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Lt. Surge, Vermilion City Gym

Lt. Surge is the third gym leader in Pokémon Red, in Vermilion City. Lt. Surge uses Electric-type Pokémon: Voltorb (Lv 21), Pikachu (Lv 18), and Raichu (Lv 24). Beat Lt. Surge for the Thunder Badge, which raises Speed and lets you use FLY outside battle, and TM24 Thunderbolt. Best counters: Ground moves.

Lt. Surge's team

PokémonLevelTypeMoves
Voltorb pixel-art sprite Voltorb21ElectricTackle, Screech, Sonic Boom
Pikachu pixel-art sprite Pikachu18ElectricThunder Shock, Growl, Thunder Wave, Quick Attack
Raichu pixel-art sprite Raichu24ElectricThunder Shock, Growl, Thunder Wave

How to beat Lt. Surge

Lt. Surge's strongest Pokémon is level 24, so aim for a team around level 26–29. Ground moves are super effective against most of the team. Voltorb is weak to Ground. Pikachu is weak to Ground. Raichu is weak to Ground.

Rewards

Previous gym: Misty. Next gym: Erika. The gym is in Vermilion City.

Frequently asked questions

What level is Lt. Surge in Pokémon Red?

Lt. Surge's Pokémon are level 18 to 24.

What type is Lt. Surge's gym?

Electric. Lt. Surge uses Voltorb, Pikachu, and Raichu.

How do you beat Lt. Surge?

Use Ground moves and bring Pokémon around level 27.

What do you get for beating Lt. Surge?

The Thunder Badge (raises Speed and lets you use FLY outside battle) and TM24 Thunderbolt.