Latias & Latios GX

Market outlook

Stable Outlook 7/10

Stable demand from TAG TEAM collectors and Eon Duo fans, but market saturation from newer TAG TEAM cards prevents significant price increases

Next months. Prices will remain stable at $125-$210 for graded copies with minimal fluctuation over next 3-6 months

Long term. 1-3 year outlook suggests modest 5-10% growth as TAG TEAM series becomes more historically significant, but competition from newer cards may limit upside potential

History

Latias and Latios are twin Dragon-type Pokémon from the Hoenn region (Generation III), known as the Eon Duo. They are legendary Pokémon associated with the myths of Jealousy and Kindness, with Latias being more female-oriented in appearance and Latios male-oriented. As a TAG TEAM GX, they represent the first official TAG TEAM partnership in the Pokémon TCG, combining their abilities to create powerful attacks and defensive effects.

First released in the Japanese Tag Bolt (SM9) set on December 7, 2018, as card #60/095 (Regular) and later as Secret Rare #105/095 (Full Art) and #104/095 (Super Rare). The English version was released in Team Up in February 2019.

• First TAG TEAM Pokémon-GX card ever printed in the Pokémon TCG
• Features artwork by legendary artist Mitsuhiro Arita on the Regular print and 5ban Graphics on Full Art/Rainbow
• The Full Art version (#105/095) is a Secret Rare with textured holographic finish, making it highly sought by collectors

Rarity and print run

Tier

Secret Rare

Print run

Low

First printed in

Japanese Tag Bolt (SM9)

Demand

High

Supply

Scarce

• Secret Rare print number (105/095) indicates it's 10+ cards beyond the base set
• Textured holographic finish makes it visually distinct and harder to reproduce
• First TAG TEAM partnership increases historical significance and collector appeal
• Low print run for Japanese Secret Rares compared to English releases

Collector notes

Condition. Check for centering on the textured holographic finish, which can show printing flaws. Look for whitening on edges common in Full Art cards, spine scratches on the foil layer, and any micro-dents on the holographic surface. The textured effect makes scratches more visible than standard cards.

Storage. Store in a premium top loader with a soft sleeve to prevent textured surface damage. Use a UV-protected card box and avoid direct sunlight to prevent holographic fading. Keep in a climate-controlled environment with humidity between 40-50%.

Authenticity. Authentic cards have a distinct textured holographic pattern that catches light differently than flat prints. Fakes often have smooth holographic surfaces, incorrect card stock thickness, and lack the proper Japanese font. Check the set symbol (SM9 Tag Bolt) and card number (105/095) match exactly. The graded/graded grading label should have proper holographic seals.