Find out how to beat Lt. Surge of Vermilion City Gym in Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu / Eevee in this guide! Learn traits of the trainer's Pokemon, how to counter, & play tips.
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Lt. Surge's Pokemon Lineup
Lt. Surge's Pokemon List
| Pokemon | Weakness / Most Used Moves |
|---|---|
| Voltorb (Lv.25) | [Weakness] - Ground [Commonly Used Move] - Thunderbolt - Swift - Light Screen |
| Magnemite (Lv.25) | [Weakness] - Ground (x4) - Fire - Fighting [Commonly Used Move] - Thunderbolt - Sonic Boom |
| Raichu (Lv.26) | [Weakness] - Ground [Commonly Used Move] - Thunderbolt - Quick Attack - Double Kick |
Electric Type Pokemon Team
Lt. Surge's party consists of three Electric Type of Pokemon. He also has a Raichu that knows Fighting moves, making it a challenging to fight since Ground Types weaknesses are Fighting Type moves.
Recommended Pokemon vs. Lt. Surge
Battle With Ground/Rock Type Pokemon
Lt. Surge only has Electric Pokemon. They are weak against Ground Type Pokemon but his Raichu has Fighting Type moves that Ground Types are weak to. Exercise caution!
Recommended Pokemon
| Pokemon | Description |
|---|---|
| Diglett | Diglett is a Ground Type Pokemon you can catch in Diglett Cave to the east of Vermilion City. At level 19, it learns "Dig" - a powerful Ground Type attack. |
| Dugtrio | Dugtrio evolves from Diglett at Level 26. It is impervious to Electric Type attacks that can be thrown at you. |
| Charmeleon | Teach the Charmander you receive the move "Dig" which is a TM you receive in Cerulean City. You'll be able to do heavy damage to Lt. Surge's Electric Pokemon this way. |
Dig Move TM Available in Cerulean City
The TM for the Dig can be house in Cerulean City. You can find a Team Rocket member in north east of the city, outside of a house with a hole in the wall.
All Technical Machine (TM) List & How to Getvs. Lt. Surge Play Tips
Use Ground Types Against Electric Type Moves
Lt. Surge's Pokemon's natural weakness is Ground/Rock Types. Having a couple in your party will help battle against their Electric Type attacks.
Beware Raichu's Fighting Type Moves
Keep a lot of recovery items handy as Raichu has Fighting Type moves like Mega Punch & Mega Kick. These moves are powerful against Ground Types and can deal a good amount of damage.
Lt. Surge - Gym Leader Overview
About Lt. Surge
| The tough-looking Lt. Surge is the Vermilion City Gym Leader. Known as the Lightning Lieutenant, he's an expert on Electric-type Pokémon, including his partner Raichu. This cautious Gym Leader has set up his Gym in a way that prevents challengers from getting to him easily! |
Rewards Gained When Beating Lt. Surge
| Money | 2,772 |
|---|---|
| TM | TM36 - Thunderbolt |
| Badge | Thunder Badge |
Rematch Information - Lt. Surge
Lt. Surge's Rematch Overview
You can fight Lt. Surage again after beating the Pokemon League & entering the Hall of Fame. Challenge him again at the Vermilion City Gym!
Check Out The Gym Leader Rematch Guide!Lt. Surge's Pokemon List
| Pokemon | Weakness / Most Used Moves |
|---|---|
| Electrode (Lv.56) | [Weakness] - Ground [Commonly Used Move] - Swift - Explosion |
| Electabuzz (Lv.56) | [Weakness] - Ground [Commonly Used Move] - Thunder Punch - Thunder |
| Magneton (Lv.56) | [Weakness] - Ground (x4) - Fire - Fighting [Commonly Used Move] - Thunder Shock - Thunder Wave |
| Jolteon (Lv.56) | [Weakness] - Ground [Commonly Used Move] - Pin Missil - Thunder |
| Raichu (Lv.57) | [Weakness] - Ground [Commonly Used Move] - Mega Punch - Mega Kick - Thunderbolt |
Use Ground Types Against Lt. Surge
All of Lt. Surge's Pokemon are Electric Types. A properly leveled Ground Pokemon with strong moves can blast through them easily.
Be Careful Of The Raichu
Lt. Surge still has his unique Raichu that has Fighting Type moves. Keep your Pokemon's health up to counteract his Fighting Type damage.
Recommended Pokemon vs. Lt. Surge Rematch
| Pokemon | Description |
|---|---|
| Rhydon | Rhydon has powerful Ground Type moves like "Earthquake". It has high attack power, capable of heavily damaging Lt. Surge's Electric Pokemon. |
| Golem | Golem's attack power is pretty high, making it a strong opponent against Electric Type Pokemon. |
| Dragonite | Dragonite can be taught the Ground move "Earthquake" via TM. It has incredible attack power than can easily take down opponents in this battle. |
| Snorlax | Snorlax can deal big damage due to its high attack power. It has "High Horsepower" and can be taught "Earthquake" - powerful Ground Type moves that can steamroll Lt. Surge's Pokemon. |
| Dugtrio | If properly leveled, Dugtrio has strong Ground Type attacks that can do maximum damage on Lt. Surge's Electric Types. |
| Alolan Dugtrio | Though the Alolan Dugtrio has lower speed, it has higher defense than its regular version. It also has the same Ground Type skill set as the regular Dugtrio. |
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