Pheromosa & Buzzwole (Pokémon)
Ultra Beast / TAG TEAM Attacker · Grass Type / Ultra Beast Affiliation
Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon — Unbroken Bonds #1/214
Year & Era
2019 — Sun & Moon Era (Tag Team Era)
Card Type
TAG TEAM GX Ultra Rare
Grade
4 (VG-EX) estimated
Rarity
Ultra Rare; roughly 1 in 12 packs theoretically, but highly available on the secondary market.
Overall Assessment
This card is a Pokémon TCG card, not a football card. It is a genuine 2019 Unbroken Bonds card in 'Heavily Played' condition, best suited for a casual binder collection rather than professional investment.
Condition Grade
4 (VG-EX) estimated
Centering Assessment
Front: Poorly centered, heavy bottom-right bias; Back: Not visible.
Surface Condition
Deeply compromised; visible scratches, heavy glare, and possible moisture warping or residue near the center right.
Corner Condition
Significant whitening and fraying on all four corners; rounding visible on the bottom right.
Edge Condition
Significant silvering and chipping along the right-hand edge and bottom border.
Print Quality
Standard for 2019 Pokémon sets; however, this specific copy shows severe wear that obscures the original factory quality.
Estimated Value
$3.00 - $6.00 USD (Damaged/Played condition)
Comparison to Known Examples
This copy is in significantly worse condition than most 'Lightly Played' or 'Near Mint' examples found in the hobby.
Authentication Tips
Authentic GX cards have a specific light-reflective sheen and fine texture (on full arts). This base GX should not have texture but must have sharp text printing and no spelling errors.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended; the cost of grading exceeds the market value of the card in this condition.
Red Flags
Significant edge wear and surface scuffing indicate this card was played without sleeves.
Provenance Notes
Distributed via Unbroken Bonds booster packs, elite trainer boxes, and theme decks in 2019.
Historical Context
The 'TAG TEAM' mechanic defined the late Sun & Moon era, introducing high-HP multi-prize cards.
Market Trends
TAG TEAM cards remain popular for collectors, though value is heavily concentrated in 'Full Art' and 'Alternate Art' versions, not the base GX.
Investment Potential
Low; condition is too poor for high-end collectors and this specific version is common.
Similar Cards
Reshiram & Charizard GX (Unbroken Bonds), Lucario & Melmetal GX (Unbroken Bonds).
Display & Preservation
Place in a penny sleeve and top-loader immediately to prevent further edge chipping and surface scratching.
Interesting Facts
This was the first card (Set #1) in the Unbroken Bonds expansion.