Lt. Surge is the 3rd Gym Leader, presiding over the Vermillion Gym. He wears shades, camo pants, and a green undershirt all the time. Also, he is very muscular, and uses the title "The Lightning American" along with his Electric-type Pokemon.
Appears In[]
- Vermillion Gym
- In the opening to Vermillion Gym, Lt. Surge fends off an attack on the S.S. Anne with his Raichu's Thunder. He pleads with Raikou to mentor him, but they all fall victim to Mewthree's trap. Inside the gym, Lt. Surge, Brock, and Raikou attempt to eliminate you since Mewthree cannot control you. After you beat the level, he gives you the Thunder Badge.
- Diglett's Cave
- In Diglett's Cave he sends you after Brock, Jessie and James because he must heal his Pokemon.
- Lavender Town
- In Lavender Town he appears again next to Giovanni. The two of them reveal Team Rocket's change of heart and the need to capture Ghost Pokemon.
- Saffron Dojo
- In Saffron Dojo he helps you train, defending a Rare Candy on the second path.
- Route 15
- Lt. Surge plays a minor role in the conversation before the level begins.
- Viridian City
- Lt. Surge can be seen in the crowd in front of Viridian City.
- Viridian Ending
- Lt. Surge may be seen off to the left in the crowd during the first half of the cutscene.
Team[]
Lt. Surge's Pokemon | ||||||
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Pokemon | Known Moves | |||||
Raichu | Thunder, Charge Beam | |||||
Electrode | Thunder Wave | |||||
Jolteon | Hyper Beam | |||||
Raikou (Formerly) | - |
v - e |
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Major Characters |
Ash Ketchum • Gary Oak • Joey • Mewtwo • Maruto |
Team Rocket |
Mewthree • James • Jessie • Meowth • Jerry • Tom • Giovanni |
Gym Leaders |
Brock • Misty • Lt. Surge • Erika • Sabrina • Janine • Blaine • Gary Oak |
Minor Characters |
Professor Oak • Camper Luigi • Cal • Bug Catcher • Old Man • Kyogre • Bill • Celebi • Bruno • Sam • Sensei • Groudon • Lorelei • Koga • Lance • Mew |