Pikachu & Zekrom-GX Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Pikachu & Zekrom-GX from the Team Up set is a Rare Ultra card with 240 HP. This dynamic TAG TEAM features the powerful Tag Bolt-GX attack and holds a standout position as card number 162 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Lightning
• Stage: Basic, TAG TEAM, GX
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistance: Metal -20
• Retreat Cost: 3
• TAG TEAM rule: When your TAG TEAM is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 3 Prize cards.

Key Printings

The key printing of Pikachu & Zekrom-GX is from the Team Up set (set code sm9), numbered 162. It is classified as a Rare Ultra card and features no known alternate print variants.

Variants & Identifiers

This card has no listed print variants. It can be identified by its set number (162), rarity (Rare Ultra), and illustrator (5ban Graphics). The card’s image is available at /images/sm9/sm9-162.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Attacks

• Full Blitz: Allows attachment of up to 3 Lightning Energy cards from the deck to a Pokémon.
• Tag Bolt-GX: A GX attack that can target an opponent’s Benched Pokémon if enough extra Lightning Energy is attached.

Care & Storage Tips

• Use a protective sleeve and a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets.
• Keep away from direct sunlight and moisture to preserve color and condition.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Up (sm9): Introduced Pikachu & Zekrom-GX as a powerful TAG TEAM card with energy acceleration and bench-targeting GX attack, enhancing Lightning-type strategies. The set is known for its dynamic TAG TEAM cards and strong synergy plays.

This guide provides a focused overview of the Pikachu & Zekrom-GX card from the Team Up set, ideal for collectors and players interested in this electrifying TAG TEAM duo.