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Pokémon Unveils Dual TCG Sets: Black Bolt, White Flare

Author : Savannah May 27,2025

The Pokémon Company has exciting news for fans of the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG): a new split expansion for the Scarlet & Violet series is on the horizon. Dubbed Scarlet & Violet: Black Bolt and Scarlet & Violet: White Flare, these expansions are set to launch on July 18, 2025, at participating retailers worldwide.

Both sets dive deep into the 156 Pokémon originally discovered in the Unova region. Each Unova Pokémon will be showcased as either an illustration rare or a special illustration rare card, with distinct versions spread across the Black Bolt and White Flare products.

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

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Scarlet & Violet: Black Bolt will spotlight the Legendary Pokémon Zekrom, while Scarlet & Violet: White Flare will highlight Reshiram. Both expansions will introduce three types of parallel foil patterns, including two that feature either a rainbow Poké Ball or Master Ball design across the card.

These expansions also bring back beloved elements from the Black & White series, including nostalgic foil styles and Basic Energy cards designed in the original Black & White series style.

Pokémon TCG: Black Bolt and White Flare Preorders

While preorders for Black Bolt and White Flare have yet to be confirmed, they are expected to become available around mid-May. This timeline aligns with the reveal-to-preorder window seen with the upcoming Pokémon TCG: Destined Rivals, which is set to launch this month.

Keep an eye on IGN for the latest updates on preorders and stock news for the Pokémon TCG, and follow @IGNDeals on Twitter for real-time alerts on new drops. Here are the confirmed release dates for the various products in the 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 containing nine booster packs, an illustration rare promo card featuring Thundurus or Tornadus, and various gameplay accessories.
**Binder Collection**, including five booster packs and a nine-pocket album featuring Zekrom or Reshiram.
**Unova Poster Collection**, with two booster packs from each expansion, three promo cards featuring Snivy, Tepig, and Oshawott, and a full-size double-sided poster.
**Unova Mini Tin**, including one booster pack from each expansion, one art card, and one sticker card.

Available August 1, 2025:

**Tech Sticker Collection**, with three booster packs, a promo card featuring Reuniclus or Gothitelle, and a themed sticker sheet.
**Unova Victini Illustration Collection**, with 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**, including 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, 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 offers the chance to collect and battle with new Unova-region cards and earn in-game login bonuses.

Stay tuned for more details on the expansion, preorders, and card previews in the coming weeks.

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