Pokémon TCG Unveils Dual Expansions: Black Bolt, White Flare

The Pokémon Company has exciting news for fans of the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), announcing a new split expansion in the Scarlet & Violet series titled Scarlet & Violet: Black Bolt and Scarlet & Violet: White Flare. Set to launch on July 18, 2025, at participating retailers worldwide, these expansions are a tribute to the 156 Pokémon originally discovered in the Unova region. Each Unova Pokémon will be featured as either an illustration rare or a special illustration rare card, with unique versions available across Black Bolt and White Flare products.

Scarlet & Violet: Black Bolt and White Flare - English Reveal

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Scarlet & Violet: Black Bolt will spotlight the Legendary Pokémon Zekrom, while Scarlet & Violet: White Flare will showcase Reshiram. Both sets will introduce three types of parallel foil patterns, including two that display either a rainbow Poké Ball or Master Ball design across the card. Additionally, these expansions will bring back beloved card elements from the Black & White series, such as nostalgic foil styles and Basic Energy cards adorned with the original Black & White series designs.

Pokémon TCG: Black Bolt and White Flare Preorders

While preorders for Black Bolt and White Flare haven't been confirmed yet, enthusiasts can expect them to go live around mid-May. This timeline aligns with the reveal-to-preorder window seen with another 2025 release, Pokémon TCG: Destined Rivals, which is set to launch this month. Keep an eye on IGN for preorder updates and broader Pokémon TCG stock news, and follow @IGNDeals on Twitter for the latest drops. Below are the confirmed release dates for the new Black Bolt and White Flare expansions.

Pokémon TCG - Scarlet & Violet: White Flare - Credit: The Pokémon Company

Available July 18, 2025:

• Scarlet & Violet: Black Bolt or White Flare Elite Trainer Box: Each box will include nine booster packs, an illustration rare promo card featuring Thundurus or Tornadus, and gameplay accessories.
• Binder Collection: This collection comes with five booster packs and a nine-pocket album featuring Zekrom or Reshiram.
• Unova Poster Collection: Includes two booster packs from each expansion, three promo cards featuring Snivy, Tepig, and Oshawott, and a full-size double-sided poster.
• Unova Mini Tin: Contains one booster pack from each expansion, one art card, and one sticker card.

Available August 1, 2025:

• Tech Sticker Collection: Offers three booster packs, a promo card featuring Reuniclus or Gothitelle, and a themed sticker sheet.
• Unova Victini Illustration Collection: Includes four booster packs, a foil promo card featuring Victini, a premium parallel Poké Ball version of Victini, and an oversized foil card.

Available August 22, 2025:

• Booster Bundle: Contains six booster packs from either Black Bolt or White Flare.

Key Features Across Both Expansions:

• Six Pokémon ex
• Eight ultra rare Pokémon and Supporter cards
• One illustration rare or special illustration rare card for each Unova Pokémon
• One special illustration rare Supporter card
• A new card style, called Black White rare, will debut, featuring full artwork in either black or white monochrome, depending on the expansion.

Players can also access Scarlet & Violet: Black Bolt and White Flare digitally starting July 17, 2025, through the Pokémon TCG Live app on iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows. The digital release will allow players to collect and battle with new Unova-region cards and earn in-game login bonuses. More details on the expansion, preorders, and card previews are expected in the coming weeks.

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