フルメタルウォール (Full Metal Wall): Japanese Pokémon TCG Set Guide (SM9b)

フルメタルウォール (Full Metal Wall) is the fourteenth subset of the Sun & Moon Era in the Japanese Pokémon TCG. Released on 1 February 2019, it is the second enhancement expansion for Tag Bolt (SM9), spotlighting Metal-type Pokémon and introducing Lucario & Melmetal-GX as one of the most iconic Tag Team GX cards of the era.

By PulloraX · Published 30 October 2026

Set overview

Set code: SM9b
Japanese name: 強化拡張パック フルメタルウォール
Cards: 54 + secret rares
Release date: 1 February 2019
Era: Sun & Moon
Series type: Enhancement expansion (強化拡張パック)

Full Metal Wall put a heavy emphasis on Metal-type Pokémon, featuring the mythical Melmetal in its Tag Team debut. The set provided competitive staples that saw play throughout the rest of the Sun & Moon format.

Key cards

Tag Team GX: Lucario & Melmetal-GX is the centrepiece — a Steel-type tank with high HP and a powerful GX attack. It appears in RR, SR, and HR printings.

GX cards: Ferrothorn-GX and Genesect-GX give Metal and Grass-type players new options. Each has RR and SR versions.

Secret Rares: UR cards include Metal Core Barrier and other trainer cards. The Metal Core Barrier UR became a sought-after collectible.

What is in the box

A Japanese SM9b Full Metal Wall booster box contains 30 packs of 5 cards each. At least one holo or reverse-holo card is guaranteed per pack. SR and HR pull rates average roughly one per box.

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