Six TAG TEAM-GX pairings, one box, and a mechanic the Pokemon TCG had never used before. When 拡張パック「タッグボルト」— Expansion Pack „Tag Bolt“ — released in Japan on December 7, 2018, it introduced the TAG TEAM-GX card type to the game, pairing two Pokemon on a single card with a shared attack.
This guide covers what’s actually in a Tag Bolt box, which TAG TEAM-GX pulls collectors chase, how our own Regular Box, Damaged Box and No Shrink listings work for this particular set, and how the Japanese release compares to its English counterpart. We ship Japanese sealed product and PSA-graded singles out of Tokyo, so every price below is our own current listing, not a third-party market quote.
Tag Bolt is set code SM9, released in Japan on December 7, 2018. It’s the set that introduced the TAG TEAM-GX mechanic, headlined in this guide by Pikachu & Zekrom GX SR (100/095) (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order) and Latias & Latios GX across three verified tiers. Our sealed SM9-Tag Bolt Japanese Pokemon Booster Box is currently listed at ¥441,000 (~$2,774) (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order).
Prices below are our own current listed prices as of September 2026, converted at ¥159/USD.
What’s in a Tag Bolt Booster Box
Tag Bolt is the Sun & Moon-era set that first brought the TAG TEAM-GX card type into the Pokemon TCG — two Pokemon sharing one card and one GX attack. Six pairings debuted here: Pikachu & Zekrom GX, Latias & Latios GX, Gengar & Mimikyu GX, Eevee & Snorlax GX, Celebi & Venusaur GX, and Magikarp & Wailord GX.
| Artikel | Value |
|---|---|
| Set name | 拡張パック「タッグボルト」/ Expansion Pack „Tag Bolt“ |
| Set code | SM9 |
| Japan release date | December 7, 2018 |
| TAG TEAM-GX pairings introduced | 6 |
On the card count, the totals in our cited references conflict. The visible numbering shows base-numbered cards followed by secret-numbered cards, so this guide does not state a definitive total. Use our Tag Bolt checklist article as a navigation aid, and verify individual cards by their printed numbers.
Chase Cards in Tag Bolt
Six TAG TEAM-GX pairings debuted in Tag Bolt. For the two pairings documented card by card in our FACTS pack, the secret-numbered tiers include Pikachu & Zekrom GX at 100/095 SR and 101/095 SR Special Art, plus Latias & Latios GX at 104/095 SR and 105/095 SR Special Art. This guide does not generalise that tier pattern to the other four pairings.
Pikachu & Zekrom GX
The set’s defining pairing. It appears across three separate printings: a regular Double Rare in the base numbering, then two secret-tier prints — SR (100/095) and SR Special Art (101/095).
The SR (100/095) is currently listed PSA10-graded, linked in the table below.
Latias & Latios GX
The same documented pattern includes a regular Double Rare in the base numbering, then SR (104/095) and SR Special Art (105/095).
The SR Special Art (105/095) is currently listed PSA10-graded, also linked below.
| Karte | # | Tier | Currently listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pikachu & Zekrom GX | 100/095 | SR | PSA10 currently listed at ¥87,208 (~$549) (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order) |
| Latias & Latios GX | 105/095 | SR Special Art | PSA10 currently listed at ¥1,321,516 (~$8,311) (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order) |
The other four debut pairings are Gengar & Mimikyu GX, Celebi & Venusaur GX, Magikarp & Wailord GX, and Eevee & Snorlax GX. Their detailed tier and number breakdown is outside the verified scope of this guide. Prints not listed on our site at the moment can be requested through Schnellbestellung.
Any Tag Bolt single not listed above can be requested through our Quick Order page.
For the set’s TAG TEAM-GX lineage in later Sun & Moon-era sets, see our SM10 Double Blaze pull rates guide and our SM12 Alter Genesis pull rates guide, which covers the later ADP GX Tag Team pairing.
Regular Box vs Damaged Box vs No Shrink on Our Site
On our site, „Damaged Box“ is a condition category we use for sealed booster boxes where the outer box — not the contents — is affected. The booster packs inside stay factory-sealed; you’re still getting the same booster packs, in the same box count. Damaged Box pricing moves independently of the regular box listing and isn’t always cheaper. „No Shrink“ is a separate listing name we use on some product pages for boxes sold without their original shrink wrap — beyond that naming, we don’t publish a broader definition of the term.
For Tag Bolt specifically, only the standard sealed box is currently listed on our site — there’s no separate Damaged Box or No Shrink listing for this set at the moment. If that changes, it will appear as its own line on the product page; in the meantime, requests for either condition variant can be flagged through Schnellbestellung.
View Product → (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order)
Where to Buy a Tag Bolt Booster Box from Tokyo
We ship sealed Japanese product and PSA-graded singles worldwide from Tokyo with tracked delivery. The sealed SM9-Tag Bolt Japanese Pokemon Booster Box (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order) is our direct listing for this set. For graded chase-card singles, the PSA10 Pikachu & Zekrom GX SR (100/095) (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order) and PSA10 Latias & Latios GX SR Special Art (105/095) (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order) are both currently listed above.
Browse more graded Japanese Pokemon singles in our PSA10 graded card collection and more sealed boxes in our Pokemon booster box collection. Any Tag Bolt single, box condition, or other Sun & Moon-era set not covered here — including sets like SM10 Double Blaze or SM12 Alter Genesis — can be requested through our Quick Order page.
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What is Tag Bolt (SM9) and when did it release in Japan?
Tag Bolt is set code SM9, released in Japan on December 7, 2018. It’s the Sun & Moon-era set that introduced the TAG TEAM-GX card type to the Pokemon TCG, with six debut pairings across the set.
How many cards are in the Tag Bolt set?
The totals in our cited references conflict, so this guide does not state a definitive total. The visible numbering shows a base sequence followed by secret-numbered cards.
What are the chase cards in Tag Bolt?
The verified examples in this guide are Pikachu & Zekrom GX at 100/095 SR and 101/095 SR Special Art, plus Latias & Latios GX at 104/095 SR and 105/095 SR Special Art.
Is Tag Bolt the same set as Sun & Moon—Team Up?
They carry the same six TAG TEAM-GX pairings, but they’re separate regional releases. Tag Bolt is the Japanese SM9 set from December 7, 2018; Sun & Moon—Team Up is its English equivalent, released February 1, 2019.
Does your site sell a Damaged Box or No Shrink version of Tag Bolt?
Not currently. Only the standard sealed SM9-Tag Bolt booster box is listed on our site right now. Damaged Box and No Shrink are condition variants we use on some other listings, but neither exists for this set at the moment — requests can be flagged through Quick Order.
Where can I buy a Tag Bolt booster box or singles from Japan?
Our sealed SM9-Tag Bolt Japanese Pokemon Booster Box is listed directly on our site, along with PSA10-graded Pikachu & Zekrom GX and Latias & Latios GX singles. Anything else from the set can be requested through our Quick Order page.
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