Electromagnetic Radar

Unbroken Bonds 169/214 • uncommon

Set: Unbroken Bonds
Number: 169/214
Rarity: Uncommon
Released: 2019
Market price: $0.10
Artist: Yoshinobu Saito

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$0.10market price via TCGplayer · Sep 10, 2026$0.08 – $0.14 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As an Item card from the Sun & Moon—Unbroken Bonds expansion, Electromagnetic Radar serves as a functional utility for Lightning-type decks by searching for two Lightning Pokémon. While its uncommon rarity makes it widely accessible, its strategic value in competitive play solidified its place as a staple for players looking to accelerate their setup.

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What it does

Item

You can play this card only if you discard 2 other cards from your hand.

Search your deck for up to 2 in any combination of Lightning Pokémon-GX and Lightning Pokémon-EX, reveal them, and put them into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck.

You may play as many Item cards as you like during your turn (before your attack).

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Electromagnetic Radar was released in May 2019 as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion Unbroken Bonds. This set was designed to emphasize the bond between Tag Team Pokémon, a mechanic introduced to highlight powerful, collaborative pairings. The card serves as a utility item, specifically tailored to support Lightning-type decks by allowing players to search their deck for specific Pokémon, reflecting the strategic emphasis on type-specific synergies that defined the Sun & Moon series.

The card features artwork by studio member Toyste Beach, who has contributed extensively to the Pokémon TCG aesthetic. The design focuses on a clean, technical illustration of the radar device, intended to evoke the high-tech, futuristic aesthetic of the Silph Co. equipment found within the Pokémon video game series. Upon its release, it was well-received by competitive players for its efficiency in facilitating deck consistency, becoming a staple tool in Lightning-focused competitive archetypes throughout its time in the standard format.

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Other printings

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Electromagnetic RadarUnbroken Bonds · #230/214 · secret-rare · 2019$3.50

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