Full Metal Wall PSA 10 Guide
Set History & Release Context
Full Metal Wall (強化拡張パック フルメタルウォール, SM9b) is a Japan-exclusive enhancement pack released on February 1, 2019, serving as a companion to the main expansion Tag Bolt (SM9). The set never received a standalone English release; cards from it were later distributed across English expansions including Unbroken Bonds and Unified Minds. "Full Metal Wall" is a fan-standardised English transliteration — Bulbapedia notes there is no official English name. Bulbapedia accessed 2026-05-09.
The set's theme centres on Metal-type Pokémon and defensive strategies, prominently featuring Ultra Beasts and the new Tag Team-GX mechanic introduced one set earlier in Tag Bolt. The Tag Team format pairs two iconic Pokémon on a single card with shared HP and a GX attack. Bulbapedia accessed 2026-05-09.
Full Metal Wall PSA 10 Cards
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Top Chase Cards Explained
The two headline chases are Pheromosa & Buzzwole-GX and Lucario & Melmetal-GX, both Tag Team-GX cards with full-art SR and rainbow-rare HR variants. Lucario & Melmetal-GX in particular became a competitive staple in the 2019 Standard format, supporting strong long-term demand for the SR and HR. Blastoise-GX and Celesteela-GX provide secondary chase appeal in the standard GX slot.
Because Full Metal Wall is Japanese-exclusive, the SR and HR Tag Team variants exist only in Japanese print, which has supported persistent PSA 10 demand among collectors who specifically seek the original Japanese versions. Bulbapedia accessed 2026-05-09.
Investment Analysis
Full Metal Wall's thesis is built on three verifiable factors: Japan-exclusive print (no English dilution of the original chases), Tag Team-GX mechanic which is era-defining for late SM, and competitive playability of Lucario & Melmetal-GX during its Standard run. The SM block has been out of print since the SwSh transition in early 2020, and sealed Japanese boxes of SM9b are increasingly scarce in secondary markets.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is SM9b?
SM9b is the set code for 強化拡張パック フルメタルウォール (Full Metal Wall), a Japan-exclusive Pokémon TCG enhancement pack released on February 1, 2019.
Is there an English version of Full Metal Wall?
No. The set is Japan-exclusive. Selected cards were later reprinted across English expansions Unbroken Bonds and Unified Minds, but the SM9b set itself never had an English release. Bulbapedia accessed 2026-05-09.
How many cards are in Full Metal Wall?
The base set contains 54 cards, with additional SR and HR secret-rare variants bringing the full master set above that count.
What are the chase cards in SM9b?
Pheromosa & Buzzwole-GX and Lucario & Melmetal-GX are the two Tag Team-GX headliners, with rainbow-rare HR variants commanding the highest premiums.
What does the SM9b set focus on thematically?
Metal-type Pokémon and Ultra Beasts, with a defensive 'wall' play style supported by the Tag Team-GX mechanic.
How does SM9b relate to the main expansion SM9 Tag Bolt?
SM9b Full Metal Wall is the second enhancement pack of the SM9 block, following SM9a Night Unison. All three sets share the Tag Team-GX mechanic launched in SM9 Tag Bolt.