Pokémon TCG Debuts Black Bolt & White Flare

The Pokémon Company has unveiled a new dual expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, continuing the Scarlet & Violet series. Named Scarlet & Violet: Black Bolt and Scarlet & Violet: White Flare, both sets are scheduled for a global release on July 18, 2025, at participating retailers.

These expansions spotlight the 156 Pokémon first encountered in the Unova region. Every Unova Pokémon will be featured as either an Illustration Rare or a Special Illustration Rare card, with distinct versions appearing in Black Bolt and White Flare products.

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

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Scarlet & Violet: Black Bolt will highlight the Legendary Pokémon Zekrom, whereas Scarlet & Violet: White Flare will showcase Reshiram. Both sets will introduce three styles of parallel foil patterns, including two that feature a rainbow Poké Ball or Master Ball design spanning the entire card.

The expansions also revive nostalgic card elements from the original Black & White series, including classic foil styles and Basic Energy cards that reuse the original Black & White series artwork.

Pokémon TCG: Black Bolt and White Flare Preorders

Preorders for Black Bolt and White Flare have not been officially announced yet, but they are anticipated to begin around mid-May. This schedule aligns with the reveal-to-preorder pattern seen with another 2025 release, Pokémon TCG: Destined Rivals, which launches this month.

Stay tuned to IGN for updates on preorders and broader Pokémon TCG stock information, and follow @IGNDeals on Twitter for the latest announcements. For now, here are the confirmed release dates for each product in the new Black Bolt and White Flare expansions.

Available July 18, 2025:

, each containing nine booster packs, an illustration rare promo card featuring Thundurus or Tornadus, and gameplay accessoriesBinder Collection, including five booster packs and a nine-pocket album featuring Zekrom or ReshiramUnova Poster Collection, with two booster packs from each expansion, three promo cards featuring Snivy, Tepig, and Oshawott, and a full-size double-sided posterUnova Mini Tin, including one booster pack from each expansion, one art card, and one sticker card

Available August 1, 2025:

, with three booster packs, a promo card featuring Reuniclus or Gothitelle, and a themed sticker sheetUnova 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:

, including six booster packs from either Black Bolt or White Flare

Key Features Across Both Expansions:

Six Pokémon exEight Ultra Rare Pokémon and Supporter cardsOne Illustration Rare or Special Illustration Rare card for each Unova PokémonOne Special Illustration Rare Supporter card

A new card style, called Black White Rare, will also make its debut. These cards will showcase full artwork in either black or white monochrome, depending on the expansion.

Players will also gain digital access to Scarlet & Violet: Black Bolt and White Flare starting July 17, 2025, via the Pokémon TCG Live app on iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows. The digital release allows collectors to acquire and battle with new Unova-region cards while earning in-game login bonuses.

Further details on the expansions, preorders, and card previews are expected in the coming weeks.

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