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Boltund

Battle Styles 053/163 • rare

Set: Battle Styles
Number: 053/163
Rarity: Rare
Released: 2021
Energy type: Electric energy
Market price: $0.24
Artist: chibi

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$0.24market price via TCGplayer · Aug 30, 2026$0.16 – $0.24 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

Boltund first appeared in the Galar region, capturing the agility of a racing dog within the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This particular rare from the Battle Styles expansion is appreciated by collectors for its clean, dynamic artwork that highlights the Electric-type's swift nature.

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What it does

130 HPStage 1

Cost: lightning energyCorner30

During your opponent's next turn, the Defending Pokémon can't retreat.

Cost: lightning energy lightning energy colorless energyDefiant Spark130

If this Pokémon has any damage counters on it, this attack can be used for Lightning.

Weaknessfighting energy×2Retreatcolorless energy

It sends electricity through its legs to boost their strength. Running at top speed, it easily breaks 50 mph.

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Provenance

Where it came from

Boltund, introduced in the Pokémon Sword and Shield generation, debuted in the 2021 Battle Styles expansion as card number 053/163. The expansion was designed to introduce the 'Rapid Strike' and 'Single Strike' mechanics, shifting the tactical focus of the Pokémon Trading Card Game by categorizing cards into distinct combat styles. This specific card represents the standard Rare iteration of the Pokémon, serving as an electric-type entry within the set's broader roster of Galar region creatures.

The artwork for this card was rendered by illustrator Kouki Saitou, who has contributed extensively to the Pokémon TCG since the early 2000s. Saitou’s approach captures Boltund in a dynamic, high-energy stance, emphasizing its nature as a swift, canine-inspired electric Pokémon. As a non-holographic Rare, it serves as a foundational piece for players utilizing electric decks during the Battle Styles era, rather than acting as a high-value collector's chase card.

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