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Lt. Surge serves as the Gym Leader for Vermilion City's facility, officially designated as the Vermilion Gym. He awards the Thunder Badge to Trainers who manage to defeat him. His expertise lies in Electric-type Pokémon. Lt. Surge is an exceptionally large and muscular man, appearing to be the tallest human character in the series. He displays an arrogant, loud, and crude demeanor, addressing all trainers as "babies" until they succeed in beating him. Lt. Surge typically dismisses unevolved Pokémon, favoring their evolution at the earliest opportunity. His Raichu mirrors many of his personality traits, also seeming quite tough. Lt. Surge's critical flaw was evolving his Pokémon too rapidly, neglecting the time needed to teach them appropriate attacks. Although he once defeated Ash and his Pikachu through sheer power, Pikachu utilized speed-enhancing moves like Agility to outmaneuver Raichu.