Pikachu & Zekrom GX – Double Rare 031/095 (RR) | Tag Bolt (SM9) | Japanese Pokémon Card 2018

The ultimate Lightning-type TAG TEAM — in a legendary full-art by the creator of Base Set. The Pikachu & Zekrom GX Double Rare (RR) 031/095 from the Japanese Sun & Moon expansion Tag Bolt (SM9) is one of the most iconic TAG TEAM GX cards ever produced — illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita, the legendary artist behind the original Base Set Charizard, Blastoise, and Venusaur from 1996.

Arita's illustration is a tour de force of dynamic energy — Pikachu and Zekrom charging side by side in a crackling storm of lightning bolts, electric discharge, and pure kinetic power. The contrast between Pikachu's bright yellow softness and Zekrom's imposing jet-black armour creates a striking visual duality that perfectly captures the TAG TEAM concept — the franchise mascot united with one of the most powerful Legendary Dragons. The full-art holofoil treatment makes every lightning bolt shimmer independently in hand.

The TAG TEAM GX format was released in Japan in September 2018 — the debut of the TAG TEAM mechanic that defined the final era of the Sun & Moon series. Pikachu & Zekrom GX was one of the most dominant TAG TEAM GX cards of its era, building the foundation for one of the most successful competitive archetypes of the time.

A Lightning-type Basic with 240 HP, featuring Full Drive — 150 damage plus searching your deck for up to 3 Lightning Energy and attaching them to 1 Pokémon — and the devastating once-per-game Tag Bolt GX — 200 damage plus 170 to a Benched Pokémon when 3 additional Lightning Energy are attached, ignoring Weakness and Resistance.

Card Details:

• Set: Tag Bolt (SM9) – Japanese Sun & Moon Expansion 2018
• Card Number: 031/095
• Rarity: Double Rare (RR) — Full Art
• Type: Lightning
• Stage: Basic (TAG TEAM GX rule — opponent takes 3 Prize cards on KO)
• HP: 240
• Attacks: Full Drive (150) / Tag Bolt GX (200 + 170 Bench)
• Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
• Finish: Full Art Holofoil
• Language: Japanese
• Condition: Near Mint

Why collectors love this card: Pikachu & Zekrom GX is one of the most historically significant TAG TEAM GX cards from the Sun & Moon era — the card that launched one of the most played competitive decks of the 2019 season and remains beloved for its iconic artwork. Mitsuhiro Arita's involvement gives this card an extra layer of historical significance — the same artist whose iconic Pokémon illustrations defined the hobby in 1996, continuing to define it more than 20 years later. A must for TAG TEAM collectors, Lightning-type enthusiasts, Sun & Moon era completionists, and Mitsuhiro Arita art hunters.

✅ Japanese Exclusive · ✅ Double Rare (RR) Full Art · ✅ Mitsuhiro Arita · ✅ Near Mint

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