to use his {{m|Agility}} to evade Raichu's attacks, Lt. Surge had Raichu use {{m|Thunderbolt}} to destroy the Gym's lights and glass windows. However, Pikachu didn't sustain any damage after he grounded himself with his tail, while Raichu exhausted all of its electrical power. Pikachu then used the opportunity to defeat Raichu, earning Ash his third Badge, the {{Badge|Thunder}}.
:''"The name's Lt. Surge! When it comes to Electric-type Pokémon, I'm number one! You've got guts to challenge me! I'm gonna zap you!"''


* Being defeated
He reappeared in a flashback in ''[[DP074|Pika and Goliath!]]''.
:''"Arrrgh! You are strong!"''


* If the player is defeated
In ''[[JN018|Destination: Coronation!]]'', it was revealed that Surge left the Gym in the care of [[Visquez]] and left on his own journey to become a better Electric-type Trainer. It was also revealed that he trained the Raichu that Visquez owns, and Ash's fame had grown amongst the Trainers at the Gym.
:''"Oh yeah! I'm strong!"''


* After being defeated
====Character====
:''"Even my electric tricks lost. You're excellent! Keep goin' like lightning!"''
[[File:Lt Surge JN.png|thumb|250px|Lt. Surge in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'']]
An intimidating person, Lt. Surge surrounds himself with other tough-looking {{pkmn|Trainer}}s. He is arrogant, loud, and crude; and refers to all challengers as "babies" until they manage to defeat him. Lt. Surge generally looks down on unevolved Pokémon, preferring to [[Evolution|evolve]] them as soon as possible. He also seems to be an extremely brutal battler, as nearly every Trainer that faced him ended up with their Pokémon being seriously injured.


* After winning
In spite of his preference for evolved Pokémon, Lt. Surge does not take into account any advantages an unevolved Pokémon may have over their evolved forms. Though he managed to defeat {{Ash}} and {{AP|Pikachu}} once with pure power, Pikachu was able to use speed-altering moves like {{m|Agility}}, which Raichu couldn't learn, to outrun and defeat it. Surge and Raichu came to respect Ash and Pikachu's tenacity after this defeat, and, as shown in ''[[JN018|Destination: Coronation!]]'', tells his Gym Trainers stories about their rematch to this day.
:''"Oh yeah! When it comes to Electric-type Pokémon, I'm number one in the world!"''


* In the lobby, after the tournament
====Pokémon====
:''"You are very strong! You're the victor! I'm not gonna lose! I'll train hard and be number one in Pokémon battling!"''
This listing is of Lt. Surge's known Pokémon in the {{pkmn|anime}}:
=====On hand=====
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Lt. Surge|Raichu|Lt Surge Raichu.png|electric|fir=Pikachu|size=200px}}
|
|
|-
|}


====[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]====
=====Trained=====
;[[Vermilion Gym]]
{{TrainerPoké
* Before battle
|trainer=Visquez
:''"Ten-hut! Welcome to the Vermilion City Gym! Will you look at that—a pint-sized challenger! Hahaha! You've got big and brassy nerves to take me on with your puny power! A Pokémon battle is war! I'll show you, civilian! I'll shock you into surrender!"''
|pkmn=Raichu
|type1=Electric
|gender=male
|img=Visquez Raichu.png
|epnum=JN018
|epname=Destination: Coronation!
|vajp=Fumiko Takekuma
|vaen=Fumiko Takekuma
|desc=According to Lt. Surge's trainee [[Visquez]], her {{p|Raichu}} was trained by Surge himself. Visquez uses him in Gym battles during her role as stand-in Gym Leader while Surge is away, and in [[World Coronation Series]] battles.


* Being defeated
Raichu's known moves are {{m|Volt Tackle}}, {{m|Thunderbolt}}, and {{m|Reflect}}.}}
:''"Now that's a shocker! You're the real deal, kid!"''


* After being defeated
====Voice actors====
:''"Fine! Then take a Thunder Badge!"''
{{vatable|color={{electric color}}|bordercolor={{electric color light}}
:''"And that's not all! You're special, kid! Take [[Autograph|this]]!"''
|ja=立木文彦 ''[[Fumihiko Tachiki]]''
:''"... ... ... Dahaha! Don't worry! That's not all I'm giving you!"''
|it=Riccardo Lombardo (Mediaset)<br>Ivo De Palma (K2)
:''"[[TM36]] contains the electrifying {{m|Thunderbolt}}! Teach it to an Electric-type Pokémon for some extra shock value!"''
|en=[[Maddie Blaustein]]<ref group="note" name="blaustein" />
:''"A little word of advice, kid! Electric-type moves are sure powerful! But remember that they'll get sucked right up by {{type|Ground}} Pokémon! Those moves are useless against them!"''
|ar=عادل أبو حسون ''Adel Abo Hassoon''
|da=Peter Aude
|fi=Arto Nieminen
|no=Trond Teigen
|pl=Grzegorz Pawlak
|pt_br=Affonso Amajones
|es_la=Gerardo Vásquez
|es_eu=Juan Luis Rovira
|cs=Radovan Vaculík}}


;[[Rematch]]
===Pokémon Origins===
* Before battle (first rematch)
[[File:Lt Surge PO.png|thumb|250px|Lt. Surge in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
:''"Hey there, kid! Pretty shocking you made it through the [[Indigo Plateau|Pokémon League]]! No doubt some Electric-type Pokémon had a pretty big hand in that, right? All right, then. How about you show me what kind of Pokémon you've raised!"''
Lt. Surge appeared briefly in ''[[PO02|File 2: Cubone]]''. He was shown facing {{OBP|Red|Origins}} at the Vermilion Gym during a [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} and eventually getting defeated, earning Red the {{badge|Thunder}}.


* Before battle (subsequent rematches)
====Pokémon====
:''"No need for introductions this time! Trainers like us have no need for words! Let's go, kid!"''
{| width="50%"
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| {{ActivePoké|Lt Surge|Raichu|Lt Surge Raichu PO.png|electric|size=200px|link=Lt. Surge's Raichu#Pokémon Origins}}
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* Being defeated
===GOTCHA!===
:''"Absolutely shocking!"''
Lt. Surge briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]].


* After being defeated
==In the manga==
:''"Looks like there's still a gap between our skill levels I need to close, kid! This is the first time I've felt like this since I first arrived here in Kanto! Come back tomorrow!"''
===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:Lt. Surge Sabrina Adventures.png|right|200px|thumb|Lt. Surge and his Raichu with Sabrina and her Mr. Mime]]
====History====
====={{MangaArc|Red, Green & Blue}}=====
Lt. Surge is one of the evil sub-leaders of [[Team Rocket]]. In his debut chapter, ''[[PS010|Danger: High Voltorb]]'', he used the [[S.S. Anne]] in Vermilion City to transport captured Pokémon illegally. He tried to kill {{adv|Red}}, but was bested after Red's {{p|Poliwhirl}} evolved into [[Poli|Poliwrath]].


====[[Pokémon Puzzle League]]====
Lt. Surge captured {{p|Zapdos}} at [[Kanto Power Plant|the abandoned Power Plant]] under {{adv|Giovanni}}'s orders. He then fought Red at Silph Co. with an Electrode bazooka and Magneton shield all powered by his newly caught Zapdos. He also had an electrocution suit on so he couldn't be shocked by Zapdos' power. Red waits for him to make Zapdos use its full power and makes [[Saur]] cut up the power cords to his machines and his suit so he gets electrocuted instead. However, he, along with the rest of Team Rocket, was dispersed when the [[Legendary birds (Adventures)#Thu-Fi-Zer|chimera]] made from the [[legendary Pokémon]] was defeated by Red, {{adv|Blue}}, and {{adv|Green}} in [[Saffron City]].
* Before battle
:''"Well, what do we have here? It looks like a little baby. Hey, baby, do you think you have the courage to try and take my Thunder Badge? Ha, ha, ha, a little baby like you can't defeat me! I'll put this baby to rest, then I will challenge the Puzzle Master! Ready when you are!"''


====[[Pokémon Stadium 2]]====
====={{MangaArc|Yellow}}=====
* Before battle
Some time later, the [[Elite Four]] tried to destroy humanity. Team Rocket's admins joined up with {{adv|Blue}}, {{adv|Green}} and {{adv|Yellow}} to stop them. During the battle against the [[Elite Four]] on [[Cerise Island]], Lt. Surge was paired with {{adv|Red}} according to [[Sabrina]]'s [[Spoons of Destiny]]. However, with Red absent due to injuries, Lt. Surge had to choose {{adv|Bill}} as his partner instead, whose Spoon had not bent due to the fact that he was accompanying Green and Yellow, thus not intending to battle in the first place. When Red arrived the moment that Bill and Lt. Surge were about to lose, Lt. Surge's spoon bent, revealing Red as his true partner. Red then resumed his battle with Bruno. When it finished, Lt. Surge became fed up and pushed Bill into the acidic waters below, though Bill was saved by Red.
:''"Ten-hut! I'm <sc>Surge</sc>! So you want to battle?"''
:''"Electric <sc>Pokémon</sc> are the best! Do you still want to try me?"''
:''"Okay! So you want to be electrified?"''


* Sending out first Pokémon
====={{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}=====
:''"Go, <Pokémon>!"''
In [[Johto]], Lt. Surge owned and captained the new luxury liner, [[S.S. Aqua]]. He was first seen driving out of the Union Cave in a submarine. His Magnemite accidentally captured Crystal, who later freed his submarine by capturing the Corsola that were keeping it stuck. He repaid her by taking her to [[Olivine City]] free of charge. He then went to [[Mahogany Town]] to investigate the rise of Team Rocket under a different leader, since Koga and Giovanni disappeared and Sabrina was busy healing her wounds. He confronted the [[Masked Man]], but lost and barely managed to escape with his life. He then stumbled upon [[Silver's Gyarados]] while exploring the Lake of Rage.


* Sending out a new Pokémon
He is then led to several items of Gold and Silver's including one of their Pokédexes and goes to Morty so he can use them to locate the lost boys, who tells him that they are at the Whirl Islands. He is able to return their stuff and watches the Johto Pokédex holders battle against {{DL|Tower duo (Adventures)|Lugia}} before a message is sent to him stating that he is being summoned to a Gym Leader tournament at [[Indigo Plateau]] that would pit the Kanto Gym Leaders against the Johto Gym Leaders. Lt. Surge is fatefully pitted against Morty for the competition, but their match ends in a draw due to Morty's {{p|Misdreavus}} using {{m|Destiny Bond}} just as his {{p|Magnemite}} beats it. Soon, the [[Masked Man]] struck. Using his latest recruitment, {{p|Raikou}}, Lt. Surge separated the two coaches of the Magnet Train and returned it to Indigo Plateau before challenging the Masked Man (along with [[Misty]] and [[Blaine]]) and losing to him. The excess electricity fed to the Magnet Train proved useful later on.
:''"Fry 'em, <Pokémon>!"''
:''"<Pokémon>, take charge!"''
:''"This one's in the bag!"''
:''"Change over to <Pokémon>!"''


* [[Recall]]ing a Pokémon
====Character====
:''"<Pokémon>, draw back!"''
Lt. Surge prefers to travel by sea, as he captains two ships and drives a submarine. He can also fly through the air by having four of his {{p|Magneton}} create an energy platform for him to ride on.
:''"<Pokémon>, time to go home!"''
:''"<Pokémon>, drop back!"''
:''"At ease, <Pokémon>!"''


* Own Pokémon faints
In battle, Lt. Surge generally prefers to use his {{p|Electabuzz}} to zap anything that gets in his way. He also uses other Electric-type Pokémon to provide distractions with {{m|Selfdestruct}}.
:''"Oh, no!"''
:''"Oh! That's no good."''


* Own Pokémon lands a [[critical hit]]
====Pokémon====
:''"Pinpoint strike on the weak spot! Wonderful!"''
This listing is of Lt. Surge's Pokémon in the Pokémon Adventures manga.


* Player's Pokémon lands a critical hit
{{TrainerPoké
:''"No! That's an emphatic, “No!” Not the weak spot!"''
|trainer=Lt. Surge
|pkmn=Electabuzz
|gender=male
|type1=Electric
|img=Lt Surge Electabuzz Adventures.png
|epnum=PS011
|epname=Buzz Off, Electabuzz!
|desc={{p|Electabuzz}} is one of Lt. Surge's most powerful Pokémon and he noted that he is disobedient and Surge couldn't even get it in a [[Poké Ball]]. He was first seen on the [[S.S. Anne]], where Surge sent him out to fight against {{adv|Red}} and his [[Poli|Poliwhirl]]. He seemingly had the upper hand until the {{type|Water}} Pokémon evolved into a {{p|Poliwrath}} after being pushed off the side of the ship, which resulted in Red defeating Surge and Electabuzz. He was used to fight against Red again during the battle at [[Silph Co.]]. Two years later, Electabuzz was used in the battle of [[Cerise Island]], where he helped battle [[Bruno]], but was not able to damage his Pokémon due to their evasiveness. During the Gym Leader Tournament in [[Johto]], he fought against [[Morty]]'s {{p|Gastly}} and {{p|Misdreavus}}, who almost defeated him before Surge switched him with {{p|Magnemite}}.


* Own Pokémon being hurt by a {{cat|Binding moves|binding move}}
Electabuzz's known moves are {{m|Thunder Punch}}, {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Thunder Shock}}, and {{m|Thunder}}, and his Ability is {{a|Static}}.}}
:''"That could be heavy."''


* Successfully {{status|Paralysis|paralyzing}} the player's Pokémon
{{TrainerPoké
:''"Ha! That one shorted out!"''
|trainer=Lt. Surge
 
|pkmn=Magneton (multiple)
* Successfully inflicting another [[status condition]] on the player's Pokémon
|type1=Electric
:''"Fine! Fine!"''
|type2=Steel
|img=Lt Surge Magneton Adventures.png
|cap=Lt. Surge's Magneton
|epnum=PS011
|epname=Buzz Off, Electabuzz!
|desc=Lt. Surge owns many {{p|Magneton}} and uses them for aerial transportation by having them create an energy platform using their magnetic charge. He has carried (and sometimes trapped) many people using this ability, from allies like {{adv|Bill}} and {{Adv|Gold}} and enemies such as {{adv|Red}}.


* If the player is defeated
Magneton's known moves are {{m|Supersonic}}, {{m|Sonic Boom}}, {{m|Flash}}, and {{m|Thunderbolt}}.}}
:''"Boo-hah! Excellent!"''


* After being defeated
{{TrainerPoké
:''"This must be a bad dream."''
|trainer=Lt. Surge
:''"I don't believe this! I've been defeated?"''
|pkmn=Magnemite (multiple)
:''"Okay! I'll have to go back to camp and brush up on my training."''
|type1=Electric
|type2=Steel
|img=Lt Surge Magnemite Adventures.png
|cap=Lt. Surge's Magnemite
|epnum=PS010
|epname=Danger: High Voltorb
|desc=Lt. Surge owns many {{p|Magnemite}} that first appeared acting somewhat like guards of the S.S. Anne. In Johto, Surge used one in the Gym Leader Tournament, where it defeated Morty's Misdreavus before it fainted from the effect of {{m|Destiny Bond}}, resulting in a tie between the two Gym Leaders.


* After winning
Magnemite's known moves are {{m|Protect}} and {{m|Zap Cannon}}.}}
:''"Hey, wasn't that electrifying?"''
:''"Nice one! My <sc>Pokémon</sc> have become even mightier!"''
:''"Thank you for a good battle!"''


* If the battle ended in a draw
{{TrainerPoké
:''"A draw? No! Come on. Battle me again!"''
|trainer=Lt. Surge
 
|pkmn=Voltorb and Electrode (multiple)
* If the player runs from the battle
|type1=Electric
:''"Surrender? I don't know the meaning of the word!"''
|img=Lt Surge Voltorb Electrode Adventures.png
 
|cap=Lt. Surge's Voltorb and Electrode
==Artwork==
|epnum=PS010
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color}}; font-size:80%"
|epname=Danger: High Voltorb
|-
|desc=The main bulk of Lt. Surge's force resides in the power of his {{p|Voltorb}} and {{p|Electrode}}'s {{m|Selfdestruct}}s, and he has many of them on his team. This strategy was particularly instrumental in the defeat of Bruno when one of Surge's Electrodes used its Selfdestruct on {{adv|Bill}}'s {{p|Exeggcute}}'s {{m|Egg Bomb}}, resulting in an explosion that took down [[Bruno's Onix]], which was being used as a platform for the battle. They also later proved handy when their combined Selfdestruct attacks aided in his narrow escape from the [[Masked Man]].
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Sugimorisurgeoriginal.png|x250px]]
 
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Red Blue Lt Surge.png|x250px]]
Voltorb's only known move is {{m|Thunder Wave}}.
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:FireRed LeafGreen Lt Surge.png|x250px]]
 
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:HeartGold SoulSilver Lt Surge.png|x250px]]
Electrode's only known move is {{m|Self-Destruct}}.}}
|-
| Headshot from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Red and Blue}}
| Official artwork from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Yellow Version|Yellow}}
| Official artwork from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
| Official artwork from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
|}


===Sprites===
{{TrainerPoké
====In the [[core series]]====
|main=yes
{{incomplete|section|Missing overworld model from LGPE; need higher quality images from  LGPE}}
|trainer=Lt. Surge
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color}}; font-size:80%"
|gender=male
|-
|pkmn=Raichu
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr RG Lt Surge.png]]
|type1=Electric
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr Y Lt Surge.png]]
|img=Lt Surge Raichu Adventures.png
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr GS Lt Surge.png]]
|epnum=PS029
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr FRLG Lt Surge.png]]
|epname=Go for the Golbat
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr HGSS Lt Surge.png]]
|desc=Lt. Surge's {{p|Raichu}} was very briefly seen at Silph Co. but didn't participate in battle until Surge went to Johto. There, he was used to battle the [[Masked Man]]'s {{p|Houndour}} and to very briefly fight against the [[Red Gyarados]] before he realized that he wasn't the enemy, as he was trying to free {{adv|Silver}}.}}
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:VSLt Surge.png]]
 
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr B2W2 Lt Surge.png‎]]
=====Released=====
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:VSLt Surge PE.png|100px]]
{{TrainerPoké
|-
|trainer=Lt. Surge
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Red and Blue}}
|pkmn=Zapdos
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Yellow Version|Yellow}}
|type1=Electric
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation II}}
|type2=Flying
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
|img=Lt Surge Zapdos Adventures.png
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
|epnum=PS029
| VS sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
|epname=Go for the Golbat
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and White 2}}
|desc={{main|Legendary birds (Adventures)#Zapdos|Zapdos (Adventures)}}
| VS model from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!}}
 
|-
{{p|Zapdos}} was used as an experiment from Team Rocket. He took control of it prior to ''[[PS030|Zap! Zap! Zapdos]]''. Around the end of the battle against Red, it ended up shocking Lt. Surge with its tremendous {{m|Thunder}} attack after [[Saur]]'s {{m|Razor Leaf}} tore up his insulating underwear, rendering it useless and nearly killing him. As a result, Red earned his Badge and stole his electric-proof gloves. While he was knocked out cold, Zapdos was called upon by [[Sabrina's Kadabra]] and was merged into {{DL|Legendary birds (Adventures)|Thu-Fi-Zer}}, the Rockets' ultimate creation. After its defeat, it flew away alongside its fellow [[legendary birds]] and was later recaught by {{adv|Green}}.}}
|colspan=2 style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Juggler I OD.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Lt Surge II OD.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Lt Surge III OD.png]]
|colspan=2 style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Lt Surge IV OD.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Lt Surge OD.png]]
|-
| colspan=2 |Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation I}}
| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation II}}
| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
| colspan=2 |Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and White 2}}
|}


====In other games====
{{TrainerPoké
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color}}; font-size:80%"
|trainer=Lt. Surge
|-
|pkmn=Raikou
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Lt. Surge Stadium.png|58px]]
|type1=Electric
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr Masters Lt Surge.png|x100px]]
|img=Lt Surge Raikou Adventures.png
|-
|epnum=PS117
| Portrait from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Stadium (English)|Stadium}}
|epname=Slugging it out with Slugma
| Model from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Masters|Masters}}
|desc={{main|Legendary beasts (Adventures)#Raikou|Raikou (Adventures)}}
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:190px" | [[File:S2 Leader Lieutenant Surge.png]][[File:S2 Gym Leader Lt Surge alt.png]][[File:S2 Gym Leader Lt Surge alt2.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:VSLt Surge Masters.png|x100px]]
|-
| Portraits from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Stadium 2|Stadium 2}}
| VS model from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Masters|Masters}}
|}


==In the anime==
{{p|Raikou}} was partnered up with Lt. Surge in the battle against the [[Masked Man]]. After Surge was rendered inoperative by the villain, it partnered up with {{adv|Gold}} instead, and went back to the wild when everything had been resolved. Much later, it was recaught by [[Anabel]] in [[Johto]] and became her major powerhouse.}}
===In the main series===
 
[[File:Lt Surge anime.png|left|thumb|250px|Lt. Surge in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
=====Temporary=====
Lt. Surge appeared in ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]''. He was quick to show off his powerful {{TP|Lt. Surge|Raichu}} upon {{Ash}}'s arrival at the [[Vermilion Gym]]. Lt. Surge then laughed at the sight of {{AP|Pikachu}} and mocked him for his apparent weakness, though he eventually agreed to battle Ash. Pikachu was quickly overwhelmed and defeated by Raichu's onslaught of attacks.
{{TrainerPoké
|main=Silver's Gyarados
|trainer=Silver
|pkmn=Gyarados {{shinystar}}
|gender=male
|type1=Water
|type2=Flying
|img=Lt Surge Gyarados Adventures.png
|epnum=PS112
|epname=Raise the Red Gyarados
|desc=Lt. Surge found this special {{p|Gyarados}} after being frozen in the Lake of Rage in ''[[PS140|Do-Si-Do with Dodrio]]''. This happened during Gold and Silver's battle with the Masked Man. He returned him to Silver afterwards.}}
 
===Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure===
[[File:Kanto Gym Leaders JBA.png|thumb|200px|Lt. Surge in Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure]]
Lt. Surge appeared as a silhouette in [[JBA5]] alongside his {{TP|Lt. Surge|Raichu}} and the other Kanto Gym Leaders.
 
====Pokémon====
This is a listing of Lt. Surge's known Pokémon in the Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure manga:


After Pikachu recovered at the local [[Pokemon Center]], Ash had a [[rematch]] with Lt. Surge. When Pikachu was able to use his {{m|Agility}} to evade Raichu's attacks, Lt. Surge had Raichu use {{m|Thunderbolt}} to destroy the Gym's lights and glass windows. However, Pikachu didn't sustain any damage after he grounded himself with his tail, while Raichu exhausted all of its electrical power. Pikachu then used the opportunity to defeat Raichu, earning Ash his third Badge, the {{Badge|Thunder}}.
He reappeared in a flashback in ''[[DP074|Pika and Goliath!]]''.
{{-}}
====Character====
An intimidating person, Lt. Surge surrounds himself with other tough-looking {{pkmn|Trainer}}s. He is arrogant, loud, and crude; and refers to all challengers as "babies" until they manage to defeat him. Lt. Surge generally looks down on unevolved Pokémon, preferring to [[Evolution|evolve]] them as soon as possible. He also seems to be an extremely brutal battler, as nearly every Trainer that faced him ended up with their Pokémon being seriously injured.
In spite of his preference for evolved Pokémon, Lt. Surge does not take into account the advantages unevolved Pokémon have over their evolved forms. Though he managed to defeat {{Ash}} and {{AP|Pikachu}} once with pure power, Pikachu was able to use speed-altering moves like {{m|Agility}} to get the best of Raichu and defeat it.
====Pokémon====
This listing is of Lt. Surge's known Pokémon in the {{pkmn|anime}}:
{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Lt. Surge
|trainer=Lt. Surge
|pkmn=Raichu
|pkmn=Raichu
|stage1=Pikachu
|main=yes
|width=74
|type1=Electric
|type1=Electric
|img=Lt Surge Raichu.png
|epnum=JBA5
|img_size=200px
|desc={{p|Raichu}} is Lt. Surge's only known Pokémon. It only appeared as a silhouette.}}
|epnum=EP014
 
|epname=Electric Shock Showdown
===Pokémon Journeys: The Series===
|vajp=List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Urara Takano
[[File:Lt. Surge JNM.png|thumb|200px|Lt. Surge in {{ma|Pokémon Journeys: The Series}}]]
|vaen=List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Urara Takano
Lt. Surge appeared in a flashback in ''[[JNM09|Destination: Coronation!]]''.
|desc={{p|Raichu}} made its appearance in ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]'', when Surge used it to {{pkmn|battle}} [[Ash's Pikachu]].}}
 
====Pokémon====
This is a listing of Lt. Surge's known Pokémon in the Pokémon Journeys: The Series manga:


====Voice actors====
{{vatable|color={{electric color}}|bordercolor={{electric color light}}
|ja=立木文彦 ''[[Fumihiko Tachiki]]''
|it=Riccardo Lombardo (Mediaset)<br>Ivo De Palma (K2)
|en=[[Maddie Blaustein|Adam Blaustein]]
|da=Peter Aude
|fi=Arto Nieminen
|no=Trond Teigen
|pl=Grzegorz Pawlak
|pt_br=Affonso Amajones
|es_la=Gerardo Vásquez
|es_eu=Juan Luis Rovira
|cs=Radovan Vaculík}}
===In Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Lt Surge PO.png|thumb|250px|Lt. Surge in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
Lt. Surge appeared briefly in ''[[PO02|File 2: Cubone]]''. He was shown facing {{OBP|Red|Origins}} at the Vermilion Gym during a [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} and eventually getting defeated, earning Red the {{badge|Thunder}}.
====Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|width=68%
|main=yes
|trainer=Lt. Surge
|trainer=Lt. Surge
|pkmn=Raichu
|pkmn=Raichu
|main=yes
|type1=Electric
|type1=Electric
|img=Lt Surge Raichu PO.png
|img=Lt. Surge JNM.png
|epnum=PO02
|epnum=JNM09
|epname=File 2: Cubone
|epname=Destination: Coronation!
|desc={{p|Raichu}} is Lt. Surge's only known Pokémon. It appeared briefly during Red and Surge's Gym battle, but was defeated off-screen.}}
|desc={{p|Raichu}} is Lt. Surge's only known Pokémon. It appeared with him in a flashback.}}


==In the manga==
===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
[[File:Lt Surge PM.png|thumb|left|220px|Lt. Surge in Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]
[[File:Lt. Surge Sabrina Adventures.png|right|200px|thumb|Lt. Surge and his Raichu with Sabrina and her Mr. Mime]]
Lt. Surge first appears in ''[[PM006|The Big Activity In The Mountains And The Oceans!!]]'', where he is seen on the [[S.S. Anne]].
====History====
====={{chap|Red, Green & Blue}}=====
Lt. Surge is one of the evil sub-leaders of [[Team Rocket]]. In his debut round, ''[[PS010|Danger: High Voltorb]]'', he used the [[S.S. Anne]] in Vermilion City to transport captured Pokémon illegally. He tried to kill {{adv|Red}}, but was bested after Red's {{p|Poliwhirl}} evolved into [[Poli|Poliwrath]].


Lt. Surge captured {{p|Zapdos}} at [[Kanto Power Plant|the abandoned Power Plant]] under {{adv|Giovanni}}'s orders. He then fought Red at Silph Co. with an Electrode bazooka and Magneton shield all powered by his newly caught Zapdos. He also had an electrocution suit on so he couldn't be shocked by Zapdos' power. Red waits for him to make Zapdos use its full power and makes [[Saur]] cut up the power cords to his machines and his suit so he gets electrocuted instead. However, he, along with the rest of Team Rocket, was dispersed when the {{DL|Legendary birds (Adventures)|Thu-Fi-Zer|chimera}} made from the [[legendary Pokémon]] was defeated by Red, {{adv|Blue}}, and {{adv|Green}} in [[Saffron City]].
He shouts out a speech to the {{tc|fisherman|fishermen}} who showed no interest and threw rocks at him, due to the fact that he was responsible for the theft of a whole bunch of {{type|Water}} Pokémon. {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} goes onboard and meets him. While on board, Red challenges him to a Pokémon battle with Lt. Surge using {{p|Voltorb}}. Red pits {{TP|Red|Clefairy}} against the Poké Ball-shaped object. Voltorb attacks Clefairy but Clefairy uses a deflector to negate the attack. During the battle, the fisherman boo him whenever he got the upperhand.


====={{chap|Yellow}}=====
In the middle of the battle, Voltorb evolves into an {{p|Electrode}} and {{TP|Red|Red's Pikachu|Pikachu (Pocket Monsters)}} teams up with Clefairy to defeat the Electrode. Electrode is defeated when Clefairy fires a beam at it. The Electrode gets sent to one of the cannons which caused an explosion which destroyed the ship. Lt. Surge becomes upset when a whole bunch of his Water-type Pokémon become free.
Some time later, the [[Elite Four]] tried to destroy humanity. Team Rocket's admins joined up with {{adv|Blue}}, {{adv|Green}} and {{adv|Yellow}} to stop them. During the battle against the [[Elite Four]] on [[Cerise Island]], Lt. Surge was paired with {{adv|Red}} according to [[Sabrina]]'s [[Spoons of Destiny]]. However, with Red absent due to injuries, Lt. Surge had to choose {{adv|Bill}} as his partner instead, whose Spoon had not bent due to the fact that he was accompanying Green and Yellow, thus not intending to battle in the first place. When Red arrived the moment that Bill and Lt. Surge were about to lose, Lt. Surge's spoon bent, revealing Red as his true partner. Red then resumed his battle with Bruno. When it finished, Lt. Surge became fed up and pushed Bill into the acidic waters below, though Bill was saved by Red.


====={{chap|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}=====
Unlike other media, Lt. Surge has more Pokémon that is not the type he specializes in.
In [[Johto]], Lt. Surge owned and captained the new luxury liner, [[S.S. Aqua]]. He was first seen driving out of the Union Cave in a submarine. His Magnemite accidentally captured Crystal, who later freed his submarine by capturing the Corsola that were keeping it stuck. He repaid her by taking her to [[Olivine City]] free of charge. He then went to [[Mahogany Town]] to investigate the rise of Team Rocket under a different leader, since Koga and Giovanni disappeared and Sabrina was busy healing her wounds. He confronted the [[Masked Man]], but lost and barely managed to escape with his life. He then stumbled upon [[Silver's Gyarados]] while exploring the Lake of Rage.
 
He is then led to several items of Gold and Silver's including one of their Pokédexes and goes to Morty so he can use them to locate the lost boys, who tells him that they are at the Whirl Islands. He is able to return their stuff and watches the Johto Pokédex holders battle against {{DL|Tower duo (Adventures)|Lugia}} before a message is sent to him stating that he is being summoned to a Gym Leader tournament at [[Indigo Plateau]] that would pit the Kanto Gym Leaders against the Johto Gym Leaders. Lt. Surge is fatefully pitted against Morty for the competition, but their match ends in a draw due to Morty's {{p|Misdreavus}} using {{m|Destiny Bond}} just as his {{p|Magnemite}} beats it. Soon, the [[Masked Man]] struck. Using his latest recruitment, {{p|Raikou}}, Lt. Surge separated the two coaches of the Magnet Train and returned it to Indigo Plateau before challenging the Masked Man (along with [[Misty]] and [[Blaine]]) and losing to him. The excess electricity fed to the Magnet Train proved useful later on.
 
====Character====
Lt. Surge prefers to travel by sea, as he captains two ships and drives a submarine. He can also fly through the air by having four of his {{p|Magneton}} create an energy platform for him to ride on.
 
In battle, Lt. Surge generally prefers to use his {{p|Electabuzz}} to zap anything that gets in his way. He also uses other Electric-type Pokémon to provide distractions with {{m|Selfdestruct}}.


====Pokémon====
====Pokémon====
This listing is of Lt. Surge's Pokémon in the Pokémon Adventures manga.
This is a listing of Lt. Surge's known Pokémon in the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga:


{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Lt. Surge
|trainer=Lt. Surge
|pkmn=Electabuzz
|pkmn=Electrode
|gender=male
|stage1=Voltorb
|type1=Electric
|type1=Electric
|img=Lt Surge Electabuzz Adventures.png
|img=Lt Surge Voltorb PM.png
|epnum=PS011
|img_size=100px
|epname=Buzz Off, Electabuzz!
|cap=Lt. Surge's Voltorb
|desc={{p|Electabuzz}} is one of Lt. Surge's most powerful Pokémon and he noted that he is disobedient and Surge couldn't even get it in a [[Poké Ball]]. He was first seen on the [[S.S. Anne]], where Surge sent him out to fight against {{adv|Red}} and his [[Poli|Poliwhirl]]. He seemingly had the upper hand until the {{type|Water}} Pokémon evolved into a {{p|Poliwrath}} after being pushed off the side of the ship, which resulted in Red defeating Surge and Electabuzz. He was used to fight against Red again during the battle at [[Silph Co.]]. Two years later, Electabuzz was used in the battle of [[Cerise Island]], where he helped battle [[Bruno]], but was not able to damage his Pokémon due to their evasiveness. During the Gym Leader Tournament in [[Johto]], he fought against [[Morty]]'s {{p|Gastly}} and {{p|Misdreavus}}, who almost defeated him before Surge switched him with {{p|Magnemite}}.
|img2=Lt Surge Electrode PM.png
|img2_size=100px
|epnum=PM006
|epname=The Big Activity In The Mountains And The Oceans!!
|desc=Lt. Surge's {{p|Voltorb}} took on {{TP|Red|Clefairy}}. Seeing that Voltorb is a tough opponent, {{TP|Red|Red's Pikachu|Pikachu (Pocket Monsters)}} also volunteered in the battle. Voltorb evolved into an {{p|Electrode}} during the middle of their challenge. However, it was beaten by Clefairy and Pikachu.


Electabuzz's known moves are {{m|Thunder Punch}}, {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Thunder Shock}}, and {{m|Thunder}}, and his Ability is {{a|Static}}.}}
None of Electrode's moves are known.}}


{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Lt. Surge
|trainer=Lt. Surge
|pkmn=Magneton (multiple)
|pkmn=Poliwhirl and Kingler
|type1=Electric
|type1=Water
|type2=Steel
|img=Lt Surge Poliwhirl Kingler PM.png
|img=Lt Surge Magneton Adventures.png
|epnum=PM006
|cap=Lt. Surge's Magneton
|epname=The Big Activity In The Mountains And The Oceans!!
|epnum=PS011
|desc=While Lt. Surge was laughing at {{TP|Red|Clefairy}}, both {{p|Poliwhirl}} and {{p|Kingler}} were also laughing at Clefairy.
|epname=Buzz Off, Electabuzz!
|desc=Lt. Surge owns many {{p|Magneton}} and uses them for aerial transportation by having them create an energy platform using their magnetic charge. He has carried (and sometimes trapped) many people using this ability, from allies like {{adv|Bill}} and {{Adv|Gold}} and enemies such as {{adv|Red}}.


Magneton's known moves are {{m|Supersonic}}, {{m|Sonic Boom}}, {{m|Flash}}, and {{m|Thunderbolt}}.}}
None of their moves are known.}}


=====Released=====
{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Lt. Surge
|trainer=Lt. Surge
|pkmn=Magnemite (multiple)
|pkmn=Water-type Pokémon
|type1=Electric
|type1=Water
|type2=Steel
|img=Lt Surge Water Pokémon PM.png
|img=Lt Surge Magnemite Adventures.png
|epnum=PM006
|cap=Lt. Surge's Magnemite
|epname=The Big Activity In The Mountains And The Oceans!!
|epnum=PS010
|desc=After the ship exploded due to Electrode's collision, a majority of Water-type Pokémon that were taken end up swimming away, with a {{p|Horsea}} and {{p|Seel}} being one of them.
|epname=Danger: High Voltorb
 
|desc=Lt. Surge owns many {{p|Magnemite}} that first appeared acting somewhat like guards of the S.S. Anne. In Johto, Surge used one in the Gym Leader Tournament, where it defeated Morty's Misdreavus before it fainted from the effect of {{m|Destiny Bond}}, resulting in a tie between the two Gym Leaders.
None of their move's are known.}}


Magnemite's known moves are {{m|Protect}} and {{m|Zap Cannon}}.}}
===Pokémon Zensho===
[[File:Lt Surge Zensho.png|thumb|200px|Lt. Surge in Pokémon Zensho]]
Lt. Surge first appeared in [[PZ04]] and challenged {{Zensho|Satoshi}} to a Gym battle. Satoshi eventually defeated his {{p|Electabuzz}} by tying it up with the barbed-wire fence surrounding the battlefield, earning Satoshi the Thunder Badge. Afterwards, it was revealed that Lt. Surge was a friend of the captain of the [[S.S. Anne]], who came to congratulate Satoshi of his victory and gave him {{HM|01|Cut}}.


====Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|width=74
|trainer=Lt. Surge
|trainer=Lt. Surge
|pkmn=Voltorb and Electrode (multiple)
|pkmn=Electabuzz
|type1=Electric
|type1=Electric
|img=Lt Surge Voltorb Electrode Adventures.png
|img=Lt Surge Electabuzz Zensho.png
|cap=Lt. Surge's Voltorb and Electrode
|epnum=PZ04
|epnum=PS010
|epname=Vermilion City
|epname=Danger: High Voltorb
|desc={{p|Electabuzz}} is Lt. Surge's only used Pokémon. It went up against {{Zensho|Satoshi's Charmeleon}} and lost due to {{p|Charmeleon}} taking advantage of a barb-wired fence.
|desc=The main bulk of Lt. Surge's force resides in the power of his {{p|Voltorb}} and {{p|Electrode}}'s {{m|Selfdestruct}}s, and he has many of them on his team. This strategy was particularly instrumental in the defeat of Bruno when one of Surge's Electrodes used its Selfdestruct on {{adv|Bill}}'s {{p|Exeggcute}}'s {{m|Egg Bomb}}, resulting in an explosion that took down [[Bruno's Onix]], which was being used as a platform for the battle. They also later proved handy when their combined Selfdestruct attacks aided in his narrow escape from the [[Masked Man]].


Voltorb's only known move is {{m|Thunder Wave}}.
None of Electabuzz's moves are known.}}


Electrode's only known move is {{m|Self-Destruct}}.}}
{{TrainerPoké
 
{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Lt. Surge
|trainer=Lt. Surge
|gender=male
|pkmn=Electrode
|pkmn=Raichu
|stage1=Voltorb
|type1=Electric
|type1=Electric
|img=Lt Surge Raichu Adventures.png
|img=Lt Surge Electrode Magnemite Magneton.png
|epnum=PS029
|epnum=PZ04
|epname=Go for the Golbat
|epname=Vermilion City
|desc=Lt. Surge's {{p|Raichu}} was very briefly seen at Silph Co. but didn't participate in battle until Surge went to Johto. There, he was used to battle the [[Masked Man]]'s {{p|Houndour}} and to very briefly fight against the [[Red Gyarados]] before he realized that he wasn't the enemy, as he was trying to free {{adv|Silver}}.}}
|desc=As Satoshi was wondering which Pokémon Lt. Surge was going to use, the Captain tells him that he has an {{p|Electrode}} on the team. However, it was not used in the Gym battle and it was revealed that Electrode evolved from a {{p|Voltorb}} when Lt. Surge was telling Satoshi the time he was in the navy and a Voltorb crashes to a tree and the tree fell down.
 
None of Electrode's moves are known.}}


=====Released=====
{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Lt. Surge
|trainer=Lt. Surge
|pkmn=Zapdos
|pkmn=Magnemite and Magneton
|type1=Electric
|type1=Electric
|type2=Flying
|img=Lt Surge Electrode Magnemite Magneton.png
|img=Lt Surge Zapdos Adventures.png
|epnum=PZ04
|epnum=PS029
|epname=Vermilion City
|epname=Go for the Golbat
|desc=As Satoshi was wondering which Pokémon Lt. Surge was going to use, the Captain told him that he has a {{p|Magnemite}} and {{p|Magneton}} on the team. However, they were not used in the Gym battle.
|desc={{main|Legendary birds (Adventures)#Zapdos|Zapdos (Adventures)}}


{{p|Zapdos}} was used as an experiment from Team Rocket. He took control of it prior to ''[[PS030|Zap! Zap! Zapdos]]''. Around the end of the battle against Red, it ended up shocking Lt. Surge with its tremendous {{m|Thunder}} attack after [[Saur]]'s {{m|Razor Leaf}} tore up his insulating underwear, rendering it useless and nearly killing him. As a result, Red earned his Badge and stole his electric-proof gloves. While he was knocked out cold, Zapdos was called upon by [[Sabrina's Kadabra]] and was merged into {{DL|Legendary birds (Adventures)|Thu-Fi-Zer}}, the Rockets' ultimate creation. After its defeat, it flew away alongside its fellow [[Legendary birds]] and was later recaught by {{adv|Green}}.}}
None of Magnemite or Magneton's moves are known.}}


{{TrainerPoké
==In the TCG==
|trainer=Lt. Surge
Lt. Surge has an {{TCG|Lt. Surge|eponymous}} {{TCG|Theme Deck}} in the {{TCG|Gym Heroes}} expansion. Its {{TCG|Kuchiba City Gym|Japanese counterpart}} is based on the Vermilion Gym.
|pkmn=Raikou
|type1=Electric
|img=Lt Surge Raikou Adventures.png
|epnum=PS117
|epname=Slugging it out with Slugma
|desc={{main|Legendary beasts (Adventures)#Raikou|Raikou (Adventures)}}


{{p|Raikou}} was partnered up with Lt. Surge in the battle against the [[Masked Man]]. After Surge was rendered inoperative by the villain, it partnered up with {{adv|Gold}} instead, and went back to the wild when everything had been resolved. Much later, it was recaught by [[Salon Maiden Anabel]] in [[Johto]] and became her major powerhouse.}}
===Artwork===
 
Artwork from the cards:
=====Temporary=====
{|style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{tcg lightning color dark}}; background:#{{tcg lightning color}}; font-size:80%; border-radius: 10px"
{{TrainerPoké
|-
|main=Silver's Gyarados
| rowspan=3 style="border:2px solid #{{tcg lightning color light}}; background:#{{tcg lightning color light}}" | [[File:KuchibaCityGymDeck.jpg|150px]]
|trainer=Silver
| style="border:2px solid #{{tcg lightning color light}}; background:#{{tcg lightning color light}}" | [[File:Lt.-Surge.jpg|150px]]
|pkmn=Gyarados {{shinystar}}
| style="border:2px solid #{{tcg lightning color light}}; background:#{{tcg lightning color light}}" | [[File:Lt.-Surges-Treaty.jpg|150px]]
|gender=male
| style="border:2px solid #{{tcg lightning color light}}; background:#{{tcg lightning color light}}" | [[File:Lt.-Surges-Secret-Plan.jpg|150px]]
|type1=Water
|-
|type2=Flying
| Lt. Surge and the Thunder Badge
|img=Lt Surge Gyarados Adventures.png
| Lt. Surge negotiates
|epnum=PS112
| Lt. Surge plots
|epname=Raise the Red Gyarados
|-
|desc=Lt. Surge found this special {{p|Gyarados}} after being frozen in the Lake of Rage in ''[[PS140|Do-Si-Do with Dodrio]]''. This happened during Gold and Silver's battle with the Masked Man. He returned him to Silver afterwards.}}
| style="border:2px solid #{{tcg lightning color light}}; background:#{{tcg lightning color light}}" | [[File:Secret-Mission.jpg|150px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{tcg lightning color dark}}; background: #{{tcg lightning color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:LtSurgeVS.png|150px]]
|-
| Artwork from the<br>{{color2|000|Kuchiba City Gym (TCG)|Kuchiba City Gym}} {{color2|000|Theme Deck (TCG)|Theme Deck}}
| Lt. Surge and {{color2|000000|Lt. Surge's Raichu|his Raichu}}
| Lt. Surge's updated {{color2|000000|Pokémon VS (TCG)|VS}} art
|}


===In the Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure manga===
===Cards===
[[File:Kanto Gym Leaders JBA.png|thumb|200px|Lt. Surge in Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure]]
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Lt. Surge or his Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].
Lt. Surge appeared as a silhouette in [[JBA5]] alongside his {{TP|Lt. Surge|Raichu}} and the other Kanto Gym Leaders.


====Pokémon====
{{cardlist/header|Lt. Surge's Pokémon|Lightning|char=yes}}
This is a listing of Lt. Surge's known Pokémon in the Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure manga:
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|Lt. Surge's Electabuzz|6}}|type=Lightning|enset=Gym Heroes|enrarity=Rare Holo|ennum=6/132|jpsetlink=Gym Heroes|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Rare Holo}}
 
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|Lt. Surge's Fearow|7}}|type=Colorless|enset=Gym Heroes|enrarity=Rare Holo|ennum=7/132|jpsetlink=Gym Heroes|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Rare Holo}}
{{TrainerPoké
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|Lt. Surge's Magneton|8}}|type=Lightning|enset=Gym Heroes|enrarity=Rare Holo|ennum=8/132|jpsetlink=Gym Heroes|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Rare Holo}}
|trainer=Lt. Surge
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|Lt. Surge's Electabuzz|27}}|type=Lightning|enset=Gym Heroes|enrarity=Rare|ennum=27/132|jpset=Kuchiba City Gym|jpset2=Unnumbered Promotional cards}}
|pkmn=Raichu
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|Lt. Surge's Raichu|28}}|type=Lightning|enset=Gym Heroes|enrarity=Rare|ennum=28/132|jpset=Kuchiba City Gym}}
|main=yes
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|Lt. Surge's Magnemite|50}}|type=Lightning|enset=Gym Heroes|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=50/132|jpsetlink=Gym Heroes|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Uncommon}}
|width=74
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|Lt. Surge's Raticate|51}}|type=Colorless|enset=Gym Heroes|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=51/132|jpset=Kuchiba City Gym}}
|type1=Electric
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|Lt. Surge's Spearow|52}}|type=Colorless|enset=Gym Heroes|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=52/132|jpset=Kuchiba City Gym}}
|epnum=JBA5
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|Lt. Surge's Magnemite|80}}|type=Lightning|enset=Gym Heroes|enrarity=Common|ennum=80/132|jpsetlink=Gym Heroes|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Common}}
|desc={{p|Raichu}} is Lt. Surge's only known Pokémon. It only appeared as a silhouette.}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|Lt. Surge's Pikachu|81}}|type=Lightning|enset=Gym Heroes|enrarity=Common|ennum=81/132|jpset=Kuchiba City Gym}}
{{-}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|Lt. Surge's Rattata|82}}|type=Colorless|enset=Gym Heroes|enrarity=Common|ennum=82/132|jpset=Kuchiba City Gym}}
 
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|Lt. Surge's Spearow|83}}|type=Colorless|enset=Gym Heroes|enrarity=Common|ennum=83/132|jpsetlink=Gym Heroes|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Common}}
===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|Lt. Surge's Voltorb|84}}|type=Lightning|enset=Gym Heroes|enrarity=Common|ennum=84/132|jpsetlink=Gym Heroes|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Common}}
[[File:Lt Surge PM.png|thumb|left|220px|Lt. Surge in Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Lt. Surge's Raichu|11}}|type=Lightning|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Rare Holo|ennum=11/132|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Rare Holo}}
Lt. Surge first appears in ''[[PM006|The Big Activity In The Mountains And The Oceans!!]]'', where he is seen on the [[S.S. Anne]].
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Lt. Surge's Jolteon|28}}|type=Lightning|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Rare|ennum=28/132|jpsetlink=Gym Heroes|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Rare|jpset2=Unnumbered Promotional cards}}
 
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Lt. Surge's Eevee|51}}|type=Colorless|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=51/132|jpsetlink=Gym Heroes|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Uncommon}}
He shouts out a speech to the {{tc|fisherman|fishermen}} who showed no interest and threw rocks at him, due to the fact that he was responsible for the theft of a whole bunch of {{type|Water}} Pokémon. {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} goes onboard and meets him. While on board, Red challenges him to a Pokémon battle with Lt. Surge using {{p|Voltorb}}. Red pits {{TP|Red|Clefairy}} against the Poké Ball-shaped object. Voltorb attacks Clefairy but Clefairy uses a deflector to negate the attack. During the battle, the fisherman boo him whenever he got the upperhand.
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Lt. Surge's Electrode|52}}|type=Lightning|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=52/132|jpset=Kuchiba City Gym}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Lt. Surge's Raticate|53}}|type=Colorless|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=53/132|jpsetlink=Gym Heroes|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Uncommon}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Lt. Surge's Pikachu|84}}|type=Lightning|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Common|ennum=84/132|jpsetlink=Gym Heroes|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Common}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Lt. Surge's Rattata|85}}|type=Colorless|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Common|ennum=85/132|jpsetlink=Gym Heroes|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Common}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Lt. Surge's Voltorb|86}}|type=Lightning|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Common|ennum=86/132|jpset=Kuchiba City Gym}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|VS|Lt. Surge's Raichu|53}}|type=Lightning|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Common|jpnum=053/141}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|VS|Lt. Surge's Lanturn|54}}|type=Lightning|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Common|jpnum=054/141}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Cosmic Eclipse|Magnemite|68}}|type=Lightning|expanded=yes|enset=Cosmic Eclipse|enrarity=Rare Secret|ennum=242/236|jpset=Dream League|jprarity=CHR|jpnum=055/049}}


In the middle of the battle, Voltorb evolves into an {{p|Electrode}} and {{TP|Red|Red's Pikachu|Pikachu (Pocket Monsters)}} teams up with Clefairy to defeat the Electrode. Electrode is defeated when Clefairy fires a beam at it. The Electrode gets sent to one of the cannons which caused an explosion which destroyed the ship. Lt. Surge becomes upset when a whole bunch of his Water-type Pokémon become free.
{{cardlist/div|Other related cards|Lightning}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|Lt. Surge|17}}|type=Trainer|enset=Gym Heroes|enrarity=Rare Holo|ennum=17/132|jpset=Kuchiba City Gym|enset2=Gym Heroes|enrarity2=Rare|ennum2=101/132|jpsetlink2=Gym Heroes|jpset2=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity2=Rare}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|Lt. Surge's Treaty|112}}|type=Trainer|enset=Gym Heroes|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=112/132|jpsetlink=Gym Heroes|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Uncommon}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|Secret Mission|118}}|type=Trainer|enset=Gym Heroes|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=118/132|jpsetlink=Gym Heroes|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Uncommon}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|Vermilion City Gym|120}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=Gym Heroes|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=120/132|jpsetlink=Gym Heroes|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Uncommon}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Lt. Surge's Secret Plan|107}}|type=Trainer|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Rare|ennum=107/132|jpsetlink=Gym Heroes|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Rare}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|XY Promo|Gym Badge|203}}|expanded=yes|type=Item|enset=XY Black Star Promos|ennum=XY205|jpset=XY-P Promotional cards}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Unbroken Bonds|Lt. Surge's Strategy|178}}|expanded=yes|type=Supporter|enset=Unbroken Bonds|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=178/214|jpset=Night Unison|jprarity=U|jpnum=051/055|enset2=Hidden Fates|enrarity2=Uncommon|ennum2=60/68}}
{{cardlist/footer|Lightning}}


Unlike other media, Lt. Surge has more Pokémon that is not the type he specializes in.
==In the TFG==
{{TFG ID|Unnamed Third Set|Lt. Surge|40}} was slated to be released as a {{TFG|Trainer figure}} in the {{TFG|Unnamed Third Set}} of the [[Pokémon Trading Figure Game]].


====Pokémon====
==Trivia==
This is a listing of Lt. Surge's known Pokémon in the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga:
[[File:Lt Surge Gym anime.png|thumb|220px|Lt. Surge's height in the anime]]
 
* Lt. Surge's Japanese [[Gym Leader]] title is {{tt|ライトニング タフガイ|Lightning Tough Guy}}. Prior to [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], his title was {{tt|イナズマ　アメリカン！|Lightning American!}}.
{{TrainerPoké
* In the Japanese, French, German, and Chinese localizations, Surge's rank is {{wp|Major}}. In the English, Spanish, and Italian localizations, his rank is Lieutenant.
|trainer=Lt. Surge
* Lt. Surge uses several English phrases such as "Goddamn" in the Japanese {{pkmn|anime}} and {{pkmn|games}}.
|pkmn=Electrode
* The battle against Lt. Surge in {{game|Yellow}} is the only time a [[Gym Leader]] will only use one opposing Pokémon. This is due to the games mimicing the anime.
|stage1=Voltorb
* In [[Pokémon Stadium 2]], Lt. Surge has a Raichu that knows {{m|Surf}} and {{m|Reversal}}. It is [[Game move errors|impossible]] to obtain such a Raichu in the games, as Surf is an {{pkmn2|event}} move for {{p|Pikachu}} while Reversal is an [[Egg Move]].
|type1=Electric
* As in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, Lt. Surge's [[Trainer ID number]] is 33038.
|img=Lt Surge Voltorb PM.png
* In the [[Pokémon World Tournament]], the man who describes all of the World Leaders questions if Lt. Surge is from [[Unova]]. This is probably because Lt. Surge is from America, and the Unova region is based on New York City.
|img_size=100px
** It is also mentioned in Unova's history that they have been at war, which Lt. Surge also mentions in the [[Generation I]] games and [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|their remakes]].
|cap=Lt. Surge's Voltorb
* In [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]], the player has an autograph in [[Player's house|their room]] identical to [[Autograph|the one]] that Lt. Surge gives to the player in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.
|img2=Lt Surge Electrode PM.png
* In the [[Chuang Yi]] translation of [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]], he is called "Matisse".
|img2_size=100px
* In the anime, Lt. Surge is depicted as being among the tallest human characters, being at least twice Ash, Misty, and Brock's height.
|epnum=PM006
|epname=The Big Activity In The Mountains And The Oceans!!
|desc=Lt. Surge's {{p|Voltorb}} took on {{TP|Red|Clefairy}}. Seeing that Voltorb is a tough opponent, {{TP|Red|Red's Pikachu|Pikachu (Pocket Monsters)}} also volunteered in the battle. Voltorb evolved into an {{p|Electrode}} during the middle of their challenge. However, it was beaten by Clefairy and Pikachu.


None of Electrode's moves are known.}}
==Names==
 
{| class="roundy" style="float:left; background:#{{electric color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{electric color}}"
{{TrainerPoké
|-
|trainer=Lt. Surge
! Language
|pkmn=Poliwhirl and Kingler
! Name
|type1=Water
! Origin
|img=Lt Surge Poliwhirl Kingler PM.png
|- style="background:#FFF"
|epnum=PM006
| Japanese
|epname=The Big Activity In The Mountains And The Oceans!!
| マチス ''Matisse''
|desc=While Lt. Surge was laughing at {{TP|Red|Clefairy}}, both {{p|Poliwhirl}} and {{p|Kingler}} were also laughing at Clefairy.
| From the genus ''{{wp|Clematis}}''
 
|- style="background:#FFF"
None of their moves are known.}}
| English, Italian<br>Dutch
 
| Lt. Surge
=====Released=====
| From ''lieutenant'', ''lightning'', ''electrical surge'', and possibly ''sarge'' (informal form of sergeant)
{{TrainerPoké
|- style="background:#FFF"
|trainer=Lt. Surge
| German, French
|pkmn=Water-type Pokémon
| Major Bob
|type1=Water
| From ''{{wp|Bob (given name)|Bob}}'', a stereotypical American name, and possibly a reference to ''{{wp|Platoon (film)|Platoon}}''
|img=Lt Surge Water Pokémon PM.png
|- style="background:#FFF"
|epnum=PM006
| Spanish
|epname=The Big Activity In The Mountains And The Oceans!!
| Teniente Surge{{tt|*|Games (Gen VII - present), Anime}}<br>Lt. Surge{{tt|*|Games (Gen I - VI), Adventures}}
|desc=After the ship exploded due to Electrode's collision, a majority of Water-type Pokémon that were taken end up swimming away, with a {{p|Horsea}} and {{p|Seel}} being one of them.
| From his English name<br>Same as his English name
 
|- style="background:#FFF"
None of their move's are known.}}
| Korean
 
| {{tt|마티스|Matiseu}} ''Matisse''
===In the Pokémon Zensho manga===
| Transcription of his Japanese name
[[File:Lt Surge Zensho.png|thumb|200px|Lt. Surge in Pokémon Zensho]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
Lt. Surge first appeared in [[PZ04]] and challenged {{Zensho|Satoshi}} to a Gym battle.
|rowspan="2"| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
{{sectionstub}}
| 馬志士 / 马志士 ''Măzhìshì''{{tt|*|Games, Adventures}}
====Pokémon====
| Transcription of his Japanese name and 士兵 ''shìbīng'' (soldier)
{{TrainerPoké
|- style="background:#FFF"
|width=74
| 馬奇 / 马奇 ''Mǎqí''{{tt|*|Anime}}<br>麥奇 ''Màiqí''{{tt|*|Pokémon Pocket Monsters}}
|trainer=Lt. Surge
| Partial transcription of his Japanese name
|pkmn=Electabuzz
|- style="background:#FFF"
|type1=Electric
|rowspan="2"| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
|img=Lt Surge Electabuzz Zensho.png
| 馬志士 ''Máhjisih''{{tt|*|Games, anime, Adventures}}
|epnum=PZ04
| Transcription of his Japanese name and 士兵 ''sihbīng'' (soldier)
|epname=Vermilion City
|- style="background:#FFF"
|desc={{p|Electabuzz}} is Lt. Surge's only used Pokémon. It went up against {{Zensho|Satoshi's Charmeleon}} and lost due to {{p|Charmeleon}} taking advantage of a barb-wired fence.
| 麥奇 ''Maahkkèih''{{tt|*|Pokémon Pocket Monsters}}
 
| Mandarin-based transcription of his Japanese name
None of Electabuzz's moves are known.}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
 
| Czech
{{TrainerPoké
| Poručík Surge
|trainer=Lt. Surge
| From his English name
|pkmn=Electrode
|- style="background:#FFF"
|stage1=Voltorb
| Indonesian
|type1=Electric
| Letnan Surya{{tt|*|Anime, Pokémon Pocket Monsters}}<br>Letnan Serj{{tt|*|TCG}}
|img=Lt Surge Electrode Magnemite Magneton.png
| Similar to his English name. Literally "Lieutenant Sun"<br>From ''letnan'' (lieutenant) and his English name
|epnum=PZ04
|- style="background:#FFF"
|epname=Vermilion City
| Norwegian
|desc=As Satoshi was wondering which Pokémon Lt. Surge was going to use, the Captain tells him that he has an {{p|Electrode}} on the team. However, it was not used in the Gym battle and it was revealed that Electrode evolved from a {{p|Voltorb}} when Lt. Surge was telling Satoshi the time he was in the navy and a Voltorb crashes to a tree and the tree fell down.
| Løytnant Surge
| From his English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Polish
| Porucznik Surge
| From his English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Brazilian Portuguese
| Ten. Surge{{tt|*|TCG, Adventures (Volume 6-7)}}<br>Tenente Surge{{tt|*|Anime (Pokémon Journeys: The Series - present), Adventures (Volume 2-3, PS139 - present), The Official Pokémon Handbook}}<br>Lt. Surge{{tt|*|Early anime}}
| From his English name<br>From his English name<br>Same as his English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| European Portuguese
| Tenente Surge
| From his English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Russian
| Лейтенант Серж ''Leytenant Serzh''
| From his English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Swedish
| Löjtnant Surge
| From his English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Thai
| แมททิส ''Maetthit''
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Turkish
| Teğmen Surge
| From his English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Vietnamese
| Matis
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|}{{-}}


None of Electrode's moves are known.}}
==Notes==
{{reflist|group=note}}


{{TrainerPoké
==References==
|trainer=Lt. Surge
{{reflist}}
|pkmn=Magnemite and Magneton
|type1=Electric
|img=Lt Surge Electrode Magnemite Magneton.png
|epnum=PZ04
|epname=Vermilion City
|desc=As Satoshi was wondering which Pokémon Lt. Surge was going to use, the Captain told him that he has a {{p|Magnemite}} and {{p|Magneton}} on the team. However, they were not used in the Gym battle.
 
None of Magnemite or Magneton's moves are known.}}
 
==In the TCG==
Lt. Surge has an {{TCG|Lt. Surge|eponymous}} {{TCG|Theme Deck}} in the {{TCG|Gym Heroes}} expansion. Its {{TCG|Kuchiba City Gym|Japanese counterpart}} is based on the Vermilion Gym.


===Artwork===
Artwork from the cards:
{| style="margin: auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{tcg lightning color dark}}; background: #{{tcg lightning color}}; font-size:80%"
|-
| rowspan=3 style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{tcg lightning color dark}}; background: #{{tcg lightning color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:KuchibaCityGymDeck.jpg|150px]]
|style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{tcg lightning color dark}}; background: #{{tcg lightning color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Lt.-Surge.jpg|150px]]
|style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{tcg lightning color dark}}; background: #{{tcg lightning color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Lt.-Surges-Treaty.jpg|150px]]
|style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{tcg lightning color dark}}; background: #{{tcg lightning color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Lt.-Surges-Secret-Plan.jpg|150px]]
|-
| Lt. Surge and the Thunder Badge
| Lt. Surge negotiates
| Lt. Surge plots
|-
|style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{tcg lightning color dark}}; background: #{{tcg lightning color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Secret-Mission.jpg|150px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{tcg lightning color dark}}; background: #{{tcg lightning color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:LtSurgeVS.png|150px]]
|-
| Artwork from the<br>{{color2|000|Kuchiba City Gym (TCG)|Kuchiba City Gym}} {{color2|000|Theme Deck (TCG)|Theme Deck}}
| Lt. Surge and {{color2|000000|Lt. Surge's Raichu|his Raichu}}
| Lt. Surge's updated {{color2|000000|Pokémon VS (TCG)|VS}} art
|}
===Cards===
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Lt. Surge or his Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].
{{cardlist/header|Lt. Surge's Pokémon|Lightning|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|Lt. Surge's Electabuzz|6}}|type=Lightning|enset=Gym Heroes|enrarity=Rare Holo|ennum=6/132|jpsetlink=Gym Heroes|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Rare Holo}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|Lt. Surge's Fearow|7}}|type=Colorless|enset=Gym Heroes|enrarity=Rare Holo|ennum=7/132|jpsetlink=Gym Heroes|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Rare Holo}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|Lt. Surge's Magneton|8}}|type=Lightning|enset=Gym Heroes|enrarity=Rare Holo|ennum=8/132|jpsetlink=Gym Heroes|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Rare Holo}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|Lt. Surge's Electabuzz|27}}|type=Lightning|enset=Gym Heroes|enrarity=Rare|ennum=27/132|jpset=Kuchiba City Gym|jpset2=Unnumbered Promotional cards}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|Lt. Surge's Raichu|28}}|type=Lightning|enset=Gym Heroes|enrarity=Rare|ennum=28/132|jpset=Kuchiba City Gym}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|Lt. Surge's Magnemite|50}}|type=Lightning|enset=Gym Heroes|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=50/132|jpsetlink=Gym Heroes|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Uncommon}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|Lt. Surge's Raticate|51}}|type=Colorless|enset=Gym Heroes|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=51/132|jpset=Kuchiba City Gym}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|Lt. Surge's Spearow|52}}|type=Colorless|enset=Gym Heroes|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=52/132|jpset=Kuchiba City Gym}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|Lt. Surge's Magnemite|80}}|type=Lightning|enset=Gym Heroes|enrarity=Common|ennum=80/132|jpsetlink=Gym Heroes|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Common}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|Lt. Surge's Pikachu|81}}|type=Lightning|enset=Gym Heroes|enrarity=Common|ennum=81/132|jpset=Kuchiba City Gym}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|Lt. Surge's Rattata|82}}|type=Colorless|enset=Gym Heroes|enrarity=Common|ennum=82/132|jpset=Kuchiba City Gym}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|Lt. Surge's Spearow|83}}|type=Colorless|enset=Gym Heroes|enrarity=Common|ennum=83/132|jpsetlink=Gym Heroes|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Common}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|Lt. Surge's Voltorb|84}}|type=Lightning|enset=Gym Heroes|enrarity=Common|ennum=84/132|jpsetlink=Gym Heroes|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Common}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Lt. Surge's Raichu|11}}|type=Lightning|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Rare Holo|ennum=11/132|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Rare Holo}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Lt. Surge's Jolteon|28}}|type=Lightning|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Rare|ennum=28/132|jpsetlink=Gym Heroes|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Rare|jpset2=Unnumbered Promotional cards}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Lt. Surge's Eevee|51}}|type=Colorless|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=51/132|jpsetlink=Gym Heroes|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Uncommon}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Lt. Surge's Electrode|52}}|type=Lightning|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=52/132|jpset=Kuchiba City Gym}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Lt. Surge's Raticate|53}}|type=Colorless|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=53/132|jpsetlink=Gym Heroes|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Uncommon}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Lt. Surge's Pikachu|84}}|type=Lightning|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Common|ennum=84/132|jpsetlink=Gym Heroes|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Common}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Lt. Surge's Rattata|85}}|type=Colorless|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Common|ennum=85/132|jpsetlink=Gym Heroes|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Common}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Lt. Surge's Voltorb|86}}|type=Lightning|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Common|ennum=86/132|jpset=Kuchiba City Gym}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|VS|Lt. Surge's Raichu|53}}|type=Lightning|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Common|jpnum=053/141}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|VS|Lt. Surge's Lanturn|54}}|type=Lightning|jpset=Pokémon VS|jprarity=Common|jpnum=054/141}}
{{cardlist/div|Other related cards|Lightning}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|Lt. Surge|17}}|type=Trainer|enset=Gym Heroes|enrarity=Rare Holo|ennum=17/132|jpset=Kuchiba City Gym|enset2=Gym Heroes|enrarity2=Rare|ennum2=101/132|jpsetlink2=Gym Heroes|jpset2=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity2=Rare}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|Lt. Surge's Treaty|112}}|type=Trainer|enset=Gym Heroes|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=112/132|jpsetlink=Gym Heroes|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Uncommon}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|Secret Mission|118}}|type=Trainer|enset=Gym Heroes|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=118/132|jpsetlink=Gym Heroes|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Uncommon}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|Vermilion City Gym|120}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=Gym Heroes|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=120/132|jpsetlink=Gym Heroes|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Uncommon}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Lt. Surge's Secret Plan|107}}|type=Trainer|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Rare|ennum=107/132|jpsetlink=Gym Heroes|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Rare}}
{{cardlist/footer|Lightning}}
==In the TFG==
{{TFG ID|Unnamed Third Set|Lt. Surge|40}} was slated to be released as a {{TFG|Trainer figure}} in the {{TFG|Unnamed Third Set}} of the [[Pokémon Trading Figure Game]].
==Trivia==
[[File:Lt Surge Gym anime.png|thumb|200px|Lt. Surge's height in the anime]]
* His Japanese [[Gym Leader]] title is {{tt|ライトニング タフガイ|Lightning Tough Guy}}. Prior to [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], his title was "The Lightning American!" or {{tt|イナズマ　アメリカン！|Lightning American!}} in Japanese.
* He uses several English phrases such as "Goddamn" in the Japanese {{pkmn|anime}} and {{pkmn|games}}.
* Due to his team in {{game|Yellow}} consisting solely of a {{p|Raichu}} (to mimic the anime), that battle him is the only one against any [[Gym Leader]] in the games to consist of only one opposing Pokémon.
* As a member of the {{wp|United States Army}}, Lt. Surge is one of two Gym Leaders known to have taken residence outside the [[Pokémon nation]]; the other is [[Fantina]].
* In [[Pokémon Stadium 2]], Lt. Surge has a Raichu that knows {{m|Surf}} and {{m|Reversal}}. It is [[Game move errors|impossible]] to obtain such a Raichu in the games, as Surf is an {{pkmn2|event}} move for {{p|Pikachu}} while Reversal is an [[Egg Move]].
* As in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, Lt. Surge's [[Trainer ID number]] is 33038.
* In the [[Pokémon World Tournament]], the man who describes all of the World Leaders questions if Lt. Surge is from [[Unova]]. This is probably because Lt. Surge is from America, and the Unova region is based on New York City.
** It is also mentioned in Unova's history that they have been at war, which Lt. Surge also mentions in the [[Generation I]] games and [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|their remakes]].
* In the [[Chuang Yi]] translation of [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]], he is called "Matisse".
* Lt. Surge is the only character in [[Pokémon Masters]] whose Japanese voice is the same as in the anime.
==Names==
{| class="roundy" style="float:left; background:#{{electric color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{electric color}}"
|-
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Japanese
| マチス ''Matis''
| From ''{{wp|Clematis}}''. [[Wattson]]'s Japanese name is also derived from the same genus.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| English, Italian<br>Dutch
| Lt. Surge
| From ''lieutenant'', ''lightning'', ''electrical surge'', and possibly ''sarge'' (informal form of sergeant)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| French, German
| Major Bob
| From {{wp|Bob (given name)|Bob}}, a stereotypical American name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Spanish
| Teniente Surge{{tt|*|Games (Gen VII), Anime}}<br>Lt. Surge{{tt|*|Games (Gen I - VI), Adventures}}
| From his English name<br>Same as his English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Korean
| 마티스 ''Matiseu''
| Transliteration of his Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
|rowspan="2"| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
| 馬志士 / 马志士 ''Măzhìshì''{{tt|*|Games, Adventures}}
| Transliteration of his Japanese name and 士兵 ''shìbīng'' (soldier)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 馬奇 / 马奇 ''Mǎqí''{{tt|*|Anime}}<br>麥奇 ''Màiqí''{{tt|*|Pokémon Pocket Monsters}}
| Transliteration of his Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
|rowspan="2"| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 馬志士 ''Máhjisih''{{tt|*|Games, anime, Adventures}}
| Transliteration of his Japanese name and 士兵 ''sihbīng'' (soldier)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| 麥奇 ''Maahkkèih''{{tt|*|Pokémon Pocket Monsters}}
| Mandarin-based transliteration of his Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Indonesian
| Letnan Surya
| Similar to his English name. Literally "Lieutenant Sun"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Norwegian
| Løytnant Surge
| From his English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Polish
| Porucznik Surge
| From his English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Brazilian Portuguese
| Ten. Surge{{tt|*|TCG, Adventures (volume 6-7)}}<br>Tenente Surge{{tt|*|Adventures (volumes 2-3, PS139-present), The Official Pokémon Handbook}}<br>Lt. Surge{{tt|*|Anime}}
| From his English name<br>From his English name<br>Same as his English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| European Portuguese
| Tenente Surge
| From his English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Russian
| Лейтенант Серж ''Leytenant Serzh''
| From his English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Swedish
| Löjtnant Surge
| From his English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Thai
| แมททิส ''Matis''
| Transliteration of his Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Turkish
| Teğmen Surge
| From his English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Vietnamese
| Matis
| Transliteration of his Japanese name
|}
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Lt. Surge
マチス Matisse
"The Lightning Lieutenant!"
Lets Go Pikachu Eevee Lt Surge.png
Art from Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! by Megumi Mizutani[1]
Age Unknown
Gender Male
Eye color Blue*, Black*
Hair color Blond
Hometown Vermilion City (original hometown unknown)
Region Kanto
(born in America)
Trainer class Gym LeaderRBYGSCFRLGHGSSPE
Pokémon TrainerB2W2
Generation I, II, III, IV, V, VII, VIII, IX
Counterpart(s) Lt. Surge (Masters)
Games Red, Blue, Yellow, Gold, Silver, Crystal, FireRed, LeafGreen, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black 2, White 2, Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!
Stadium, Stadium 2, Masters EX
English voice actor Patrick Seitz[2] (Masters EX)
Japanese voice actor Taketora[3] (Masters EX)
Member of Indigo League
Rank Gym Leader
Leader of Vermilion Gym
Badge Thunder Badge
Specializes in Electric types
Anime series Pokémon the Series
Pokémon Origins
Debut Electric Shock Showdown (Pokémon the Series)
File 2: Cubone (Pokémon Origins)
English voice actor Maddie Blaustein[note 1] (Pokémon the Series)
N/A (Pokémon Origins)
Japanese voice actor Fumihiko Tachiki (Pokémon the Series)
N/A (Pokémon Origins)
Manga series Pokémon Adventures
Debut Danger: High Voltorb
Member of Team Rocket
Rank Admin

Lt. Surge (Japanese: マチス Matisse[4]) is the Gym Leader of Vermilion City's Gym, known officially as the Vermilion Gym. He hands out the Thunder Badge to Trainers who defeat him in battle. He specializes in Electric-type Pokémon.

In the core series games

Lt. Surge is known as the "Lightning Lieutenant". Apparently, he is or was an American soldier who fought in at least one war, during which Electric-type Pokémon saved his life. As a member of the army, Surge was a strict CO, and was rather cautious. He was a pilot as well, and used Electric-type Pokémon to power his planes, a practice that in at least one occasion saved his life. Also, Surge saved the life of one of the Trainers in his Gym who was in the army at the same time. A little paranoid, Lt. Surge installed a series of traps in the Gym. He takes a liking to Trainers with a lot of guts.

In addition to the Thunder Badge, Lt. Surge gives out TM24RBY/TM36PE (Thunderbolt) in the Generation I games and Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. In FireRed, LeafGreen, HeartGold, and SoulSilver he gives out TM34 (Shock Wave). In Gold, Silver, and Crystal, he doesn't give out a TM. Also, in HeartGold and SoulSilver, he trades a foreign Pikachu with the player for another Pikachu. In Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, in addition to the Thunder Badge and the reward TM, he also gives the player his Autograph as a reward for defeating him.

In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, he will be outside of the Power Plant between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. This only occurs after the player has captured, not defeated, Zapdos. If the player defeated Zapdos, they will need to battle the Elite Four again for Zapdos to reappear. If the player arrives walking with a Pikachu, he will happily give his Pokégear number out, and if called on Friday morning, will be at the Fighting Dojo for a rematch. After the player gets his Pokégear number, he will be at the Magnet Train station in Saffron City. There he'll offer to trade his French (English in non-English-language versions) Pikachu, nicknamed Volty, for the player's Pikachu that he saw at the Power Plant (though it need not be the same one). She will be at the same level as the Pikachu traded, will know the moves appropriate for that level, and be holding a Yellow Shard.

In Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, Lt. Surge participates in the Pokémon World Tournament. He and the other Gym Leaders of Kanto participate in the Kanto Leaders Tournament, while also participating in the Type Expert and World Leaders Tournaments with the Gym Leaders from Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, and Unova.

Fame Checker

This is a list of the Fame Checker’s information on Lt. Surge in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen.

Vermilion City - Sign
  • What does this person do?
"Vermilion City Pokémon Gym
Leader: Lt. Surge
The Lightning American!"
Vermilion Gym - Lt. Surge
  • Favorite kind of Pokémon?
"I tell you, kid, electric Pokémon saved me during the war!"
Vermilion Gym - Gentleman Tucker
  • What is this person like?
"When I was in the Army, Lt. Surge was my strict CO.
He was a hard taskmaster."
Vermilion Gym - Gentleman Tucker
  • What is this person like?
"Lt. Surge was always famous for his cautious nature in the Army."
Vermilion Gym - Sailor Dwayne
  • What is this person like?
"Lt. Surge installed the traps in the Gym himself.
He set up double locks everywhere."
Vermilion City - Pokémon Journal*
  • There’s a rumor...
"Lt. Surge is rumored to have been a pilot while home in America.
He used the electricity generated by Pokémon to power his plane."
Message from Lt. Surge
  • From: Lt. Surge
  • To: [Player]
"Hey kid!
You electrified me in our battle!
I didn’t know that there were gutsy trainers like you.
It made me change my mind about you!"

Pokémon

Pokémon Red and Blue

Lt. Surge has one X Speed per Pokémon, using it randomly 25% of the time.



Pokémon Yellow

Lt. Surge has an X Speed, using it randomly 25% of the time.



Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal

Lt. Surge has a Hyper Potion.



Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen

Lt. Surge has a Super Potion and a Full Heal.



Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver

Gym battle



Rematch



Traded to the player
HeartGold and SoulSilver
Location Player's Pokémon Traded Pokémon English
nickname 		Japanese
nickname 		Item Ability Nature English
OT 		Japanese
OT 		ID IVs
Saffron City Pikachu Pikachu Pikachu Pikachu ♀ Volty* VOLTY* Yellow Shard Yellow Shard Static Jolly Surge ♂ マチス 33038 20/25/18/25/13/31

Pokémon Black 2 and White 2

Pokémon World Tournament

Lt. Surge uses three of these Pokémon in Single Battles, four in Double and Rotation Battles and all six in Triple Battles. Lt. Surge will always lead with his signature Pokémon, Raichu.

Kanto Leaders Tournament



Type Expert/World Leaders Tournament



Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!

Gym battle



Rematch



In the side series games

Pokémon Stadium

Lt. Surge appears in Pokémon Stadium as the third Gym Leader the player faces during the Gym Leader Castle challenge. During Round 2, he also uses Pokémon outside his specialty type to counter any Ground-type Pokémon used against him.

Pokémon

Round 1



Round 2



Pokémon Stadium 2

Lt. Surge returns in Pokémon Stadium 2 as part of the Kanto Gym Leader Castle.

During the game's end credits, Lt. Surge is seen having a battle with Morty at the Ecruteak Gym.

Pokémon

Round 1



Round 2



In the spin-off games

Pokémon Puzzle League

In Pokémon Puzzle League, Lt. Surge is one of the opponents in the 1P Stadium mode, and one of the characters available in the 2P Stadium mode.

Pokémon

026Raichu.png
Raichu 		135Jolteon.png
Jolteon 		082Magneton.png
Magneton


Pokémon Masters EX

Main article: Lt. Surge (Masters)

Lt. Surge, in his Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver design, forms a sync pair with Voltorb and its evolved form Electrode, along with Raichu in Pokémon Masters EX. Lt. Surge became a playable sync pair since the game's release.

Sync Dex Trainer NDex Pokémon Type Weakness Role Base Potential Availability
#004 VSLt Surge Masters.png Lt. Surge #0101 MastersIcon0101.png Voltorb → Electrode
Electric
ElectricIC Masters.png 		Ground
GroundIC Masters.png 		Masters Tech.png ★★★☆☆☆EX Sync Pair Scout
#004 VSLt Surge Masters.png Lt. Surge #0026 MastersIcon0026.png Raichu♂
Electric
ElectricIC Masters.png 		Ground
GroundIC Masters.png 		Masters Support.png ★★★★☆☆EX Battle Points

Gallery

Artwork

RG Surge.png Red Blue Lt Surge.png Yellow Lt Surge.png FireRed LeafGreen Lt Surge.png HeartGold SoulSilver Lt Surge.png Lt. Surge LGPE concept art.jpg
Headshot from
Red and Green 		Artwork from
Red and Blue 		Artwork from
Yellow 		Artwork from
FireRed and LeafGreen 		Artwork from
HeartGold and SoulSilver 		Concept art from
Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!

Sprites and models

In the core series

Spr RG Lt Surge.png Spr Y Lt Surge.png Spr GS Lt Surge.png Spr FRLG Lt Surge.png Spr HGSS Lt Surge.png VSLt Surge.png Spr B2W2 Lt Surge.png VSLt Surge PE.png
Sprite from
Red and Blue 		Sprite from
Yellow 		Sprite from
Generation II 		Sprite from
FireRed and LeafGreen 		Sprite from
HeartGold and SoulSilver 		VS sprite from
HeartGold and SoulSilver 		Sprite from
Black 2 and White 2 		VS model from
Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!
Juggler I OD.png Lt Surge II OD.png Lt Surge III OD.png Lt Surge IV OD.png Lt Surge OD.png ODLt Surge PE.png
Overworld sprite from
Generation I 		Overworld sprite from
Generation II 		Overworld sprite from
FireRed and LeafGreen 		Overworld sprite from
HeartGold and SoulSilver 		Overworld sprite from
Black 2 and White 2 		Overworld model from
Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!

In other games

Lt. Surge Stadium.png S2 Leader Lieutenant Surge.pngS2 Gym Leader Lt Surge alt.pngS2 Gym Leader Lt Surge alt2.png S2 Gym Leader Lt Surge Credits.png
Portrait from
Stadium 		Portraits from
Stadium 2 		Portrait from the credits in
Stadium 2

Quotes

Main article: Lt. Surge/Quotes

In the anime

Main series

Lt. Surge in the anime

Lt. Surge appeared in Electric Shock Showdown. He was quick to show off his powerful Raichu upon Ash's arrival at the Vermilion Gym. Lt. Surge then laughed at the sight of Pikachu and mocked him for his apparent weakness, though he eventually agreed to battle Ash. Pikachu was quickly overwhelmed and defeated by Raichu's onslaught of attacks.

After Pikachu recovered at the local Pokemon Center, Ash had a rematch with Lt. Surge. When Pikachu was able to use his Agility to evade Raichu's attacks, Lt. Surge had Raichu use Thunderbolt to destroy the Gym's lights and glass windows. However, Pikachu didn't sustain any damage after he grounded himself with his tail, while Raichu exhausted all of its electrical power. Pikachu then used the opportunity to defeat Raichu, earning Ash his third Badge, the Thunder Badge.

He reappeared in a flashback in Pika and Goliath!.

In Destination: Coronation!, it was revealed that Surge left the Gym in the care of Visquez and left on his own journey to become a better Electric-type Trainer. It was also revealed that he trained the Raichu that Visquez owns, and Ash's fame had grown amongst the Trainers at the Gym.

Character

Lt. Surge in Pokémon Journeys: The Series

An intimidating person, Lt. Surge surrounds himself with other tough-looking Trainers. He is arrogant, loud, and crude; and refers to all challengers as "babies" until they manage to defeat him. Lt. Surge generally looks down on unevolved Pokémon, preferring to evolve them as soon as possible. He also seems to be an extremely brutal battler, as nearly every Trainer that faced him ended up with their Pokémon being seriously injured.

In spite of his preference for evolved Pokémon, Lt. Surge does not take into account any advantages an unevolved Pokémon may have over their evolved forms. Though he managed to defeat Ash and Pikachu once with pure power, Pikachu was able to use speed-altering moves like Agility, which Raichu couldn't learn, to outrun and defeat it. Surge and Raichu came to respect Ash and Pikachu's tenacity after this defeat, and, as shown in Destination: Coronation!, tells his Gym Trainers stories about their rematch to this day.

Pokémon

This listing is of Lt. Surge's known Pokémon in the anime:

On hand
Lt Surge Raichu.png
Pikachu → Raichu
Trained
Visquez's Raichu
Raichu ♂
According to Lt. Surge's trainee Visquez, her Raichu was trained by Surge himself. Visquez uses him in Gym battles during her role as stand-in Gym Leader while Surge is away, and in World Coronation Series battles.

Raichu's known moves are Volt Tackle, Thunderbolt, and Reflect.

Debut Destination: Coronation!
Voice actors
Japanese Fumiko Takekuma
English Fumiko Takekuma

Voice actors

Language Voice actor
Japanese 立木文彦 Fumihiko Tachiki
English Maddie Blaustein[note 1]
Arabic عادل أبو حسون Adel Abo Hassoon
Czech Radovan Vaculík
Danish Peter Aude
Finnish Arto Nieminen
Italian Riccardo Lombardo (Mediaset)
Ivo De Palma (K2)
Norwegian Trond Teigen
Polish Grzegorz Pawlak
Brazilian Portuguese Affonso Amajones
Spanish Latin America Gerardo Vásquez
Spain Juan Luis Rovira


Pokémon Origins

Lt. Surge in Pokémon Origins

Lt. Surge appeared briefly in File 2: Cubone. He was shown facing Red at the Vermilion Gym during a Gym battle and eventually getting defeated, earning Red the Thunder Badge.

Pokémon

Lt Surge Raichu PO.png
Raichu

GOTCHA!

Lt. Surge briefly appeared in GOTCHA!.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Lt. Surge and his Raichu with Sabrina and her Mr. Mime

History

Red, Green & Blue arc

Lt. Surge is one of the evil sub-leaders of Team Rocket. In his debut chapter, Danger: High Voltorb, he used the S.S. Anne in Vermilion City to transport captured Pokémon illegally. He tried to kill Red, but was bested after Red's Poliwhirl evolved into Poliwrath.

Lt. Surge captured Zapdos at the abandoned Power Plant under Giovanni's orders. He then fought Red at Silph Co. with an Electrode bazooka and Magneton shield all powered by his newly caught Zapdos. He also had an electrocution suit on so he couldn't be shocked by Zapdos' power. Red waits for him to make Zapdos use its full power and makes Saur cut up the power cords to his machines and his suit so he gets electrocuted instead. However, he, along with the rest of Team Rocket, was dispersed when the chimera made from the legendary Pokémon was defeated by Red, Blue, and Green in Saffron City.

Yellow arc

Some time later, the Elite Four tried to destroy humanity. Team Rocket's admins joined up with Blue, Green and Yellow to stop them. During the battle against the Elite Four on Cerise Island, Lt. Surge was paired with Red according to Sabrina's Spoons of Destiny. However, with Red absent due to injuries, Lt. Surge had to choose Bill as his partner instead, whose Spoon had not bent due to the fact that he was accompanying Green and Yellow, thus not intending to battle in the first place. When Red arrived the moment that Bill and Lt. Surge were about to lose, Lt. Surge's spoon bent, revealing Red as his true partner. Red then resumed his battle with Bruno. When it finished, Lt. Surge became fed up and pushed Bill into the acidic waters below, though Bill was saved by Red.

Gold, Silver & Crystal arc

In Johto, Lt. Surge owned and captained the new luxury liner, S.S. Aqua. He was first seen driving out of the Union Cave in a submarine. His Magnemite accidentally captured Crystal, who later freed his submarine by capturing the Corsola that were keeping it stuck. He repaid her by taking her to Olivine City free of charge. He then went to Mahogany Town to investigate the rise of Team Rocket under a different leader, since Koga and Giovanni disappeared and Sabrina was busy healing her wounds. He confronted the Masked Man, but lost and barely managed to escape with his life. He then stumbled upon Silver's Gyarados while exploring the Lake of Rage.

He is then led to several items of Gold and Silver's including one of their Pokédexes and goes to Morty so he can use them to locate the lost boys, who tells him that they are at the Whirl Islands. He is able to return their stuff and watches the Johto Pokédex holders battle against Lugia before a message is sent to him stating that he is being summoned to a Gym Leader tournament at Indigo Plateau that would pit the Kanto Gym Leaders against the Johto Gym Leaders. Lt. Surge is fatefully pitted against Morty for the competition, but their match ends in a draw due to Morty's Misdreavus using Destiny Bond just as his Magnemite beats it. Soon, the Masked Man struck. Using his latest recruitment, Raikou, Lt. Surge separated the two coaches of the Magnet Train and returned it to Indigo Plateau before challenging the Masked Man (along with Misty and Blaine) and losing to him. The excess electricity fed to the Magnet Train proved useful later on.

Character

Lt. Surge prefers to travel by sea, as he captains two ships and drives a submarine. He can also fly through the air by having four of his Magneton create an energy platform for him to ride on.

In battle, Lt. Surge generally prefers to use his Electabuzz to zap anything that gets in his way. He also uses other Electric-type Pokémon to provide distractions with Selfdestruct.

Pokémon

This listing is of Lt. Surge's Pokémon in the Pokémon Adventures manga.

Lt. Surge's Electabuzz
Electabuzz ♂
Electabuzz is one of Lt. Surge's most powerful Pokémon and he noted that he is disobedient and Surge couldn't even get it in a Poké Ball. He was first seen on the S.S. Anne, where Surge sent him out to fight against Red and his Poliwhirl. He seemingly had the upper hand until the Water-type Pokémon evolved into a Poliwrath after being pushed off the side of the ship, which resulted in Red defeating Surge and Electabuzz. He was used to fight against Red again during the battle at Silph Co.. Two years later, Electabuzz was used in the battle of Cerise Island, where he helped battle Bruno, but was not able to damage his Pokémon due to their evasiveness. During the Gym Leader Tournament in Johto, he fought against Morty's Gastly and Misdreavus, who almost defeated him before Surge switched him with Magnemite.

Electabuzz's known moves are Thunder Punch, Thunderbolt, Thunder Shock, and Thunder, and his Ability is Static.

Debut Buzz Off, Electabuzz!
Lt. Surge's Magneton
Magneton (multiple)
Lt. Surge owns many Magneton and uses them for aerial transportation by having them create an energy platform using their magnetic charge. He has carried (and sometimes trapped) many people using this ability, from allies like Bill and Gold and enemies such as Red.

Magneton's known moves are Supersonic, Sonic Boom, Flash, and Thunderbolt.

Debut Buzz Off, Electabuzz!
Lt. Surge's Magnemite
Magnemite (multiple)
Lt. Surge owns many Magnemite that first appeared acting somewhat like guards of the S.S. Anne. In Johto, Surge used one in the Gym Leader Tournament, where it defeated Morty's Misdreavus before it fainted from the effect of Destiny Bond, resulting in a tie between the two Gym Leaders.

Magnemite's known moves are Protect and Zap Cannon.

Debut Danger: High Voltorb
Lt. Surge's Voltorb and Electrode
Voltorb and Electrode (multiple)
The main bulk of Lt. Surge's force resides in the power of his Voltorb and Electrode's Selfdestructs, and he has many of them on his team. This strategy was particularly instrumental in the defeat of Bruno when one of Surge's Electrodes used its Selfdestruct on Bill's Exeggcute's Egg Bomb, resulting in an explosion that took down Bruno's Onix, which was being used as a platform for the battle. They also later proved handy when their combined Selfdestruct attacks aided in his narrow escape from the Masked Man.

Voltorb's only known move is Thunder Wave.

Electrode's only known move is Self-Destruct.

Debut Danger: High Voltorb
Lt. Surge's Raichu
Raichu ♂
Main article: Lt. Surge's Raichu

Lt. Surge's Raichu was very briefly seen at Silph Co. but didn't participate in battle until Surge went to Johto. There, he was used to battle the Masked Man's Houndour and to very briefly fight against the Red Gyarados before he realized that he wasn't the enemy, as he was trying to free Silver.

Debut Go for the Golbat
Released
Lt. Surge's Zapdos
Zapdos
Main article: Zapdos (Adventures)

Zapdos was used as an experiment from Team Rocket. He took control of it prior to Zap! Zap! Zapdos. Around the end of the battle against Red, it ended up shocking Lt. Surge with its tremendous Thunder attack after Saur's Razor Leaf tore up his insulating underwear, rendering it useless and nearly killing him. As a result, Red earned his Badge and stole his electric-proof gloves. While he was knocked out cold, Zapdos was called upon by Sabrina's Kadabra and was merged into Thu-Fi-Zer, the Rockets' ultimate creation. After its defeat, it flew away alongside its fellow legendary birds and was later recaught by Green.

Debut Go for the Golbat
Lt. Surge's Raikou
Raikou
Main article: Raikou (Adventures)

Raikou was partnered up with Lt. Surge in the battle against the Masked Man. After Surge was rendered inoperative by the villain, it partnered up with Gold instead, and went back to the wild when everything had been resolved. Much later, it was recaught by Anabel in Johto and became her major powerhouse.

Debut Slugging it out with Slugma
Temporary
Silver's Gyarados
Gyarados Shiny ♂
Main article: Silver's Gyarados

Lt. Surge found this special Gyarados after being frozen in the Lake of Rage in Do-Si-Do with Dodrio. This happened during Gold and Silver's battle with the Masked Man. He returned him to Silver afterwards.

Debut Raise the Red Gyarados

Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure

Lt. Surge in Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure

Lt. Surge appeared as a silhouette in JBA5 alongside his Raichu and the other Kanto Gym Leaders.

Pokémon

This is a listing of Lt. Surge's known Pokémon in the Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure manga:

Raichu
Main article: Lt. Surge's Raichu

Raichu is Lt. Surge's only known Pokémon. It only appeared as a silhouette.

Debut JBA5

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Lt. Surge in Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Lt. Surge appeared in a flashback in Destination: Coronation!.

Pokémon

This is a listing of Lt. Surge's known Pokémon in the Pokémon Journeys: The Series manga:

Lt. Surge's Raichu
Raichu
Main article: Lt. Surge's Raichu

Raichu is Lt. Surge's only known Pokémon. It appeared with him in a flashback.

Debut Destination: Coronation!

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Lt. Surge in Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Lt. Surge first appears in The Big Activity In The Mountains And The Oceans!!, where he is seen on the S.S. Anne.

He shouts out a speech to the fishermen who showed no interest and threw rocks at him, due to the fact that he was responsible for the theft of a whole bunch of Water-type Pokémon. Red goes onboard and meets him. While on board, Red challenges him to a Pokémon battle with Lt. Surge using Voltorb. Red pits Clefairy against the Poké Ball-shaped object. Voltorb attacks Clefairy but Clefairy uses a deflector to negate the attack. During the battle, the fisherman boo him whenever he got the upperhand.

In the middle of the battle, Voltorb evolves into an Electrode and Red's Pikachu teams up with Clefairy to defeat the Electrode. Electrode is defeated when Clefairy fires a beam at it. The Electrode gets sent to one of the cannons which caused an explosion which destroyed the ship. Lt. Surge becomes upset when a whole bunch of his Water-type Pokémon become free.

Unlike other media, Lt. Surge has more Pokémon that is not the type he specializes in.

Pokémon

This is a listing of Lt. Surge's known Pokémon in the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga:

Lt. Surge's Voltorb

Lt. Surge's Electrode
Voltorb → Electrode
Lt. Surge's Voltorb took on Clefairy. Seeing that Voltorb is a tough opponent, Red's Pikachu also volunteered in the battle. Voltorb evolved into an Electrode during the middle of their challenge. However, it was beaten by Clefairy and Pikachu.

None of Electrode's moves are known.

Debut The Big Activity In The Mountains And The Oceans!!
Lt. Surge's Poliwhirl and Kingler
Poliwhirl and Kingler
While Lt. Surge was laughing at Clefairy, both Poliwhirl and Kingler were also laughing at Clefairy.

None of their moves are known.

Debut The Big Activity In The Mountains And The Oceans!!
Released
Lt. Surge's Water-type Pokémon
Water-type Pokémon
After the ship exploded due to Electrode's collision, a majority of Water-type Pokémon that were taken end up swimming away, with a Horsea and Seel being one of them.

None of their move's are known.

Debut The Big Activity In The Mountains And The Oceans!!

Pokémon Zensho

Lt. Surge in Pokémon Zensho

Lt. Surge first appeared in PZ04 and challenged Satoshi to a Gym battle. Satoshi eventually defeated his Electabuzz by tying it up with the barbed-wire fence surrounding the battlefield, earning Satoshi the Thunder Badge. Afterwards, it was revealed that Lt. Surge was a friend of the captain of the S.S. Anne, who came to congratulate Satoshi of his victory and gave him HM01 (Cut).

Pokémon

Lt. Surge's Electabuzz
Electabuzz
Electabuzz is Lt. Surge's only used Pokémon. It went up against Satoshi's Charmeleon and lost due to Charmeleon taking advantage of a barb-wired fence.

None of Electabuzz's moves are known.

Debut Vermilion City
Lt. Surge's Electrode
Voltorb → Electrode
As Satoshi was wondering which Pokémon Lt. Surge was going to use, the Captain tells him that he has an Electrode on the team. However, it was not used in the Gym battle and it was revealed that Electrode evolved from a Voltorb when Lt. Surge was telling Satoshi the time he was in the navy and a Voltorb crashes to a tree and the tree fell down.

None of Electrode's moves are known.

Debut Vermilion City
Lt. Surge's Magnemite and Magneton
Magnemite and Magneton
As Satoshi was wondering which Pokémon Lt. Surge was going to use, the Captain told him that he has a Magnemite and Magneton on the team. However, they were not used in the Gym battle.

None of Magnemite or Magneton's moves are known.

Debut Vermilion City

In the TCG

Lt. Surge has an eponymous Theme Deck in the Gym Heroes expansion. Its Japanese counterpart is based on the Vermilion Gym.

Artwork

Artwork from the cards:

KuchibaCityGymDeck.jpg Lt.-Surge.jpg Lt.-Surges-Treaty.jpg Lt.-Surges-Secret-Plan.jpg
Lt. Surge and the Thunder Badge Lt. Surge negotiates Lt. Surge plots
Secret-Mission.jpg LtSurgeVS.png
Artwork from the
Kuchiba City Gym Theme Deck 		Lt. Surge and his Raichu Lt. Surge's updated VS art

Cards

This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Lt. Surge or his Pokémon in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Lt. Surge's Pokémon
Cards listed with a blue background are only legal to use in the current Expanded format.
Cards listed with a green background are legal to use in both the current Standard and Expanded formats.
Card Type English
Expansion 		Rarity # Japanese
Expansion 		Rarity #
Lt. Surge's Electabuzz Lightning Gym Heroes Rare Holo 6/132 Leaders' Stadium Rare Holo  
Lt. Surge's Fearow Colorless Gym Heroes Rare Holo 7/132 Leaders' Stadium Rare Holo  
Lt. Surge's Magneton Lightning Gym Heroes Rare Holo 8/132 Leaders' Stadium Rare Holo  
Lt. Surge's Electabuzz Lightning Gym Heroes Rare 27/132 Kuchiba City Gym    
      Unnumbered Promotional cards    
Lt. Surge's Raichu Lightning Gym Heroes Rare 28/132 Kuchiba City Gym    
Lt. Surge's Magnemite Lightning Gym Heroes Uncommon 50/132 Leaders' Stadium Uncommon  
Lt. Surge's Raticate Colorless Gym Heroes Uncommon 51/132 Kuchiba City Gym    
Lt. Surge's Spearow Colorless Gym Heroes Uncommon 52/132 Kuchiba City Gym    
Lt. Surge's Magnemite Lightning Gym Heroes Common 80/132 Leaders' Stadium Common  
Lt. Surge's Pikachu Lightning Gym Heroes Common 81/132 Kuchiba City Gym    
Lt. Surge's Rattata Colorless Gym Heroes Common 82/132 Kuchiba City Gym    
Lt. Surge's Spearow Colorless Gym Heroes Common 83/132 Leaders' Stadium Common  
Lt. Surge's Voltorb Lightning Gym Heroes Common 84/132 Leaders' Stadium Common  
Lt. Surge's Raichu Lightning Gym Challenge Rare Holo 11/132 Challenge from the Darkness Rare Holo  
Lt. Surge's Jolteon Lightning Gym Challenge Rare 28/132 Leaders' Stadium Rare  
      Unnumbered Promotional cards    
Lt. Surge's Eevee Colorless Gym Challenge Uncommon 51/132 Leaders' Stadium Uncommon  
Lt. Surge's Electrode Lightning Gym Challenge Uncommon 52/132 Kuchiba City Gym    
Lt. Surge's Raticate Colorless Gym Challenge Uncommon 53/132 Leaders' Stadium Uncommon  
Lt. Surge's Pikachu Lightning Gym Challenge Common 84/132 Leaders' Stadium Common  
Lt. Surge's Rattata Colorless Gym Challenge Common 85/132 Leaders' Stadium Common  
Lt. Surge's Voltorb Lightning Gym Challenge Common 86/132 Kuchiba City Gym    
Lt. Surge's Raichu Lightning       Pokémon VS Common 053/141
Lt. Surge's Lanturn Lightning       Pokémon VS Common 054/141
Magnemite Lightning Cosmic Eclipse Rare Secret 242/236 Dream League CHR 055/049
Other related cards
Card Type English
Expansion 		Rarity # Japanese
Expansion 		Rarity #
Lt. Surge T Gym Heroes Rare Holo 17/132 Kuchiba City Gym    
Gym Heroes Rare 101/132 Leaders' Stadium Rare  
Lt. Surge's Treaty T Gym Heroes Uncommon 112/132 Leaders' Stadium Uncommon  
Secret Mission T Gym Heroes Uncommon 118/132 Leaders' Stadium Uncommon  
Vermilion City Gym T [St] Gym Heroes Uncommon 120/132 Leaders' Stadium Uncommon  
Lt. Surge's Secret Plan T Gym Challenge Rare 107/132 Leaders' Stadium Rare  
Gym Badge I XY Black Star Promos   XY205 XY-P Promotional cards    
Lt. Surge's Strategy Su Unbroken Bonds Uncommon 178/214 Night Unison U 051/055
Hidden Fates Uncommon 60/68      
 


In the TFG

Lt. Surge was slated to be released as a Trainer figure in the Unnamed Third Set of the Pokémon Trading Figure Game.

Trivia

Lt. Surge's height in the anime

Names

Language Name Origin
Japanese マチス Matisse From the genus Clematis
English, Italian
Dutch 		Lt. Surge From lieutenant, lightning, electrical surge, and possibly sarge (informal form of sergeant)
German, French Major Bob From Bob, a stereotypical American name, and possibly a reference to Platoon
Spanish Teniente Surge*
Lt. Surge* 		From his English name
Same as his English name
Korean 마티스 Matisse Transcription of his Japanese name
Chinese (Mandarin) 馬志士 / 马志士 Măzhìshì* Transcription of his Japanese name and 士兵 shìbīng (soldier)
馬奇 / 马奇 Mǎqí*
麥奇 Màiqí* 		Partial transcription of his Japanese name
Chinese (Cantonese) 馬志士 Máhjisih* Transcription of his Japanese name and 士兵 sihbīng (soldier)
麥奇 Maahkkèih* Mandarin-based transcription of his Japanese name
Czech Poručík Surge From his English name
Indonesian Letnan Surya*
Letnan Serj* 		Similar to his English name. Literally "Lieutenant Sun"
From letnan (lieutenant) and his English name
Norwegian Løytnant Surge From his English name
Polish Porucznik Surge From his English name
Brazilian Portuguese Ten. Surge*
Tenente Surge*
Lt. Surge* 		From his English name
From his English name
Same as his English name
European Portuguese Tenente Surge From his English name
Russian Лейтенант Серж Leytenant Serzh From his English name
Swedish Löjtnant Surge From his English name
Thai แมททิส Maetthit Transcription of his Japanese name
Turkish Teğmen Surge From his English name
Vietnamese Matis Transcription of his Japanese name


Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Credited as "Adam Blaustein"

References

  1. ↑ Lt. Surge's Strategy (Unbroken Bonds 178)
  2. ↑ Email from Patrick Seitz
  3. ↑ Nintendo DREAM on Twitter (Japanese)
  4. ↑ "Matisse & Rarecoil & Eleboo" Pokémon Scale World figurine catalog image


Gym Leaders of the Kanto region
Pewter Gym Boulder Badge
Brock OD.png
Brock
Cerulean Gym Cascade Badge
Misty OD.png
Misty
Vermilion Gym Thunder Badge
Lt Surge OD.png
Lt. Surge
Celadon Gym Rainbow Badge
Erika OD.png
Erika
Fuchsia Gym Soul Badge
Koga OD.png Janine OD.png
Koga Janine
Saffron Gym Marsh Badge
Sabrina OD.png
Sabrina
Cinnabar Gym Volcano Badge
Blaine OD.png
Blaine
Viridian Gym Earth Badge
Giovanni OD.png Blue
Giovanni Blue



Members of Team Rocket
Bosses:

Giovanni (anime • Adventures • Pocket Monsters • Masters)
Madame Boss (anime only) • Masked Man (Adventures only)

Executives:

Archer (Masters) • Ariana (Masters) • Petrel (Masters) • Proton (Masters)
Anime only: Iron-Masked Marauder
Adventures only: Carl • Sham • Will (former) • Karen (former)
Golden Boys only: Grey

Trios:
 

Jessie (Masters), James (Masters), & Meowth (JJM)
Koga, Lt. Surge, & Sabrina (Triad) (Adventures only; former)
Ken, Al, & Harry (TRET) (Adventures only)
Carr, Sird (former), & Orm (T3B) (Adventures only)

Duos:

Anime only: Butch & Cassidy (former) • Attila & Hun • Annie & Oakley (dub only)

Scientists: 

Gideon
Anime only: Dr. Fuji • Dr. Namba • Sebastian • Dr. Zager
Adventures only: Blaine (former)

Others: 

Grunts • Rocket BrothersRBYFRLG/Rocket SistersPE
Anime only: Domino • Rocket Scout • Wendy • Tyson • Jubei • Viper
Christopher (former) • Matori (Matori Matrix) • Pierce • Gozu
Radio drama only: Miyamoto • Mondo
How I Became a Pokémon Card only: Kaede


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