Lt. Surge's Rattata #85 from Gym Challenge - Common - Illustrated by Atsuko Nishida
Colorless

Lt. Surge's Rattata

#85/132 in Gym Challenge, Common, 30 HP, Colorless, illustrated by Atsuko Nishida.

Card number
#85/132
Rarity
Common
HP
30 HP
Type
Colorless
Language
English
Release date
October 16, 2000
Illustrator
Atsuko Nishida
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Collector Notes

Lt. Surge's Rattata

Lt. Surge's Rattata appears in the English print of Gym Challenge, released on October 16, 2000. Lt. Surge's Rattata is a common rarity and 30 HP. The Gym Challenge set contains 132 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Atsuko Nishida.

Collector Insights

Lt. Surge's Rattata is a Colorless-type Pokémon with 30 HP, featuring a straightforward design and minimal special abilities. It boasts a single attack named Focus Energy, which costs one Colorless energy and grants its Quick Attack a doubled base damage during the next turn. Quick Attack requires two Colorless energy and deals 10 damage plus an additional 20 if a coin flip results in heads. The Pokémon has a resistance to Psychic-type attacks, reducing damage by 30, and is weak to Fighting-type attacks, taking double damage from them. It belongs to the Gym series, specifically the Gym Challenge set, released in October 2000. The card is marked as Common in rarity and is numbered 85 within the set. Its artwork is credited to artist Atsuko Nishida, and it aligns with the Pokédex entry number 19. The card’s theme emphasizes speed and efficiency through its attack mechanics, reflecting its role in competitive play.

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