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Lt. Surge
マチス Matis
HGSS Lt Surge
"The Lightning American!"
General
Age: 34 or more
Hometown: Vermilion City
Region: Kanto
Badge: Thunder Badge
Type: Electric
Debut:
Voice actor:

Maddie Blaustein (English)

Class: Gym Leader
"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 Pokémon, I'm number one! I've never lost on the battlefield. I'll zap you just like I did my enemies in war!"
— Lt. Surge, Pokémon Gold and Silver

Lt. Surge (マチス Matis) serves as the Gym Leader at Vermilion City's Gym. He holds the Thunder Badge for the trainers that can defeat him, and specializes in Electric type Pokémon.

In Anime[]

Lt. Surge first appeared in the anime episode Electric Shock Showdown, where Ash challenges him to a Gym Battle. The battle ended in disaster for Ash, as he was defeated by Surge's Raichu. With Surge believing that power meant everything, he commented on how Ash should evolve his Pikachu as soon as possible or he would never manage to defeat him.

Ash debated over the statement for quite a while, all the while waiting for Pikachu to recover. Deciding not to evolve Pikachu, Ash once again challenged Lt. Surge, which led to more criticism. Ash, this time, matched Lt. Surge's Raichu with Pikachu's speed instead of power, which is all that Raichu relied on. Pikachu, able to get the best of Raichu, led to Ash's victory, where Lt. Surge gave him a Thunder Badge.

In the Manga[]

Red, Green, Blue Arc[]

Main article: Lt. Surge (Adventures)

Lt. Surge serves as both a gym leader and a Team Rocket leader. He is first seen in the SS Anne importing stolen Pokémon.

Yellow Arc[]

In the manga, he was a member of Team Rocket before it got disbanded, though he was angry at Neo Team Rocket because the new leader was just controlling the old members. Though it was resolved when they defeated the one who was controlling everyone.

In Game[]

Lt. Surge first appeared in the original Pokémon games, as the Vermilion City Gym Leader. He would later be
GymMan
in Pokémon Gold and Silver in the same position. Again, he appeared in the Red and Blue remakes, Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, with an updated appearance.

Fame Checker[]

-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!"


Sprites[]

Gen. I Yellow Gen. II Gen. III Gen. IV Challenge Sprite Gen. V
Lt. Surge(RB)Sprite
Lt. Surge(Y)Sprite
Lt. Surge(GS)Sprite
Lt. Surge(FrLg)Sprite
Lt. SurgeHGSS
VSLt. Surge
Lt. SurgeB2W2

Pokémon[]

Red, Blue, and Green[]

Voltorb
Voltorbold1
 Electric
Lv. 21 -
Ability: Unknown
Item: None
[[Tackle]]
[[Screech]]
[[SonicBoom]]
-
Pikachu
Pikachuold1
 Electric
Lv. 18
Ability: Unknown
Item: None
[[Thundershock]]
[[Thunder Wave]]
[[Growl]]
[[Quick Attack]]
Raichu
Raichuold1
 Electric
Lv. 24
Ability: Unknown
Item: None
[[Thunderbolt]]
[[Thundershock]]
[[Thunder Wave]]
[[Growl]]
[[]]
[[File:{{{P4}}}_RB.png|link={{{P4}}}|56x56px]]
 ???
Lv. - -
Ability: [[None
Item: None
-
-
-
-
[[]]
[[File:{{{P5}}}RB.png|link={{{P5}}}|56x56px]]
 File:Type .gif
Lv. - -
Ability: [[None
Item: None
-
-
-
-
[[]]
[[File:{{{P6}}}RB.png|link={{{P6}}}|56x56px]]
 File:Type .gif
Lv. - -
Ability: [[None
Item: None
-
-
-
-


Yellow[]

Raichu
Raichuold2
 Electric
Lv. 28
Ability: Unknown
Item: None
[[Thunderbolt]]
[[Growl]]
[[Mega Punch]]
[[Mega Kick]]
[[]]
[[File:|link=|56x56px]]
 '
Lv. -
Ability: [[
Item:
-
-
-
-
[[]]
[[File:{{{P3}}}_Y.png|link={{{P3}}}|56x56px]]
 ???
Lv. - -
Ability: [[None
Item: None
-
-
-
-
[[]]
[[File:{{{P4}}}_Y.png|link={{{P4}}}|56x56px]]
 ???
Lv. - -
Ability: [[None
Item: None
-
-
-
-
[[]]
[[File:{{{P5}}}Y.png|link={{{P5}}}|56x56px]]
 File:Type .gif
Lv. - -
Ability: [[None
Item: None
-
-
-
-
[[]]
[[File:{{{P6}}}Y.png|link={{{P6}}}|56x56px]]
 File:Type .gif
Lv. - -
Ability: [[None
Item: None
-
-
-
-


Gold, Silver, and Crystal[]

Electabuzz
GoldElectabuzz
 Electric
Lv. 44
Ability: Unknown
Item: None
[[Thunderbolt]]
[[Thunder]]
[[Thunder Wave]]
[[Quick Attack]]
Electrode
Electrodeold
 Electric
Lv. 40 -
Ability: Unknown
Item: None
[[Screech]]
[[Double Team]]
[[Swift]]
[[Explosion]]
Electrode
Electrodeold
 Electric
Lv. 40 -
Ability: Unknown
Item: None
[[Explosion]]
[[Swift]]
[[Double Team]]
[[Screech]]
Magneton
Magnetonold
 ElectricSteel 
Lv. 40 -
Ability: Unknown
Item: None
[[Zap Cannon]]
[[Lock-On]]
[[Double Team]]
[[Swift]]
Raichu
Raichuold3
 Type Electric
Lv. 46
Ability: Unknown
Item: None
[[ThunderPunch]]
[[Thunder]]
[[Light Screen]]
[[Quick Attack]]
[[]]
[[File:{{{P6}}}GS.png|link={{{P6}}}|56x56px]]
 File:Type .gif
Lv. - -
Ability: [[None
Item: None
-
-
-
-


FireRed and LeafGreen[]

Voltorb
Voltorbold2
 Electric
Lv. 21 -
Ability: Soundproof
Item: None
[[Tackle]]
[[Screech]]
[[SonicBoom]]
[[Shock Wave]]
Pikachu
Pikachuold2
 Electric
Lv. 18
Ability: Static
Item: None
[[Shock Wave]]
[[Thunder Wave]]
[[Double Team]]
[[Quick Attack]]
Raichu
Raichuold4
 Electric
Lv. 24
Ability: Static
Item: None
[[Shock Wave]]
[[Quick Attack]]
[[Thunder Wave]]
[[Double Team]]
[[]]
[[File:{{{P4}}}_FRLG.png|link={{{P4}}}|56x56px]]
 ???
Lv. - -
Ability: [[None
Item: None
-
-
-
-
[[]]
[[File:{{{P5}}}FRLG.png|link={{{P5}}}|56x56px]]
 File:Type .gif
Lv. - -
Ability: [[None
Item: None
-
-
-
-
[[]]
[[File:{{{P6}}}FRLG.png|link={{{P6}}}|56x56px]]
 File:Type .gif
Lv. - -
Ability: [[None
Item: None
-
-
-
-


HeartGold and SoulSilver[]

Electrode
Electrode HGSS
 Electric
Lv. 47 -
Ability: Static
Item: None
[[Shock Wave]]
[[Double Team]]
[[Thunder Wave]]
[[Light Screen]]
Electrode
Electrode HGSS
 Electric
Lv. 47 -
Ability: Soundproof
Item: None
[[Charge Beam]]
[[Double Team]]
[[Screech]]
[[Selfdestruct]]
Electabuzz
Electabuzz HGSS
 Electric
Lv. 53
Ability: Static
Item: Sitrus Berry
[[Shock Wave]]
[[Low Kick]]
[[Light Screen]]
[[Quick Attack]]
Magneton
Magneton HGSS
 ElectricSteel 
Lv. 47 -
Ability: Sturdy
Item: None
[[Shock Wave]]
[[Double Team]]
[[Supersonic]]
[[Mirror Shot]]
Raichu
RaichuuHGSSSpr
 Type Electric
Lv. 51
Ability: Static
Item: None
[[Shock Wave]]
[[Double Team]]
[[Thunder Wave]]
[[Quick Attack]]
[[]]
[[File:{{{P6}}}HGSS.png|link={{{P6}}}|80x80px]]
 File:Type .gif
Lv. - -
Ability: [[None
Item: None
-
-
-
-


Rematch

Raichu
RaichuuHGSSSpr
 Electric
Lv. 60
Ability: Static
Item: None
[[Thunderbolt]]
[[Grass Knot]]
[[Quick Attack]]
[[Thunder Wave]]
Manectric
Manectricsprite
 Electric
Lv. 52
Ability: Static
Item: Pinap Berry
[[Natural Gift]]
[[Discharge]]
[[Thunder Wave]]
[[Overheat]]
Magnezone
Magnezone PtHGSS
 ElectricSteel 
Lv. 52 -
Ability: Magnet Pull
Item: None
[[Thunderbolt]]
[[Magnet Rise]]
[[Double Team]]
[[Mirror Shot]]
Electrode
Electrode HGSS
 Electric
Lv. 52 -
Ability: Static
Item: None
[[Thunder Wave]]
[[Double Team]]
[[Thunderbolt]]
[[Explosion]]
Pachirisu
Pachirisu(P)Sprite
 Type Electric
Lv. 58
Ability: Pickup
Item: None
[[Quick Attack]]
[[Sweet Kiss]]
[[Super Fang]]
[[Discharge]]
Electivire
Electivire(Pt)Sprite
 Type Electric
Lv. 56
Ability: Motor Drive
Item: Sitrus Berry
[[Thunderbolt]]
[[Ice Punch]]
[[Cross Chop]]
[[Earthquake]]


Pokémon Stadium[]

Gym Leader Castle

Raichu
Raichuold4
 Electric
Lv. 50 -
Ability: [[None
Item: None
Thunder
Surf
Thunder Wave
Body Slam
Voltorb
Voltorbold2
 Electric
Lv. 50 -
Ability: [[None
Item: None
Thunder
Explosion
SonicBoom
Thunder Wave
Electrode
Electrode(FRLG)Sprite
 Electric
Lv. 50 -
Ability: [[None
Item: None
SonicBoom
Selfdestruct
Swift
Thunder
Pikachu
Pikachuold2
 Electric
Lv. 50 -
Ability: [[None
Item: None
Seismic Toss
Agility
Double Team
Surf
Magnemite
Magnemite(FRLG)Sprite
 Type Electric
Lv. 50 -
Ability: [[None
Item: None
Supersonic
Bide
Thunderbolt
Thunder
Magneton
FRLGMagneton
 Type Electric
Lv. 50 -
Ability: [[None
Item: None
Thunderbolt
Take Down
Reflect
Hyper Beam

Gym Leader Castle Round 2

Raichu
Raichuold4
 Electric
Lv. 50 -
Ability: [[None
Item: None
Thunder
Surf
Thunder Wave
Body Slam
Tangela
Tangela(FrLg)Sprite
 Grass
Lv. 50 -
Ability: [[None
Item: None
Mega Drain
Sleep Powder
Bind
Body Slam
Poliwrath
Poliwrath(FRLG)Sprite
 WaterFighting 
Lv. 50 -
Ability: [[None
Item: None
Amnesia
Ice Beam
Psychic
Submission
Lickitung
Lickitung(FRLG)Sprite
 Normal
Lv. 50 -
Ability: [[None
Item: None
Seismic Toss
Earthquake
Thunderbolt
Double-Edge
Electabuzz
Electabuzz(FrLg)Sprite
 Type Electric
Lv. 50 -
Ability: [[None
Item: None
Toxic
ThunderPunch
Seismic Toss
Psychic
Electrode
Electrode(FRLG)Sprite
 Type Electric
Lv. 50 -
Ability: [[None
Item: None
Thunder
SonicBoom
Swift
Explosion


Pokémon Stadium 2[]

Gym Leader Castle

Raichu
RaichuuHGSSSpr
 Electric
Lv. 50
Ability: [[None
Item: None
Thunderbolt
Surf
Thunder Wave
Reflect
Magneton
Magneton HGSS
 ElectricSteel 
Lv. 50 -
Ability: [[None
Item: Focus Band
Thunder
Sleep Talk
Sonic Boom
Thunder Wave
Electrode
Electrode HGSS
 Electric
Lv. 50 -
Ability: [[None
Item: King's Rock
Explosion
Mirror Coat
Rollout
Thunder
Electabuzz
Electabuzz HGSS
 Electric
Lv. 50
Ability: [[None
Item: Quick Claw
Ice Beam
Psychic
Strength
Thunderbolt
Porygon
Porygon(HGSS)Sprite
 Type Normal
Lv. 50 -
Ability: [[None
Item: PRZCureBerry
Psybeam
Conversion
Tri Attack
Hidden Power
Lanturn
HGSSLanturn
 Type WaterType Electric 
Lv. 50
Ability: [[None
Item: Miracle Berry
Surf
Take Down
Spark
Thunder Wave

Gym Leader Castle Round 2

Raichu
RaichuuHGSSSpr
 Electric
Lv. 50
Ability: [[None
Item: None
Thunderbolt
Surf
Thunder Wave
Reversal
Victreebel
Victreebel HGSS
 GrassPoison 
Lv. 50
Ability: [[None
Item: Miracle Berry
Body Slam
Razor Leaf
Stun Spore
Sludge Bomb
Dodrio
DodrioSprite
 NormalFlying 
Lv. 50
Ability: [[None
Item: Scope Lens
Pursuit
Drill Peck
Steel Wing
Tri Attack
Jolteon
Jolteon(HGSS)Sprite
 Electric
Lv. 50
Ability: [[None
Item: King's Rock
Roar
Hidden Power
Thunderbolt
Thunder Wave
Quagsire
Quagsire HGSS Female
 Type WaterType Ground 
Lv. 50
Ability: [[None
Item: Bright Powder
Surf
Ice Beam
Earthquake
AncientPower
Porygon2
HGSSPorygon2
 Type Normal
Lv. 50 -
Ability: [[None
Item: Quick Claw
Psychic
Blizzard
Tri Attack
Conversion 2


In the anime[]

Lt. Surge's Raichu
Raichu
Lt. Surge's main pokémon. Appears in Electric Shock Showdown in the anime. It is the only Pokemon used by Lt. Surge to battle Ash


In Manga[]

In Pokémon Adventures Lt. Surge is an executive for Team Rocket and along with Sabrina and Koga he fights Red to prevent him from interfering, but as usual, it results in failure.

Current[]

Electabuzz HGSS Magnemite HGSS Magneton HGSS VoltorbHGSSSprite Electrode HGSS RaichuuHGSSSpr
Electabuzz Magnemite (Multiple) Magneton (Multiple) Voltorb (Multiple) Electrode (Multiple) Raichu

Released[]

145zapdos 243raikou ShinyMaleHGSSGyarados
Zapdos Raikou Red Gyarados (Gave Back to Silver)

Voice Actors[]

  • English: Maddie Blaustein
  • Japanese: Fumihiko Tachiki
  • Polish: Grzegorz Pawlak
  • Spanish: Juan Luis Rovira
  • Iberian Spanish: Gerardo Vasquez

Videos[]

Main article: Lt. Surge/Video

Trivia[]

  • Lt. Surge's name is a play on the word "surge", as in an electrical surge, since he is an Electric-type trainer.
  • There are several references to Lt. Surge being in the military in the video games (possibly the American army or Air Force). It is said he was Gentleman Tucker's commanding officer in the army during an unspecified war, where his life was saved by Electric-type Pokémon. There is also a rumor that he was a pilot, while in America, who used Electric-type Pokémon to power his plane.
  • Lt. Surge is said to be a member of the United States Army, making him one of the first non-Japanese and -Asian characters in the franchise.
  • Lt. Surge's Pokémon are slightly higher leveled in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver than in the Generation II games.
  • Lt. Surge seems to be proof that the Pokémon series started out in a setting similar to the real world. Seeing as the Kanto region in Pokémon Red and Blue is named and modeled after an actual Japanese prefecture, he too is from a real world location: the United States of America.
  • Lt. Surge shares many similarities to the Street Fighter character Guile due to the fact that they are both muscular blonde Americans who were part of the military. Also Lt. Surge's attire in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver is incredibly similar in appearance to Guile's main attire in the series.
  • In the anime and in Pokémon Yellow his Raichu can use Mega Kick, which Raichu cannot learn.
  • Lt. Surge is the only Gym Leader to have only one Pokemon (in Pokémon Yellow).
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