Pokémon Unveils New TCG Sets: Black Bolt, White Flare

The Pokémon Company has exciting news for fans of the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), unveiling two new expansions within the Scarlet & Violet series: Scarlet & Violet: Black Bolt and Scarlet & Violet: White Flare. Both sets are set to launch worldwide on July 18, 2025, and will be available at participating retailers.

These expansions will celebrate 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 in each expansion. Scarlet & Violet: Black Bolt will spotlight the Legendary Pokémon Zekrom, while Scarlet & Violet: White Flare will highlight Reshiram. Both sets will introduce three distinct parallel foil patterns, including two with either a rainbow Poké Ball or Master Ball design across the card.

Adding a touch of nostalgia, the expansions will bring back elements from the Black & White series, such as classic foil styles and Basic Energy cards designed in the original Black & White series format.

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

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Preorders for these highly anticipated sets are expected to become available around mid-May 2025, aligning with the reveal-to-preorder timeline of other 2025 releases like Pokémon TCG: Destined Rivals. For the latest updates on preorders and stock availability, keep an eye on IGN and follow @IGNDeals on Twitter for real-time updates.

Here are the confirmed release dates and product details for the Black Bolt and White Flare expansions:

Available July 18, 2025:

• Scarlet & Violet: Black Bolt or White Flare Elite Trainer Box: Each box includes nine booster packs, an illustration rare promo card featuring Thundurus or Tornadus, and a range of gameplay accessories.
• Binder Collection: Contains 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: Comes with 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: Contains 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: Includes six booster packs from either Black Bolt or White Flare.

Both expansions will feature:

• 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 enjoy Scarlet & Violet: Black Bolt and White Flare digitally starting July 17, 2025, through the Pokémon TCG Live app, available on iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows. The digital release allows players 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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