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Pokémon TCG Unveils Black Bolt and White Flare Expansions

Author : Aaliyah May 20,2025

The Pokémon Company has exciting news for fans of the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), with the announcement of a new split expansion for the Scarlet & Violet series. Set to launch on July 18, 2025, the expansions titled Scarlet & Violet: Black Bolt and Scarlet & Violet: White Flare will be available at participating retailers worldwide.

These expansions will celebrate the 156 Pokémon from the Unova region, featuring them as either illustration rare or special illustration rare cards. Each expansion offers unique versions of these Unova Pokémon cards, adding variety and excitement for collectors and players alike.

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 sets will introduce three types of parallel foil patterns, including two with either a rainbow Poké Ball or Master Ball design across the card.

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

Pokémon TCG: Black Bolt and White Flare Preorders

While preorders for Black Bolt and White Flare have not yet been confirmed, they are anticipated to become available around mid-May. This aligns with the reveal-to-preorder timeline observed with the upcoming Pokémon TCG: Destined Rivals set, set to launch this month.

For the latest updates on preorders and stock availability, keep an eye on IGN and follow @IGNDeals on Twitter. Below are the confirmed release dates for the new 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 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, debuting with 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 enable players to collect and battle with the 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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