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Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Team Up (Japanese: タッグボルト Tag Bolt) is the name given to the ninth main expansion of cards from the Sun & Moon Series of the Pokémon Trading Card Game (the Sun & Moon Era in Japan). The set continues to feature Generation VII Pokémon, Pokémon-GX, and Prism Star cards in the card game.
Blurb
Pokémon Team Up for Battle!
TAG TEAM Pokémon-GX are here, brand-new cards that feature paired-up and powered-up Pokémon! The Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon—Team Up expansion offers amazing battle teams like Pikachu & Zekrom-GX, Eevee & Snorlax-GX, and Gengar & Mimikyu-GX, plus even more Pokémon-GX: Lycanroc-GX, Hoopa-GX, Cobalion-GX, and others! When the teams put their moves into motion, it's a total free-for-all. Check out the awesome action and dynamic duos in the Sun & Moon—Team Up expansion!
Information
Team Up is the name given to the ninth main expansion of the Sun & Moon Series of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. In Japan, it was released as Tag Bolt, the ninth expansion in the Pokémon Card Game Sun & Moon Era. It is based on Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, featuring Generation I Pokémon and the Kanto region. The English expansion was released on February 1, 2019, while the Japanese expansion was released on December 7, 2018.
Team Up introduced TAG TEAM Pokémon-GX which feature two Pokémon that shared at least one type. They are Basic Pokémon cards and have higher HP than regular Pokémon-GX. When a TAG TEAM is Knocked Out, the opponent takes three Prize cards instead of two. They have a + sign next to the attack's Energy cost of the GX attack, where if there were more Energy cards attached to the Pokémon than the ones required to perform that attack, an additional effect may be applied. There were yellow lines on the top-left and bottom-right corners of the card border. A TAG TEAM label in a yellow bar was located below the Stage and the card name. The TAG TEAM rule box took the place of the regular Pokémon-GX rule box. TAG TEAM Pokémon-GX generally came in four types of prints, Regular card, Full Art card, alternate art Full Art card, and Secret Rainbow Rare card.
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Set lists
Preview of Tag Team Cards
The Pokémon website once featured a preview of the TAG TEAM cards. [1]
Eevee & Snorlax GX
One Pokémon is nearly seven feet tall and weighs more than half a ton. The other is a wee thing, barely a foot tall and just over 14 pounds. Yes, Snorlax and Eevee may be on opposite ends of the size scale, but these two clearly know how to work together as a TAG TEAM: Eevee & Snorlax-GX can do some serious damage! To begin with, their Cheer Up attack, which lets you attach an Energy card from your hand to 1 of your Pokémon, helps to quickly get a lot of Energy in play. You'll want that Energy for the duo's Dump Truck Press attack, which does a considerable 120 damage—plus another 120 damage if your opponent's Active Pokémon is an Evolution Pokémon.
If that wasn't enough, the pair's Megaton Friends-GX attack hits for 210 damage, and with at least one extra Energy attached, you get to draw cards until you have 10 in your hand. Land a potentially devastating hit on your opponent and load up on cards for your next turn? Not a bad deal!
Let's see what the game designers at Pokémon TCG developer Creatures Inc. can tell us about this cuddly couple!
Why did you choose to match up these two Pokémon as TAG TEAM partners?
Atsushi Nagashima, game director, Pokémon Trading Card Game: The idea of mismatched partners is a rather common one, but we wanted to express it with this card that features the big and laid-back Snorlax paired with the fast-moving, energetic, and cute Eevee. The more different the Pokémon are from each other, the easier it becomes to imagine what kind of relationship they might have.
How did you combine the distinct traits of these two Pokémon onto a single card?
Mitsuhiro Arita, illustrator, Pokémon Trading Card Game: I wanted to capture the leisurely feeling that Snorlax gives off as well as the cuteness of Eevee. I tried to express the heaviness of Snorlax's body, cutting through the air as it tries to collapse on its opponent, to convey a feeling of these two Pokémon fighting together.
Latias & Latios GX
On their own, Legendary Pokémon are incredibly powerful. But when Pokémon like Latias and Latios join forces, they can be unstoppable! Now the combined strength of the Eon Pokémon comes to the Pokémon TCG. The TAG TEAM Latias & Latios-GX zooms into battle at full speed with the huge Buster Purge attack, delivering enough damage to Knock Out most of the Pokémon this duo could face in a single blast. You'll have to discard Energy, but the TAG TEAM's Aero Unit-GX attack makes it easy to replenish and attack again. You can even get a team bonus to protect this TAG TEAM for a turn if you have an extra Energy attached when you use this incredible GX attack. Draw from the might of two Legendary Pokémon with the TAG TEAM Latias & Latios-GX!
Hear from the game designers at Pokémon TCG developer Creatures Inc. about the Eon Pokémon's TAG TEAM appearance!
Why did you choose to match up these two Pokémon as TAG TEAM partners?
Atsushi Nagashima, game director, Pokémon Trading Card Game: When thinking of pairs for TAG TEAM Pokémon-GX, we wanted them to be intuitively exciting to players, but we also wanted to think of what kind of story might have led the two Pokémon to join forces. We explored ideas for different relationships they might have from a variety of perspectives, such as their synergy, whether or not they are buddies or rivals to each other, how well they could synchronize with each other, how their combined power could be multiplied rather than just added, or what kind of combined attack they might be able to use. We came up with a lot of pairs in which the two Pokémon do not resemble each other, so with this TAG TEAM Pokémon-GX card, we decided we wanted to pair two Pokémon that are very similar, which is why we chose Latias and Latios.
How did you combine the distinct traits of these two Pokémon onto a single card?
Mitsuhiro Arita, illustrator, Pokémon Trading Card Game: These two Pokémon naturally pair with each other, and it makes sense for them to team up. To make the TAG TEAM feeling even stronger, I had them both fly at an extremely high speed, causing a powerful shock wave to occur.
Gengar & Mimikyu GX
Halloween may have come and gone, but that's not stopping Gengar and Mimikyu from continuing to get their creep on. This terrifying team comes together in a Gengar & Mimikyu-GX TAG TEAM that will send a shiver up anyone's spine when it shows up for battle. Your opponent should be especially afraid if they're holding onto a bunch of Trainer cards. This Pokémon's Poltergeist attack forces them to reveal their hand, and then does 50 damage for each Trainer card that's uncovered.
The Horror House-GX attack doesn't cause any damage, but it will certainly disrupt your opponent's strategy by preventing them from playing any cards from their hand during their next turn. And for just one extra Psychic Energy, each player must draw cards until they have a hand of 7 (which could mean your opponent is holding more Trainer cards—perfect for a follow-up Poltergeist attack).
Check out what the game designers at Pokémon TCG developer Creatures Inc. have to say about this portentous pair!
Why did you choose to match up these two Pokémon as TAG TEAM partners?
Atsushi Nagashima, game director, Pokémon Trading Card Game: We put a lot of thought into each pairing of Pokémon for the TAG TEAM Pokémon-GX cards. With this card, we didn't want to just make it a powerful card, but we also wanted to deliver new gameplay to players. Gengar & Mimikyu were paired more to match that new gameplay concept than anything else.
How did you combine the distinct traits of these two Pokémon onto a single card?
Mitsuhiro Arita, illustrator, Pokémon Trading Card Game: The difference in size between these two Pokémon is actually much larger than I think most people would guess. Both of them share the characteristic of their ears or horns standing out, and both give off a bit of a spooky impression, so I felt it would be a good idea to place them in front of a moonlit night sky.
Celebi & Venusaur GX
Have you ever seen a pair of Pokémon that look as confident as Celebi and Venusaur here? When the two join forces for this Celebi & Venusaur-GX TAG TEAM card, your opponents will understand why they're so sure of themselves. The team's Pollen Hazard attack doesn't cause a ton of damage on its own, but leaving your opponent's Active Pokémon Burned, Confused, and Poisoned can lead to some serious ongoing damage.
But it's the Evergreen-GX attack that has the potential to be a real game changer—it hits for a considerable 180 damage, and it has the added benefit of fully healing Celebi & Venusaur-GX. Then, if the TAG TEAM has an extra Grass Energy attached, you get the team bonus: shuffling your entire discard pile into your deck! Suddenly having all of your cards back in the mix could tip the odds in your favor in a hurry.
Let's see what the game designers at Pokémon TCG developer Creatures Inc. can tell us about this mighty team-up!
Why did you choose to match up these two Pokémon as TAG TEAM partners?
Atsushi Nagashima, game director, Pokémon Trading Card Game: We envisioned that Celebi & Venusaur were protectors of the forest and actually came up with a background story for them. Venusaur, the keeper of the forest, was visited by Celebi, who came from the future, and they joined forces to preserve peace in the forest and ensure that it continued to thrive. We actually had an illustrator draw the scene of their first encounter [for a different version of this card]. We hope to be able to show that one to you soon.
How did you capture the distinct traits of these two Pokémon on a single card?
Mitsuhiro Arita, illustrator, Pokémon Trading Card Game: The idea for this one came from the concept of two pro wrestlers crossing arms side by side, so I used Venusaur's vine as if it were an arm to have it cross arms with Celebi. Since Celebi usually floats in the air, it was easy to draw this one.
Magikarp & Wailord GX
Magikarp might have a wimpy reputation, but when it pairs up with Wailord, there's nothing puny about the power of this TAG TEAM. Magikarp & Wailord-GX features a massive 300 HP, a first for any Pokémon in the Pokémon TCG, and its attacks are just as massive. The Super Splash attack has a steep Energy cost but brings some impressive damage. The Towering Splash-GX attack can really bring the deluge: if you attach enough Water Energy to activate the team bonus, it floods your opponent's side of the board with 100 damage to each of their Benched Pokémon.
See what the game designers at Pokémon TCG developer Creatures Inc. are saying about this awesome aquatic pair!
Why did you choose to match up these two Pokémon as TAG TEAM partners?
Atsushi Nagashima, game director, Pokémon Trading Card Game: The theme of TAG TEAM Pokémon-GX is two Pokémon forming a dream team and battling together. We knew we wanted to come up with some combinations that could only be possible in the Pokémon TCG and would really surprise players. We focused on pairs that had us really using our imagination to think of what kind of attacks they might use if they formed a team. This pairing features the biggest Pokémon alongside a Pokémon that is said to be the weakest, making them feel like a big mismatch, which we felt would be perfect for a TAG TEAM Pokémon-GX card.
How did you capture the distinct traits of these two Pokémon on a single card?
Mitsuhiro Arita, illustrator, Pokémon Trading Card Game: Water-type Pokémon give a rather plain impression if you draw them in an underwater setting, so I made Magikarp jump. With the seawater pouring into Wailord's gaping mouth, I was able to give a sense of momentum to the art, but I hope everyone will worry for Magikarp and hope it doesn't get sucked in with the water!
Pikachu & Zekrom GX
The size difference between Pikachu and Zekrom may be considerable, but Pikachu & Zekrom-GX is ready for battles big and small! The duo's Full Blitz attack hits hard and charges up one of your Pokémon with Lightning Energy. Load those Energy onto Pikachu & Zekrom-GX itself to unlock a special “team bonus” that's unique to TAG TEAM Pokémon-GX: each one has a GX attack that gets better if you attach extra Energy. In this case, Tag Bolt-GX does 200 damage when the Pokémon has 3 Lightning Energy attached. If you attach 3 more—that's 6 Lightning Energy total—it does 200 damage to the Active Pokémon, plus 170 to one of your opponent's Benched Pokémon! That's enough to take out two heavy-hitting Pokémon in one well-timed blast. Your foes are in for quite a shock when Pikachu & Zekrom-GX enters the battle!
Check out what the game designers at Pokémon TCG developer Creatures Inc. have to say about this dynamic duo!
Why did you choose to match up these two Pokémon as TAG TEAM partners?
Atsushi Nagashima, game director, Pokémon Trading Card Game: With the Pokémon-GX cards up until now, we primarily focused on making them really interesting from a game data perspective by implementing fun logic and gimmicks in their GX attacks. This time around, we thought about how the relationship between Pokémon and Trainers has been depicted quite a lot, but what about the relationship between different Pokémon? With that concept as a base, we tried to come up with lots of fun Pokémon combinations with the goal of making them exciting, unexpected, or a kind of dream team for fans. Our theme was to find a unique way to express the Pokémon from a non-gameplay angle this time. We then added a new type of GX attack that gets stronger when you have extra Energy attached to the card, which is a characteristic of the TAG TEAM Pokémon-GX cards, and worked to make these cards stronger than any past single cards.
With the first TAG TEAM Pokémon-GX card, we knew we wanted to feature Pikachu, which is such a beloved character around the world. We wanted to make the pairing really exciting, surprising, and feature a dramatic size difference between the two featured Pokémon while also expressing synergy between Pokémon that share a type, so after careful consideration, we settled on Pikachu & Zekrom for the card.
How did you capture the distinct traits of these two Pokémon on a single card?
Mitsuhiro Arita, illustrator, Pokémon Trading Card Game: Pikachu represents the cuteness of the Pokémon world, while Zekrom represents what cool can look like. I spent a lot of time trying to find the right pose for each of these Pokémon to express these traits. I feel like was I able to strike a good balance in making both Pokémon stand out and have a sense of presence by using the contrast of Zekrom's large size and black color with Pikachu's much smaller body and yellow color.
Featured Cards
The Pokémon website once featured some cards in the expansion. [2]
Powerful Prism Star Cards
Prism Star cards continue to be mighty additions in the Sun & Moon—Team Up expansion. Tapu Koko 
, for example, makes an impact with its Dance of the Ancients Ability, which lets you attach a Lightning Energy from your discard pile to 2 of your Benched Pokémon, if Tapu Koko is also Benched. Tapu Koko must then be placed in the Lost Zone, and any cards attached to it get discarded.
Shaymin proves to be a heavy hitter if you have a full Bench and lots of Energy. With only 80 HP, this little Pokémon may not be very resilient, but its Flower Storm attack hits for 30 damage for each basic Energy attached to all of your Pokémon. Drop this card into the match after you’ve powered up your crew, and it could easily Knock Out a TAG TEAM with one shot.
This expansion contains a couple of Prism Star Stadium cards that can be game changers as well. Wondrous Labyrinth adds an extra Colorless Energy to the attack costs of any Pokémon that isn’t a Fairy type. Meanwhile, Black Market makes a player take one fewer Prize card when their attack damage Knocks Out a Darkness-type Pokémon that has Darkness Energy attached. Note that these cards affect both players, so make sure you’re not hindering yourself by playing them. Both cards also repel any effects from Item and Supporter cards, making them a bit trickier to remove from play.
Potent Pokémon-GX
There are some great Pokémon-GX in the Sun & Moon—Team Up expansion that aren’t part of a TAG TEAM. Lycanroc-GX and its Twilight Eyes Ability can disrupt your opponent’s plans by discarding an Energy card from their Active Pokémon. Its Splintered Shards-GX attack, which does 30 damage for each Energy card in your opponent’s discard pile, could also prove extremely harmful if used at the right time.
If you need to find specific cards, Hoopa-GX’s Rogue Ring attack lets you bring two cards from your deck into your hand. That’s a valuable skill for the low cost of just one Darkness Energy. Incineroar-GX’s Scar Charge Ability lets you take cards from your deck for a different purpose: if you put three damage counters on Incineroar-GX, you can attach three Darkness Energy cards from your deck to it. This sets you up to use Incineroar-GX’s Darkest Tornado-GX attack, which hits for 10 damage plus 50 more damage for each damage counter on Incineroar-GX. Use Scar Charge twice before using the GX attack, and you can hit your opponent for a massive 310 damage! Just be ready to tend to Incineroar-GX, who will already be down at least 60 HP.
Forceful Fossils
Omastar and Kabutops are both Pokémon that have been restored from fossils, and this prehistoric pair make a solid showing in the Sun & Moon—Team Up expansion. In order to get either of these Stage 2 cards into play, you’ll first need to play the Unidentified Fossil Item card, which functions like a 60-HP Basic Pokémon. The Stage 1 Pokémon that evolve from it (Omanyte and Kabuto) will then pave the way for these two.
Both Omastar and Kabutops have interesting Abilities that are great for disrupting your opponent’s strategies. Omastar’s Fossil Bind prevents your opponent from playing any Item cards from their hand if you have fewer Pokémon in play than they do. And if Kabutops is your Active Pokémon, its Fossilized Memories Ability keeps your opponent from playing any Supporter cards from their hand. Either way, being unable to get these valuable Trainer cards into action can easily spell doom for anyone who goes up against these two.
Awesome Abilities
Be sure to take a good look at all of your cards’ Abilities! These will prove extremely useful during matches, and you’ll find that they can make or break your strategy. Take Mr. Mime’s Scoop-Up Block, which prevents your opponent from returning any Pokémon to their hand once it has damage counters on it. This Ability should prove very effective in countering opponents who rely on Acerola to protect their hardy Pokémon-GX.
Absol’s Dark Ambition keeps your opponent on the defensive by increasing the Retreat Cost of their Active Basic Pokémon. Both of those cards are great for disrupting your opponent’s game, but Jirachi’s Stellar Wish directly affects the player who uses it. With this Ability, you can look at the top five cards of your deck and put a Trainer card from among them into your hand. This will make Jirachi fall Asleep, but it’s a small price to dig up a valuable Item, Supporter, or Stadium card.
Featured Artwork of Tag Team Cards
The Pokémon website once featured some artwork on TAG TEAM cards. [3]
Celebi & Venusaur GX
The mean, green team of Celebi & Venusaur-GX is a force to be reckoned with, and they certainly look ready to take on all sorts of challengers on this card, found randomly in Sun & Moon—Team Up booster packs.
It's hard to deny their majesty when we see Celebi descending from the treetops as streaks of light illuminate both partners. You'll find this beautiful card in a Pokémon TCG: TAG TEAM Tin.
They may be opposites when it comes to their appearance—one large and intimidating, one small and cute—but Pikachu and Zekrom make for a very effective TAG TEAM. You can feel their power as the duo leaps into action. It's clear they don't intend to hold back on this card, found randomly in Sun & Moon—Team Up booster packs.
The partners play up their aforementioned differences when Pikachu rides into battle on Zekrom's back. Tiny Pikachu's intense expression may look adorable, but its towering partner and the many bolts of electricity arcing around the pair let you know that they're no joke. This mighty card is available in a Pokémon TCG: TAG TEAM Tin.
If you're in the market for something spooky, the team of Gengar and Mimikyu should provide all the playful creepiness you desire. Gengar looms large, taking up most of the card, but don't overlook Mimikyu, who is certainly up to mischief as it lurks in the background.
The haunting pair get a little closer on this card, but given that they're lurking in the shadows, we're a bit suspicious of their intentions. Both cards can be randomly found in Sun & Moon—Team Up booster packs.
It should come as no surprise to see the two Legendary Eon Pokémon joining forces on a TAG TEAM card. The pair look quite dynamic as they race into battle together, an expression of fierce determination on their faces.
But these two aren't afraid to show off their softer side. Soak in the beauty as they soar next to each other, using their necks to form a heart that frames the sun. Both cards can be randomly found in Sun & Moon—Team Up booster packs.
Although there's a considerable size difference between them, Eevee and Snorlax are comrades in cuddliness. And, as evidenced on their TAG TEAM card, they become powerful partners when getting into a scrap. Check out the determination on their faces as little Eevee leaps into the fray while Snorlax serves as a massive backup. There's no getting past this pair on this card that's randomly found in Sun & Moon—Team Up booster packs!
They even make a good match when the battle is over. Snorlax is more than happy to share a snack with its diminutive pal on this card that you'll find in a Pokémon TCG: TAG TEAM Tin.
Speaking of partners with considerable size differences, Wailord has a good 45 feet and roughly 850 pounds on its buddy Magikarp. That doesn't stop the two from working together—although it does lead to the occasional mishap. For instance, on this card you can randomly find in Sun & Moon—Team Up booster packs, Magikarp gets blasted into the sky atop the powerful spray from Wailord's blowhole.
Magikarp's situation isn't much improved in the illustration on the promo card found in the Pokémon TCG: Towering Splash-GX Box, which seems to suggest that Magikarp is on the verge of being accidentally swallowed by its colossal friend. Don't give up, Magikarp!
Featured Artwork of Other Cards
The Pokémon website once featured some artwork on various cards. [4]
Setting the Mood
When you want to leave an impression on the viewer, a little dramatic lighting can make all the difference. Just look at little Litten here—see how the moonlight shines down through the night sky, casting a cool blue glow on its black-and-red fur. The contrasting colors, along with the warm light coming from inside the house, set a tone that is comforting, but also a bit mysterious—perfect for this mischievous little Pokémon. Emolga is another tiny 'n' cute Pokémon that benefits from dramatic lighting. The shine of its electric attack reflecting off its body sets a serious scene, letting the viewer know that even though this Pokémon is adorable, it's also not to be trifled with.
Mood lighting works wonders for larger, tougher Pokémon as well. Check out Pangoro, who is clearly in the middle of a raging battle beneath the full moon. It's certainly a threatening sight on its own, but the way the bright yellow highlights Pangoro's dark fur makes the incoming attack look all the more dramatic and imposing. Even Pokémon Trainers know that a solid pose under proper lighting adds to one's “cool factor.” In Brock's Grit, the Pewter City Gym Leader looks especially confident as he stands in the glare of his Gym's lighting. (Although anyone who has gone up against Brock in the Pokémon video games knows that his poise might get washed away the moment his team has to face off against a Water type.)
Just Happy to Be Here
What Pokémon wouldn't want to be featured on a Pokémon TCG card? Just look at the delighted expressions on the faces of these chosen few who have made the cut. They couldn't be happier about their appearance! Psyduck seems to be off in its own world celebrating. Check out its thousand-yard stare and gaping, open-mouthed grin. This Water-type Pokémon is so delighted, all it can do is splash and splash and splash! Meowth, likewise, has a wide smile, but we're trying to figure out what it's doing among its backdrop of multicolored spheres. Is it dancing? Dramatically posing? It doesn't matter, really—it's having fun!
Alolan Pokémon are feeling good, too! Alolan Grimer's gaping maw leads to a very exaggerated smile that we can't help but return. Although its looming pose and focused gaze are somewhat worrying. Is it...is it trying to take command of a leafy army for some nefarious purpose? Between its sweeping dance and the sheer joy on its face (er, faces), there's no mistaking Alolan Exeggutor's mood. This towering Pokémon feels the need to dance and swing its lengthy neck to and fro. We love its enthusiasm, but we wouldn't want to be in the path of that flailing jubilee.
Art by HYOGONOSUKE
With each expansion, it's always fun to look at the individual artists who illustrate the new cards. Often, one artist will give us their interpretations of multiple Pokémon, providing a nice display of that creator's style. This time around, we're looking at the artist known as HYOGONOSUKE.
HYOGONOSUKE's Pokémon tend to be comprised of bright, bold colors with a somewhat cartoonish look that is accentuated by the lack of defined outlines around the subjects. Check out Squirtle, who looks especially playful as it bounds through an open field. You might think the large sections of solid colors that define Squirtle's limbs would make the artwork seem flat, but the variety of colors used to suggest shadow provides a surprising amount of depth. Jynx is similarly outstanding in its field, surrounded by radiant flowers and striking mountains.
On the opposite end of the spectrum, HYOGONOSUKE's Spiritomb resides in a far gloomier environment, but the vibrant colors remain. The Pokémon's purple color and especially its glowing green highlights really stand out amid the grays and blues that comprise the background. Jirachi is also hanging out in darkness (although admittedly in a less creepy setting). Here, HYOGONOSUKE is clearly trying to earn the Wish Pokémon a place in our “Setting the Mood” category as well, judging by the soft reflections of the moonlight on Jirachi's body.
Living in Abstraction
Although we love to see Pokémon TCG cards with lush illustrations filled with small details, it's also nice when cards put the focus on the Pokémon subjects. In these cases, abstract backgrounds do a wonderful job of highlighting the stars of the show while also creating a piece that's interesting to look at. Take Shaymin , for example. The soft background may look like a smear of green, but it sets a clear scene—Shaymin is in some sort of forest setting, and the blurred texture behind it creates the illusion of speed and action. This Pokémon is definitely ready for battle! Magikarp's background is also somewhat vague in its depiction, but the many shades of blue combined with blobs of white tell us that it's in its natural watery environment. The bits of green suggest underwater plants, even if they aren't perfectly defined.
Sometimes, abstract backgrounds are used to simply drawn the viewer's eye straight to the Pokémon. The multicolored spots on Vulpix's card are not meant to depict any sort of real place, but the colors are pleasing to the eye and form a sharp contrast to the Pokémon, allowing it to stand out. Alternatively, abstract backgrounds can also be used to show intense action. Yveltal flies among a cacophony of warm and cool colors that paint a picture of a fierce battle filled with crackling energy and burning power.
Strategy
The Pokémon website featured some strategies involving the Prerelease promo cards. [5]
The Pokémon website also featured decks using new cards from the expansion: Pikachu & Zekrom-GX [6], Charizard [7], Celebi & Venusaur-GX [8], and Magikarp & Wailord GX [9]. Pikachu & Zekrom-GX in particular was very successful during the 2018-19, 2019-20, and 2020-21 formats.
Gallery
The Team Up logos were designed by Kevin Fish and Adam Law.[10]
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Languages this set is released in
The Tag Bolt set is released in Japanese and Korean, only available in unlimited edition. Since the Sun & Moon era, Japanese 1st edition cards are no longer printed. The Team Up set is released in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese, with cards also available as Reverse Holos.
In other languages
| Language | Title | |
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| French | Duo de Choc | |
| German | Teams sind Trumpf | |
| Italian | Gioco di Squadra | |
| Korean | 태그볼트 Tag Bolt | |
| Brazilian Portuguese | União de Aliados | |
| Spanish | Unión de Aliados | |
External links
- Official website (archived)
- Set checklist
References
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20190214122443/https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/take-a-peek-at-tag-team-cards/
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20230627040522/https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/beyond-the-tag-team-cards-in-sun-moon-team-up
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20190210090008/https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/the-art-of-tag-team-cards/
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20190221012445/https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/the-art-of-the-team-up/
- ↑ https://www.pokemon.com/us/strategy/try-new-cards-with-friends-at-a-sun-moon-team-up-prerelease
- ↑ https://www.pokemon.com/us/strategy/sun-moon-team-up-deck-tips-pikachu-zekrom-gx
- ↑ https://www.pokemon.com/us/strategy/sun-moon-team-up-deck-tips-charizard
- ↑ https://www.pokemon.com/us/strategy/sun-moon-team-up-deck-tips-celebi-venusaur-gx
- ↑ https://www.pokemon.com/us/strategy/sun-moon-team-up-deck-tips-magikarp-wailord-gx
- ↑ Pokémon Trading Card Game: Team Up Pokémon Trading Card Game Rules, page 35
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