Team Up PSA 10 Guide
Set History & Release Context
Tag Bolt (タッグボルト, sm9) released December 7, 2018 in Japan as the ninth main Sun & Moon expansion. Its English counterpart, Team Up, released February 1, 2019 and is also designated sm9 — the two sets share artwork direction but differ in card count (Japanese 95 main / 118 master, English 181 main / 196 master).
The set is historically significant as the launch product for the Tag Team GX mechanic, which paired two type-sharing Pokemon onto a single basic-stage card with elevated HP and three-prize knockout cost. Tag Team GX defined competitive play through 2019 and shaped the entire late Sun & Moon era's design language (Bulbapedia accessed 2026-05-09).
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Top Chase Cards Explained
The defining chase card of sm9 is Pikachu & Zekrom-GX (240 HP), the inaugural Tag Team GX and arguably the most iconic card of the entire Sun & Moon era. Additional Tag Team GX chase pulls include Eevee & Snorlax-GX, Gengar & Mimikyu-GX, Celebi & Venusaur-GX, Latias & Latios-GX and Magikarp & Wailord-GX.
Single-Pokemon GX hits include Lycanroc-GX, Hoopa-GX, Ampharos-GX and Cobalion-GX. For PSA 10 graders Pikachu & Zekrom-GX (Hyper Rare rainbow) and the Full Art Tag Team GX prints are the highest-priority targets, with the Japanese sm9 versions commanding a premium over English Team Up equivalents.
Investment Analysis
Sm9 occupies a 'first-of-mechanic' position similar to Burning Shadows for GX — it is the entry point for the Tag Team GX block. Investment thesis rests on (1) Pikachu & Zekrom-GX as a generational chase card, (2) the closed Tag Team GX era (mechanic retired with Sword & Shield), and (3) Japanese first-print scarcity vs. the larger English Team Up run. Risk: print run was substantial because the mechanic launch was heavily marketed, so PSA 10 supply for the headline Pikachu & Zekrom is well-stocked.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was sm9 (Tag Bolt) released?
December 7, 2018 in Japan; the English counterpart Team Up released February 1, 2019 (Bulbapedia accessed 2026-05-09).
What is the Japanese name of Team Up?
タッグボルト (Tag Bolt).
How many cards are in sm9?
95 cards in the main Japanese set; 181 in English Team Up.
What new mechanic did sm9 introduce?
Tag Team GX — paired Pokemon on a single card with higher HP that award three prize cards when knocked out.
What is the chase card in Tag Bolt?
Pikachu & Zekrom-GX, the first-ever Tag Team GX card and one of the era's defining grails.
Are Japanese sm9 cards more valuable than English Team Up?
For Hyper Rare rainbow and Full Art versions of the Tag Team GX cards, Japanese sm9 prints typically carry a premium due to smaller print run and earlier release.