Tag Bolt Booster Box SM9 

The Tag Bolt Booster Box SM9 is one of the most historically important Japanese Pokémon TCG products from the Sun & Moon era. Released in Japan on December 7, 2018, Tag Bolt introduced a major new concept to the Pokémon Trading Card Game: TAG TEAM-GX Pokémon.

Instead of featuring one Pokémon on a powerful GX card, TAG TEAM cards paired two Pokémon together. This created some of the most memorable cards of the era, including Pikachu & Zekrom-GX, Gengar & Mimikyu-GX, Latias & Latios-GX, and Eevee & Snorlax-GX.

The set is therefore interesting not only because of its collectible cards, but also because of its place in Pokémon TCG history.

Tag Bolt Booster Box SM9 – Japanese Pokémon TCG Guide

Discover the Japanese Tag Bolt Booster Box SM9, the historic set that introduced TAG TEAM-GX cards, featuring Pikachu & Zekrom-GX, Gengar & Mimikyu-GX, Latias & Latios-GX, and more.

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Tag Bolt Booster Box SM9

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What Is the Tag Bolt Booster Box SM9?

Tag Bolt, known as タッグボルト in Japanese, is the ninth major Japanese expansion of the Pokémon Sun & Moon era.

The set was released in Japan on December 7, 2018. The official Pokémon Card Game website lists the original booster pack at ¥150 before tax, with five cards per pack.

A standard Japanese Tag Bolt Booster Box contains 30 booster packs, with five cards in each pack. This means a sealed box contains 150 individual card slots.

Product Detail	Information
Product	Tag Bolt Booster Box
Set Code	SM9
Japanese Name	タッグボルト
Era	Sun & Moon
Language	Japanese
Release Date	December 7, 2018
Packs per Box	30
Cards per Pack	5
Base Numbering	95 cards
Full Japanese Checklist	118 catalogued cards
Main Feature	TAG TEAM-GX
International Connection	Team Up

The Japanese checklist contains cards numbered through 95/095, followed by higher-rarity cards numbered beyond the main set. Specialist card databases catalogue 118 total cards when the different rarity versions are included.

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Why Is Tag Bolt So Important?

Tag Bolt holds a special place in Pokémon TCG history because it introduced the TAG TEAM-GX mechanic.

TAG TEAM cards combine two Pokémon into one powerful Basic Pokémon-GX. The official Pokémon rules documentation explains that TAG TEAM Pokémon have their own TAG TEAM rule and that when one is Knocked Out, the opponent takes three Prize cards. Their GX attacks could also gain additional effects when extra Energy was attached.

This mechanic changed the way many Pokémon TCG decks were built during the Sun & Moon era.

The official Tag Bolt product page highlights several of these new pairings, including Pikachu & Zekrom-GX, Eevee & Snorlax-GX, Celebi & Venusaur-GX, Magikarp & Wailord-GX, Gengar & Mimikyu-GX, and other TAG TEAM combinations.

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Pikachu & Zekrom-GX

The most recognizable card in Tag Bolt is arguably Pikachu & Zekrom-GX.

The regular version is card 031/095, while the higher-rarity checklist includes multiple versions beyond the main set. The special-art version is particularly notable among collectors.

The regular Pikachu & Zekrom-GX introduced the famous Tag Bolt-GX attack. The card could deal significant damage while potentially hitting a second Pokémon on the opponent’s Bench when enough additional Lightning Energy was attached.

Its combination of two iconic Pokémon, competitive history, and special-art artwork makes Pikachu & Zekrom-GX an important part of any Tag Bolt collection.

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Gengar & Mimikyu-GX

Another major TAG TEAM from the set is Gengar & Mimikyu-GX.

The pairing combines the mysterious Gengar with the mischievous Mimikyu. The regular card is numbered 038/095, with additional higher-rarity versions appearing later in the checklist.

For collectors, this card represents one of the most recognizable Pokémon pairings from the TAG TEAM era.

The official Tag Bolt page also specifically highlights a special-art version of Gengar & Mimikyu-GX, showing the storytelling approach used for the new TAG TEAM cards.

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Latias & Latios-GX

Tag Bolt also contains Latias & Latios-GX, another highly collectible TAG TEAM pairing.

The regular version is 060/095, followed by higher-rarity versions in the extended checklist. Specialist Japanese card references identify the special-art version as 105/095.

The Latias and Latios pairing is especially appealing to collectors who enjoy Legendary Pokémon cards.

It also demonstrates how Tag Bolt combined gameplay mechanics with character relationships and storytelling.

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Eevee & Snorlax-GX

Eevee & Snorlax-GX is another standout card from the expansion.

The two Pokémon have very different personalities, which makes their pairing visually memorable. The regular TAG TEAM card is numbered 066/095.

The official Pokémon website also ran a special Tag Bolt Box purchase campaign involving an Eevee & Snorlax-GX promotional card. Importantly, that promotional card was not included inside the regular Tag Bolt booster packs.

This distinction is useful for collectors comparing sealed booster products with promotional releases.

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Celebi & Venusaur-GX

The set also features Celebi & Venusaur-GX, bringing together a Mythical Pokémon and one of the original Kanto starters.

The regular version is 001/095.

Its GX attack, Evergreen-GX, combines damage with a powerful healing effect. The official Tag Bolt page specifically promotes the card as one of the major TAG TEAM Pokémon in the set.

Celebi & Venusaur-GX is therefore another important card for collectors building a complete TAG TEAM-GX collection.

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Magikarp & Wailord-GX

Few Pokémon pairings are as visually unusual as Magikarp & Wailord-GX.

The card is numbered 019/095 in the main set.

The official Tag Bolt page describes its GX attack as a powerful effect capable of dealing with Pokémon on the opponent’s Bench.