This 2000 Pokémon Gym Heroes Lt. Surge’s Pikachu #81/132 1st Edition PSA 7 NM is a classic card from the popular Gym Heroes expansion, released during the original Wizards of the Coast (WOTC) era of the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

The Gym Heroes set introduced a unique concept where Pokémon were associated with specific Gym Leaders, creating themed cards tied to characters from the Pokémon universe. Lt. Surge’s Pikachu is one of the most recognizable examples, pairing the franchise’s mascot Pokémon with the electric-type Gym Leader Lt. Surge.

Graded PSA 7 Near Mint, this card maintains solid eye appeal and is encapsulated in a PSA holder for authenticity and long-term preservation. As a 1st Edition card, it features the highly collectible Edition 1 stamp, indicating it comes from the earliest print run of the Gym Heroes set.

Pikachu cards remain among the most consistently collected Pokémon cards, and early WOTC-era Pikachu variants—especially 1st Edition examples from themed sets like Gym Heroes—continue to be sought after by collectors building Pikachu collections, Gym series sets, or vintage Pokémon portfolios.

Key Features

• Pokémon: Lt. Surge’s Pikachu

• Card Number: #81/132

• Set: Gym Heroes

• Edition: 1st Edition

• Year: 2000

• Publisher: Wizards of the Coast

• Grading Company: PSA

• Grade: 7 (Near Mint)

A great collectible for fans of Pikachu, Gym Leader Pokémon cards, and vintage WOTC-era Pokémon TCG releases.