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'''Lt. Surge''' (Japanese: '''マチス''' ''Matisse'') is a [[Pokémon Trainer]] in [[Pokémon Masters EX]], based on the [[Lt. Surge|character of the same name]] in the [[core series]]. He forms a [[sync pair]] with {{p|Voltorb}} and its evolved form, {{p|Electrode}}. This sync pair was first made available since the game release. This pair could be raised to {{6EX}} beginning on March 25, 2023.
'''Lt. Surge''' (Japanese: '''マチス''' ''Matisse'') is a [[Pokémon Trainer]] in [[Pokémon Masters EX]], based on the [[Lt. Surge|character of the same name]] in the [[core series]]. He forms a [[sync pair]] with {{p|Voltorb}} and its evolved form, {{p|Electrode}}. This sync pair was first made available since the game's release. This pair could be raised to {{6EX}} beginning on March 25, 2023.


Lt. Surge also forms a sync pair with his {{TP|Lt. Surge|Raichu}}. This sync pair was first made available on May 31, 2021. This pair could be raised to {{6EX}} beginning on March 29, 2023, though this pair lacks an EX style.
Lt. Surge also forms a sync pair with his {{TP|Lt. Surge|Raichu}}. This sync pair was first made available on May 31, 2021. This pair could be raised to {{6EX}} beginning on March 29, 2023, though this pair lacks an EX style.
__TOC__
{{anchor|Voltorb}}
{{anchor|Electrode}}


==In the games==
==In the games==
{{incomplete|section|History & Role in Pokémon Masters EX}}
{{incomplete|section|History & Role in Pokémon Masters EX}}
{{-}}


{{anchor|Voltorb}}
{{anchor|Electrode}}
==Voltorb → Electrode==
==Voltorb → Electrode==
Voltorb can evolve into Electrode once it has reached level 30 through its sync pair story ''Voltorb's Evolution''.
Voltorb can evolve into Electrode once it has reached level 30 through its sync pair story ''Voltorb's Evolution''.
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===Availability===
===Availability===
Lt. Surge is available in the general sync pair scout, and has been since the game's release.
Lt. Surge is available in the permanent [[sync pair scout]] pool, and has been since the game's release.


===Moves===
===Moves===
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! colspan=2 | {{color2|000|Passive skill|Passive Skills}}
! colspan=2 | {{color2|000|Passive skill|Passive Skills}}
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
|Last Word
|{{sk|Last Word}}
|The Pokémon uses {{m|Explosion}} immediately before fainting.
|The Pokémon uses {{m|Explosion}} immediately before fainting.
|- style="background: #{{electric color light}}"
|- style="background: #{{electric color light}}"
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===Sync grid===
===Sync grid===
Lt. Surge and Electrode's [[sync grid]] is an expanded grid, made available on December 25, 2022.
Lt. Surge & Electrode's [[sync grid]] is an expanded grid, made available on December 25, 2022.
{| class="roundy sortable" style="margin:auto; background:#{{electric color}}; border:3px solid #{{electric color dark}}; text-align:center"
{| class="roundy sortable" style="margin:auto; background:#{{electric color}}; border:3px solid #{{electric color dark}}; text-align:center"
|- style="background: #{{electric color light}}"
|- style="background: #{{electric color light}}"
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| 2
| 2
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| Thunderbolt: Move Gauge Refresh 3
| Thunderbolt: {{sk|Move Gauge Refresh|3}}
| Has a chance (40%) of charging the user’s move gauge by one when a move is successful.
| Has a chance (40%) of charging the user’s move gauge by one when a move is successful.
| 7
| 7
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| 2
| 2
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| Eerie Impulse: Move Gauge Refresh 3
| Eerie Impulse: {{sk|Move Gauge Refresh|3}}
| Has a chance (40%) of charging the user’s move gauge by one when a move is successful.
| Has a chance (40%) of charging the user’s move gauge by one when a move is successful.
| 7
| 7
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| 1
| 1
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| Eerie Impulse: Charging Infliction 1
| Eerie Impulse: {{sk|Charging Infliction|1}}
| Charges the user’s move gauge by 1 when its Pokémon uses a status move.
| Charges the user’s move gauge by 1 when its Pokémon uses a status move.
| 10
| 10
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| 3
| 3
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| X Speed: MP Refresh 2
| X Speed: {{sk|MP Refresh|2}}
| Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user’s move when that move is successful.
| Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user’s move when that move is successful.
| 7
| 7
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| 2
| 2
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| X Speed: Pep Rally 1
| X Speed: {{sk|Pep Rally|1}}
| Raises the Speed of all allied sync pairs by 1 stat rank when the user’s move is successful.
| Raises the Speed of all allied sync pairs by 1 stat rank when the user’s move is successful.
| 10
| 10
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| 3
| 3
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| A Surge of Power!: MP Refresh 2
| A Surge of Power!: {{sk|MP Refresh|2}}
| Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user’s move when that move is successful.
| Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user’s move when that move is successful.
| 7
| 7
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| 2
| 2
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| A Surge of Power!: Barricade 1
| A Surge of Power!: {{sk|Barricade|1}}
| Raises the user’s Sp. Def by 1 stat rank when its move is successful.
| Raises the user’s Sp. Def by 1 stat rank when its move is successful.
| 7
| 7
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| 2
| 2
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| Dauntless
| {{sk|Dauntless}}
| Sp. Atk cannot be lowered.
| Sp. Atk cannot be lowered.
| 5
| 5
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| 1
| 1
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| Haste
| {{sk|Haste}}
| Speed cannot be lowered.
| Speed cannot be lowered.
| 5
| 5
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| 1
| 1
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| Lithe
| {{sk|Lithe}}
| Prevents the user from getting paralyzed.
| Prevents the user from getting paralyzed.
| 5
| 5
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| 1
| 1
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| Static Cling 2
| {{sk|Static Cling|2}}
| Has a chance (30%) of leaving an opponent that attacked the user paralyzed when the user is hit by an attack move.
| Has a chance (30%) of leaving an opponent that attacked the user paralyzed when the user is hit by an attack move.
| 8
| 8
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| 2
| 2
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| Static Shock 3
| {{sk|Static Shock|3}}
| Powers up the user’s sync move when the target is paralyzed.
| Powers up the user’s sync move when the target is paralyzed.
| 8
| 8
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| 2
| 2
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| Fail Forward 1
| {{sk|Fail Forward|1}}
| Charges the user’s move gauge by 1 when an opponent’s attack move targeting the user misses.
| Charges the user’s move gauge by 1 when an opponent’s attack move targeting the user misses.
| 8
| 8
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| 2
| 2
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| Power Induction 3
| {{sk|Power Induction|3}}
| Powers up the user’s moves when the terrain is Electric Terrain.
| Powers up the user’s moves when the terrain is Electric Terrain.
| 8
| 8
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| 2
| 2
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| Shock Recovery 1
| {{sk|Shock Recovery|1}}
| Restores the user’s HP whenever its Pokémon takes an action when the terrain is Electric Terrain.
| Restores the user’s HP whenever its Pokémon takes an action when the terrain is Electric Terrain.
| 8
| 8
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| 2
| 2
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| Turbo Charge 2
| {{sk|Turbo Charge|2}}
| Quickly charges the move gauge when the field is Electric Terrain.
| Quickly charges the move gauge when the field is Electric Terrain.
| 9
| 9
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| 2
| 2
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| Quick Tempo
| {{sk|Quick Tempo}}
| Applies the Move Gauge Acceleration effect to the allied field of play the first time the user enters a battle each battle.
| Applies the Move Gauge Acceleration effect to the allied field of play the first time the user enters a battle each battle.
| 10
| 10
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| 3
| 3
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| Sharp Entry 1
| {{sk|Sharp Entry|1}}
| Raises the user’s critical-hit rate by 1 stat rank when it enters a battle.
| Raises the user’s critical-hit rate by 1 stat rank when it enters a battle.
| 10
| 10
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| 3
| 3
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| Trip Up 9
| {{sk|Trip Up|9}}
| Lowers the target’s Speed by one stat rank when the user’s attack move against it is successful.
| Lowers the target’s Speed by one stat rank when the user’s attack move against it is successful.
| 10
| 10
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| 3
| 3
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| Hostile Environment 4
| {{sk|Hostile Environment|4}}
| Raises the chance of inflicting status conditions with the additional effects of moves.
| Raises the chance of inflicting status conditions with the additional effects of moves.
| 10
| 10
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| 3
| 3
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| Overpower
| {{sk|Overpower}}
| The more the target’s Sp. Atk is lowered, the more it powers up the user’s moves.
| The more the target’s Sp. Atk is lowered, the more it powers up the user’s moves.
| 10
| 10
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| 3
| 3
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| Devastation
| {{sk|Devastation}}
| The more the target’s Sp. Atk is lowered, the more it powers up the user’s sync move.
| The more the target’s Sp. Atk is lowered, the more it powers up the user’s sync move.
| 10
| 10
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===Availability===
===Availability===
Lt. Surge and Raichu can be teamed up with by exchanging a BP Sync Pair Voucher in the shop, beginning on May 27, 2021.
Lt. Surge & Raichu can be teamed up with by exchanging a BP Sync Pair Voucher in the shop, beginning on May 27, 2021.


===Moves===
===Moves===
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! colspan=2 | {{color2|000|Passive skill|Passive Skills}}
! colspan=2 | {{color2|000|Passive skill|Passive Skills}}
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
|Posthaste 4
|{{sk|Posthaste|4}}
|Has a chance (50%) of raising the user's Speed by two stat ranks when the user is hit by an attack move.
|Has a chance (50%) of raising the user's Speed by two stat ranks when the user is hit by an attack move.
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
|Lithe
|{{sk|Lithe}}
|Prevents the Pokémon from getting paralyzed.
|Prevents the Pokémon from getting paralyzed.
|- style="background: #{{electric color light}}"
|- style="background: #{{electric color light}}"
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===Sync grid===
===Sync grid===
Lt. Surge and Raichu's sync grid is an expanded grid, made available since the pair first released.
Lt. Surge & Raichu's sync grid is an expanded grid, made available since the pair first released.
{| class="roundy sortable" style="margin:auto; background:#{{electric color}}; border:3px solid #{{electric color dark}}; width:70%; text-align:center"
{| class="roundy sortable" style="margin:auto; background:#{{electric color}}; border:3px solid #{{electric color dark}}; text-align:center"
|- style="background:#{{electric color light}}"
|- style="background:#{{electric color light}}"
! Name
! Name
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| 1
| 1
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| Thunder Wave: Move Gauge Refresh 3
| Thunder Wave: {{sk|Move Gauge Refresh|3}}
| Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful.
| Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful.
| 6
| 6
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| 1
| 1
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| Thunder Punch: Move Gauge Refresh 1
| Thunder Punch: {{sk|Move Gauge Refresh|1}}
| Has a chance (20%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful.
| Has a chance (20%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful.
| 5
| 5
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| 1
| 1
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| Thunder Punch: Move Gauge Refresh 3
| Thunder Punch: {{sk|Move Gauge Refresh|3}}
| Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful.
| Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful.
| 6
| 6
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| 2
| 2
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| Thunder Punch: Fast-Track 3
| Thunder Punch: {{sk|Fast-Track|3}}
| Has a chance (40%) of raising the Pokémon's Speed by one stat rank after it uses a move.
| Has a chance (40%) of raising the Pokémon's Speed by one stat rank after it uses a move.
| 6
| 6
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| 2
| 2
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| X Attack All: Move Gauge Refresh 3
| X Attack All: {{sk|Move Gauge Refresh|3}}
| Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful.
| Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful.
| 6
| 6
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| 2
| 2
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| X Attack All: MP Refresh 3
| X Attack All: {{sk|MP Refresh|3}}
| Has a chance (40%) of restoring one MP of the move used if the move is successful.
| Has a chance (40%) of restoring one MP of the move used if the move is successful.
| 7
| 7
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| 3
| 3
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| Ten-hut!: Move Gauge Refresh 3
| Ten-hut!: {{sk|Move Gauge Refresh|3}}
| Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful.
| Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful.
| 6
| 6
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| 2
| 2
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| Ten-hut!: MP Refresh 3
| Ten-hut!: {{sk|MP Refresh|3}}
| Has a chance (40%) of restoring one MP of the move used if the move is successful.
| Has a chance (40%) of restoring one MP of the move used if the move is successful.
| 7
| 7
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| 3
| 3
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| Stalwart
| {{sk|Stalwart}}
| Sp. Def cannot be lowered.
| Sp. Def cannot be lowered.
| 8
| 8
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| 2
| 2
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| Unbending
| {{sk|Unbending}}
| Defense cannot be lowered.
| Defense cannot be lowered.
| 8
| 8
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| 3
| 3
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| Tighten Up 1
| {{sk|Tighten Up|1}}
| Has a chance (20%) of raising the user's Sp. Def by one stat rank when the user is hit by an attack move.
| Has a chance (20%) of raising the user's Sp. Def by one stat rank when the user is hit by an attack move.
| 9
| 9
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| 2
| 2
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| Toughen Up 1
| {{sk|Toughen Up|1}}
| Has a chance (20%) of raising the user's Defense by one stat rank when the user is hit by an attack move.
| Has a chance (20%) of raising the user's Defense by one stat rank when the user is hit by an attack move.
| 9
| 9
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| 2
| 2
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| Quick Cure
| {{sk|Quick Cure}}
| Removes the confused, flinching, and trapped conditions from the user the first time they are inflicted each battle.
| Removes the confused, flinching, and trapped conditions from the user the first time they are inflicted each battle.
| 8
| 8
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| 2
| 2
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| First Aid 4
| {{sk|First Aid|4}}
| Restores the user's HP by approximately 40% of its maximum HP the first time it is in a pinch each battle.
| Restores the user's HP by approximately 40% of its maximum HP the first time it is in a pinch each battle.
| 10
| 10
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| 3
| 3
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| Endurance
| {{sk|Endurance}}
| If the Pokémon enters battle with full HP, applies the Enduring effect to it.
| If the Pokémon enters battle with full HP, applies the Enduring effect to it.
| 8
| 8
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| 3
| 3
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| Sync Cure
| {{sk|Sync Cure}}
| Removes all status conditions from the user after using a sync move.
| Removes all status conditions from the user after using a sync move.
| 8
| 8
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| 3
| 3
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| Synchro Healing 1
| {{sk|S-Move: Team HP Recovery (M)|1}}
| Restores the HP of all allied sync pairs by approximately 20% of their maximum HP after using the user's sync move.
| Restores the HP of all allied sync pairs by approximately 20% of their maximum HP after using the user's sync move.
| 10
| 10
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| 3
| 3
|-style="background:#fff"
|-style="background:#fff"
| Team Fast-Track 4
| {{sk|Team Fast-Track|4}}
| Has a chance (50%) of raising the Speed of all allied sync pairs by one stat rank when the user's Pokémon uses a move.
| Has a chance (50%) of raising the Speed of all allied sync pairs by one stat rank when the user's Pokémon uses a move.
| 10
| 10
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==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===Battle appearances===
===Battle appearances===
Lt. Surge and Electrode can be battled against in:
Lt. Surge & Electrode can be battled against in:
* [[Training area]]: {{DL|Training area|Tech Course}} (prior to 1.12.0 update)
* [[Training area]]: {{DL|Training area|Tech Course}} (prior to 1.12.0 update)
* Training area: {{DL|Training area|Cap-Unlock Area|Tech Drill 1}} (since 1.12.0 update)
* Training area: {{DL|Training area|Cap-Unlock Area|Tech Drill 1}} (since 1.12.0 update)
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* Training area: Field Drill 1 (since August 16, 2023)
* Training area: Field Drill 1 (since August 16, 2023)


Lt. Surge and Raichu can be battled against in:
Lt. Surge & Raichu can be battled against in:
* [[Special battle event]]: {{DL|Special battle event|Four Trials}} (July 16 to 30, 2022)
* [[Special battle event]]: {{DL|Special battle event|Four Trials}} (July 16 to 30, 2022)


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===Sync pair stories===
===Sync pair stories===
====Lt. Surge and Voltorb====
====Lt. Surge & Voltorb====
* A Day with Lt. Surge
* A Day with Lt. Surge
=====Evolution=====
=====Evolution=====
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| colspan=2 style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}" | [[File:Lt Surge Mindscape.png|x180px]]
| colspan=2 style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}" | [[File:Lt Surge Mindscape.png|x180px]]
|-
|-
| colspan=2 | Lt. Surge and Voltorb on <br>Pokémon Masters EX Dream Team Maker
| colspan=2 | Lt. Surge & Voltorb on <br>Pokémon Masters EX Dream Team Maker
| colspan=2 | Lt. Surge's sync move mindscape<br>({{color2|000|Vermilion Gym}})
| colspan=2 | Lt. Surge's sync move mindscape<br>({{color2|000|Vermilion Gym}})
|-
|-
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
===Origin===
===Origin===
Lt. Surge's design is based on his appearance in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}. Lt. Surge uses Voltorb during his [[Gym]] battle with the {{player}} in the [[Kanto]]-based [[core series]] games, while doing the same with Electrode in the [[Johto]]-based core series games. Voltorb and Electrode's Dex entries come from {{pkmn|Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Pokémon Ruby}}.
Lt. Surge's design is based on his appearance in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}. Lt. Surge uses Voltorb during his [[Gym]] battle with the {{player}} in the [[Kanto]]-based [[core series]] games, while doing the same with Electrode in the [[Johto]]-based core series games. Voltorb and Electrode's {{mas|Dex}} entries come from {{pkmn|Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Pokémon Ruby}}.


{{TP|Lt. Surge|Raichu}} is Lt. Surge's signature Pokémon in the core series games, with it being his highest-level Pokémon in the Kanto-based games. Raichu's Dex entry comes from {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Pokémon Ultra Sun}}.
{{TP|Lt. Surge|Raichu}} is Lt. Surge's signature Pokémon in the core series games, with it being his highest-level Pokémon in the Kanto-based games. Raichu's Dex entry comes from {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Pokémon Ultra Sun}}.
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Latest revision as of 00:48, 23 September 2024

Lt. Surge
マチス Matisse
Spr Masters Lt Surge.png
Lt. Surge's model
No. 4
English voice actor Patrick Seitz[1]
Japanese voice actor Taketora[2]
Description This cautious Electric-type Gym Leader sets a lot of traps in his Gym. He excels at paralyzing his opponents in battle.

Lt. Surge (Japanese: マチス Matisse) is a Pokémon Trainer in Pokémon Masters EX, based on the character of the same name in the core series. He forms a sync pair with Voltorb and its evolved form, Electrode. This sync pair was first made available since the game's release. This pair could be raised to Masters EX star.png 6★ EX beginning on March 25, 2023.

Lt. Surge also forms a sync pair with his Raichu. This sync pair was first made available on May 31, 2021. This pair could be raised to Masters EX star.png 6★ EX beginning on March 29, 2023, though this pair lacks an EX style.

In the games

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Reason: History & Role in Pokémon Masters EX

Voltorb → Electrode

Voltorb can evolve into Electrode once it has reached level 30 through its sync pair story Voltorb's Evolution.

Masters0100.png Masters025W.png Type ElectricIC Masters.png Electric
Move type ElectricIC Masters.png Electric
Role Masters Tech.png Tech
Base Potential ★★★☆☆☆EX
Voltorb Weakness GroundIC Masters.png Ground
Voltorb was first sighted at a company that manufactures Poké Balls. The link between that sighting and the fact that this Pokémon looks very similar to a Poké Ball remains a mystery.
Stats HP Attack Defense Sp. Atk Sp. Def Speed
Lv. 140, Base Potential 518 162 159 224 159 472
Lv. 140, Max Potential 638 222 219 284 219 532
Mega Voltorb
Lv. 140, Base Potential — — — — — —
Lv. 140, Max Potential — — — — — —


Masters0101.png Masters025W.png Type ElectricIC Masters.png Electric
Move type ElectricIC Masters.png Electric
Role Masters Tech.png Tech
Base Potential ★★★☆☆☆EX
Electrode Weakness GroundIC Masters.png Ground
Electrode eats electricity in the atmosphere. On days when lightning strikes, you can see this Pokémon exploding all over the place from eating too much electricity.
Stats HP Attack Defense Sp. Atk Sp. Def Speed
Lv. 140, Base Potential 533 165 162 228 162 482
Lv. 140, Max Potential 653 225 222 288 222 542
Mega Electrode
Lv. 140, Base Potential — — — — — —
Lv. 140, Max Potential — — — — — —

Availability

Lt. Surge is available in the permanent sync pair scout pool, and has been since the game's release.

Moves

Lt. Surge's Voltorb uses Electric Sync Beam as its sync move. Upon evolution, Electrode learns the upgraded Surging Charge Beam.

Name Type Category Move gauge Base Power Max Power Accuracy Target Description
Thunderbolt Electric
ElectricIC Masters.png 		Special 2 47 56 100% An opponent Has a chance (10%) of leaving the target paralyzed.
X Speed None Status 0
(2 uses) 		— — — Self Raises the user's Speed by two stat ranks.
Eerie Impulse Electric
ElectricIC Masters.png 		Status 2 — — 100% An opponent Lowers the target's Sp. Atk by two stat ranks.
A Surge of Power! None Status 0
(2 uses) 		— — — Self Raises the user's Sp. Atk and evasiveness by two stat ranks.
Sync moves
Electric Sync Beam Electric
ElectricIC Masters.png 		Special — 200 240 — An opponent (6★ EX effect: Sync move power will be multiplied by 1.5.)
Surging Charge Beam Electric
ElectricIC Masters.png 		Special — 200 240 — An opponent The more the target's Sp. Atk has been lowered, the greater the power of this move.
(6★ EX effect: Sync move power will be multiplied by 1.5.)

Skills

Name Description
Passive Skills
Last Word The Pokémon uses Explosion immediately before fainting.
Theme Skills
Theme skill icon type.png Electric Tech Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 12 when using Electric-type attacks.
Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 12.
Theme skill icon region.png Kanto Tech Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 1.
Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 1.
Theme skill icon Trainer group.png Gym Leader Tech Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 1.
Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 1.
Theme skill icon fashion.png Sunglasses Tech Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 2.
Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 2.
Theme skill icon other.png Body Builder Tech Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 2.
Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 2.
Expedition Skills
Masters Fiery Crystal icon.pngFiery ↑ 1 Masters Soothing Crystal icon.pngSoothing ↑ 1 Raises the following discovery levels by 1:
• Masters Fiery Crystal icon.pngFiery Crystal
• Masters Soothing Crystal icon.pngSoothing Crystal

Sync grid

Lt. Surge & Electrode's sync grid is an expanded grid, made available on December 25, 2022.

Name Effect Energy required Sync orb required Move level required
HP +10 HP +10 0 5 1
HP +10 HP +10 2 24 1
HP +10 HP +10 2 24 1
Defense +5 Defense +5 0 5 1
Defense +5 Defense +5 2 24 1
Defense +5 Defense +5 2 24 1
Defense +5 Defense +5 2 24 1
Defense +5 Defense +5 2 24 1
Sp. Atk +5 Sp. Atk +5 0 5 1
Sp. Atk +5 Sp. Atk +5 0 5 1
Sp. Atk +5 Sp. Atk +5 2 24 1
Sp. Atk +5 Sp. Atk +5 2 24 1
Sp. Def +5 Sp. Def +5 0 5 1
Sp. Def +5 Sp. Def +5 2 24 1
Sp. Def +5 Sp. Def +5 2 24 1
Speed +5 Speed +5 0 5 1
Speed +5 Speed +5 2 24 1
Speed +5 Speed +5 2 24 1
Speed +5 Speed +5 2 24 1
Thunderbolt: Power +3 Thunderbolt: Power ↑ +3 3 36 1
Thunderbolt: Power +3 Thunderbolt: Power ↑ +3 3 36 1
Thunderbolt: Power +3 Thunderbolt: Power ↑ +3 3 36 1
Thunderbolt: Power +3 Thunderbolt: Power ↑ +3 3 36 2
Thunderbolt: Power +3 Thunderbolt: Power ↑ +3 3 36 2
Thunderbolt: Move Gauge Refresh 3 Has a chance (40%) of charging the user’s move gauge by one when a move is successful. 7 84 2
Eerie Impulse: Move Gauge Refresh 3 Has a chance (40%) of charging the user’s move gauge by one when a move is successful. 7 84 1
Eerie Impulse: Charging Infliction 1 Charges the user’s move gauge by 1 when its Pokémon uses a status move. 10 120 3
X Speed: MP Refresh 2 Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user’s move when that move is successful. 7 84 2
X Speed: Pep Rally 1 Raises the Speed of all allied sync pairs by 1 stat rank when the user’s move is successful. 10 120 3
A Surge of Power!: MP Refresh 2 Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user’s move when that move is successful. 7 84 2
A Surge of Power!: Barricade 1 Raises the user’s Sp. Def by 1 stat rank when its move is successful. 7 84 2
Dauntless Sp. Atk cannot be lowered. 5 60 1
Haste Speed cannot be lowered. 5 60 1
Lithe Prevents the user from getting paralyzed. 5 60 1
Static Cling 2 Has a chance (30%) of leaving an opponent that attacked the user paralyzed when the user is hit by an attack move. 8 96 2
Static Shock 3 Powers up the user’s sync move when the target is paralyzed. 8 96 2
Fail Forward 1 Charges the user’s move gauge by 1 when an opponent’s attack move targeting the user misses. 8 96 2
Power Induction 3 Powers up the user’s moves when the terrain is Electric Terrain. 8 96 2
Shock Recovery 1 Restores the user’s HP whenever its Pokémon takes an action when the terrain is Electric Terrain. 8 96 2
Turbo Charge 2 Quickly charges the move gauge when the field is Electric Terrain. 9 108 2
Quick Tempo Applies the Move Gauge Acceleration effect to the allied field of play the first time the user enters a battle each battle. 10 120 3
Sharp Entry 1 Raises the user’s critical-hit rate by 1 stat rank when it enters a battle. 10 120 3
Trip Up 9 Lowers the target’s Speed by one stat rank when the user’s attack move against it is successful. 10 120 3
Hostile Environment 4 Raises the chance of inflicting status conditions with the additional effects of moves. 10 120 3
Overpower The more the target’s Sp. Atk is lowered, the more it powers up the user’s moves. 10 120 3
Devastation The more the target’s Sp. Atk is lowered, the more it powers up the user’s sync move. 10 120 3
Surging Charge Beam: Power +25 Surging Charge Beam: Power ↑ +25 5 60 3
Surging Charge Beam: Power +25 Surging Charge Beam: Power ↑ +25 5 60 3

Raichu

Masters0026.png Masters025W.png Type ElectricIC Masters.png Electric
Move type ElectricIC Masters.png Electric
Role Masters Support.png Support
Base Potential ★★★★☆☆EX
Raichu ♂ Weakness GroundIC Masters.png Ground
As electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes more aggressive. One theory is that the electricity buildup is actually causing stress.
Stats HP Attack Defense Sp. Atk Sp. Def Speed
Lv. 140, Base Potential 554 241 228 173 202 337
Lv. 140, Max Potential 634 281 268 213 242 377
Mega Raichu
Lv. 140, Base Potential — — — — — —
Lv. 140, Max Potential — — — — — —

Availability

Lt. Surge & Raichu can be teamed up with by exchanging a BP Sync Pair Voucher in the shop, beginning on May 27, 2021.

Moves

Name Type Category Move gauge Base Power Max Power Accuracy Target Description
Thunder Wave Electric
ElectricIC Masters.png 		Status 2 — — 90% An opponent Leaves the target paralyzed.
X Attack All None Status 0
(2 uses) 		— — — All allies Raises the Attack of all allied sync pairs by two stat ranks.
Thunder Punch Electric
ElectricIC Masters.png 		Physical 2 47 56 100% An opponent Has a chance (10%) of leaving the target paralyzed.
Ten-hut! None Status 0
(2 uses) 		— — — All allies Raises the Defense of all allied sync pairs by one stat rank. Raises the critical-hit rate of all allied sync pairs by two stat ranks.
Sync moves
Zap-tastic Electric Beam Electric
ElectricIC Masters.png 		Special — 250 300 — An opponent (6★ EX effect: The sync buff is doubled the first time a sync move is used.)

Skills

Name Description
Passive Skills
Posthaste 4 Has a chance (50%) of raising the user's Speed by two stat ranks when the user is hit by an attack move.
Lithe Prevents the Pokémon from getting paralyzed.
Theme Skills
Theme skill icon type.png Electric Support Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 30.
Theme skill icon region.png Kanto Support Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 4.
Theme skill icon Trainer group.png Gym Leader Support Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 4.
Theme skill icon fashion.png Sunglasses Support Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 6.
Theme skill icon other.png Body Builder Support Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 6.
Expedition Skills
Masters Fiery Crystal icon.pngFiery ↑ 1 Masters Wistful Crystal icon.pngWistful ↑ 1 Raises the following discovery levels by 1:
• Masters Fiery Crystal icon.pngFiery Crystal
• Masters Wistful Crystal icon.pngWistful Crystal

Sync grid

Lt. Surge & Raichu's sync grid is an expanded grid, made available since the pair first released.

Name Effect Energy required Sync orb required Move level required
HP +10 HP +10 0 5 1
HP +10 HP +10 2 24 1
HP +10 HP +10 2 24 1
Attack +5 Attack +5 0 5 1
Attack +5 Attack +5 0 5 1
Attack +5 Attack +5 2 24 1
Attack +5 Attack +5 2 24 1
Defense +5 Defense +5 0 5 1
Defense +5 Defense +5 2 24 1
Defense +5 Defense +5 2 24 1
Defense +5 Defense +5 2 24 1
Defense +10 Defense +10 4 48 2
Sp. Def +5 Sp. Def +5 0 5 1
Sp. Def +5 Sp. Def +5 2 24 1
Sp. Def +5 Sp. Def +5 2 24 1
Sp. Def +5 Sp. Def +5 2 24 1
Sp. Def +10 Sp. Def +10 4 48 2
Speed +5 Speed +5 0 5 1
Speed +5 Speed +5 2 24 1
Speed +5 Speed +5 2 24 1
Speed +10 Speed +10 4 48 2
Thunder Wave: Accuracy +10 Thunder Wave: Accuracy ↑ +10 4 48 1
Thunder Wave: Move Gauge Refresh 3 Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 6 72 2
Thunder Punch: Power +2 Thunder Punch: Power ↑ +2 3 36 1
Thunder Punch: Power +2 Thunder Punch: Power ↑ +2 3 36 1
Thunder Punch: Power +2 Thunder Punch: Power ↑ +2 3 36 1
Thunder Punch: Power +2 Thunder Punch: Power ↑ +2 3 36 1
Thunder Punch: Power +2 Thunder Punch: Power ↑ +2 3 36 1
Thunder Punch: Power +2 Thunder Punch: Power ↑ +2 3 36 1
Thunder Punch: Move Gauge Refresh 1 Has a chance (20%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 5 60 1
Thunder Punch: Move Gauge Refresh 3 Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 6 72 2
Thunder Punch: Fast-Track 3 Has a chance (40%) of raising the Pokémon's Speed by one stat rank after it uses a move. 6 72 2
X Attack All: Move Gauge Refresh 3 Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 6 72 2
X Attack All: MP Refresh 3 Has a chance (40%) of restoring one MP of the move used if the move is successful. 7 84 3
Ten-hut!: Move Gauge Refresh 3 Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 6 72 2
Ten-hut!: MP Refresh 3 Has a chance (40%) of restoring one MP of the move used if the move is successful. 7 84 3
Stalwart Sp. Def cannot be lowered. 8 96 2
Unbending Defense cannot be lowered. 8 96 3
Tighten Up 1 Has a chance (20%) of raising the user's Sp. Def by one stat rank when the user is hit by an attack move. 9 108 2
Toughen Up 1 Has a chance (20%) of raising the user's Defense by one stat rank when the user is hit by an attack move. 9 108 2
Quick Cure Removes the confused, flinching, and trapped conditions from the user the first time they are inflicted each battle. 8 96 2
First Aid 4 Restores the user's HP by approximately 40% of its maximum HP the first time it is in a pinch each battle. 10 120 3
Endurance If the Pokémon enters battle with full HP, applies the Enduring effect to it. 8 96 3
Sync Cure Removes all status conditions from the user after using a sync move. 8 96 3
S-Move: Team HP Recovery (M) 1 Restores the HP of all allied sync pairs by approximately 20% of their maximum HP after using the user's sync move. 10 120 3
Team Fast-Track 4 Has a chance (50%) of raising the Speed of all allied sync pairs by one stat rank when the user's Pokémon uses a move. 10 120 3
Zap-tastic Electric Beam: Power +25 Zap-tastic Electric Beam: Power ↑ +25 5 60 3
Zap-tastic Electric Beam: Power +25 Zap-tastic Electric Beam: Power ↑ +25 5 60 3

Appearances

Battle appearances

Lt. Surge & Electrode can be battled against in:

Lt. Surge & Raichu can be battled against in:

Lt. Surge has also been shown to pair alongside Magneton and can be battled against in:

Story appearances

Lt. Surge appears in the following story areas:

Sync pair stories

Lt. Surge & Voltorb

  • A Day with Lt. Surge
Evolution
Name Trainer Pokémon Price First-Time Rewards
Voltorb's Evolution VSMarshal Masters.png
Marshal 		Masters534.png
Conkeldurr
Weakness: PsychicIC Masters.png 		Masters Evolution Shard.pngEvolution Shard ×5 Voltorb evolves into Electrode
Masters Gem.pngGems ×30

Quotes

Main article: Lt. Surge/Quotes → Pokémon Masters EX

Gallery

Masters Dream Team Maker Lt Surge and Voltorb.png Lt Surge Mindscape.png
Lt. Surge & Voltorb on
Pokémon Masters EX Dream Team Maker 		Lt. Surge's sync move mindscape
(Vermilion Gym)
Spr Masters Lt Surge 2.png VSLt Surge Masters.png Spr Masters Lt Surge EX.png VSLt Surge EX Masters.png
6★ model
(Normal colors) 		VS model
(Normal colors) 		6★ model
(EX colors) 		VS model
(EX colors)
Lt. Surge Emote 1 Masters.png Lt. Surge Emote 2 Masters.png Lt. Surge Emote 3 Masters.png Lt. Surge Emote 4 Masters.png
Trainer emote
Nice! 		Trainer emote
Watch out! 		Trainer emote
Let's do this! 		Trainer emote
Thanks!

Trivia

Origin

Lt. Surge's design is based on his appearance in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver. Lt. Surge uses Voltorb during his Gym battle with the player in the Kanto-based core series games, while doing the same with Electrode in the Johto-based core series games. Voltorb and Electrode's Dex entries come from Pokémon Ruby.

Raichu is Lt. Surge's signature Pokémon in the core series games, with it being his highest-level Pokémon in the Kanto-based games. Raichu's Dex entry comes from Pokémon Ultra Sun.

In other languages

A Surge of Power!

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese エレクトリック！ Erekutorikku!
Mandarin Chinese 電力十足！ Diànlì Shízú!
France Flag.png French Chargés à bloc !
Germany Flag.png German Gleich schlägt der Blitz ein!
Italy Flag.png Italian Electric!
South Korea Flag.png Korean 일렉트릭! Illekteurik!
Spain Flag.png Spanish ¡Alto voltaje!

Surging Charge Beam

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese イナズマタクティクス チャージビーム Inazuma Takutikusu Chāji Bīmu
Mandarin Chinese 閃電戰略之 充電光束 Shǎndiàn Zhànlüè zhī Chōngdiàn Guāngshù
France Flag.png French Comme à l'entraînement ! Rayon Chargé !
Germany Flag.png German Ladestrahl der blitzschnellen Taktik
Italy Flag.png Italian Raggioscossa very shocking
South Korea Flag.png Korean 라이트닝 택틱스 차지빔 Raiteuning Taektikseu Chaji Bim
Spain Flag.png Spanish Rayo Carga Táctico


Ten-hut!

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese ビリビリ　ネー！ Biribiri Nē!
Mandarin Chinese 令人麻麻滴！ Lìng Rén Mámádī!
France Flag.png French On va vibrating !
Germany Flag.png German Ich grille dich!
Italy Flag.png Italian Prenderete la scossa!
South Korea Flag.png Korean 찌릿찌릿입니다~! Jjiritjjirisimnida~!!
Spain Flag.png Spanish ¡Te electrizaré a base de bien!

Zap-tastic Electric Beam

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese ビリビリシビレる エレクトリックレイ Biribiri Shibireru Erekutorikku Rei
Mandarin Chinese 電得麻麻滴之 電之光線 Diàn dé Mámá-dī zhī Diàn-zhī Guāngxiàn
France Flag.png French Mister Survolté ! Laser Électrik !
Germany Flag.png German Elektrostrahl des Majors
Italy Flag.png Italian Raggio Elettro che dà lo shock
South Korea Flag.png Korean 찌릿찌릿 저리는 일렉트릭레이 Jjiritjjirit Jeorineun Illekteurik Rei
Spain Flag.png Spanish Rayo Eléctrico del Choque y la Conmoción


References

  1. ↑ Email from Patrick Seitz
  2. ↑ Nintendo DREAM on Twitter (Japanese)

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