#83 Buff Padding - Tag Bolt (sm9)
Buff Padding is an Item card from the Tag Bolt set, released on December 7, 2018. It is illustrated by Yoshinobu Saito and carries a rarity of Uncommon, with the card number 83 in Japanese language editions. The card’s flavor text describes a conditional benefit: if the Pokémon it is attached to has a Retreat Cost of exactly 4, it receives a +50 HP boost. As an Item, it does not feature attacks or specific HP values listed in its data. The card’s design and mechanics are tied to strategic interactions with other cards in play. Its role in gameplay hinges on the Retreat Cost of the attached Pokémon, making it a situational support tool. The set it belongs to, Tag Bolt, focuses on electric-type themes and related mechanics. This card’s unique effect emphasizes conditional advantages in battle scenarios.
Type
Item
Rarity
Uncommon
Artist
Yoshinobu Saito
Release Date
12/7/2018
Tag Bolt
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