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Preorder Pokémon TCG: Black Bolt, White Flare Now

Author : Jack May 13,2025

The highly anticipated Pokémon TCG expansions, Scarlet & Violet's Black Bolt and White Flare, are set to launch at major retailers such as Best Buy and Amazon on May 8 in the US. Here's your chance to secure your preorder for these exciting new sets.

White Flare Elite Trainer Box (ETB)

$49.99 at Best Buy

Victini Illustration Collection

$21.99 at Best Buy

Black Bolt Elite Trainer Box (ETB)

$59.99 at Best Buy

Unova Poster Collection

$18.99 at Best Buy

Unova Mini Tin

$14.99 at Best Buy

Booster Pack

$4.99 at Best Buy

Black Bolt Binder Collection

$29.99 at Best Buy

White Flare Binder Collection

$29.99 at Best Buy

What's the latest? Best Buy has its listings up, though not yet live. Check the links above to have everything ready when preorders begin.

Also, keep an eye out for select sets like the Elite Trainer Boxes, which will be available exclusively through the Best Buy app starting May 9.

Following the tradition of dual releases seen in the mainline Pokémon games and the approach of dual sequels in Black and White 2, these sets are poised to be a significant hit. Like their predecessors, Black Bolt and White Flare are expected to sell out rapidly. Here’s a comprehensive look at what's coming with this epic set.

Available July 18, 2025:

Scarlet & Violet: Black Bolt or White Flare Elite Trainer Box: Each box contains nine booster packs, an illustration rare promo card featuring Thundurus or Tornadus, and essential gameplay accessories.
Binder Collection: Includes five booster packs and a nine-pocket album featuring Zekrom or Reshiram.
Unova Poster Collection: Comes 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: Contains one booster pack from each expansion, one art card, and one sticker card.

Available August 1, 2025:

Tech Sticker Collection: Includes three booster packs, a promo card featuring Reuniclus or Gothitelle, and a themed sticker sheet.
Unova Victini Illustration Collection: Comes 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: 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 also debut. These cards feature 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, via the Pokémon TCG Live app on iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows. The digital release lets players collect and battle with new Unova-region cards and earn in-game login bonuses.

Where to Preorder:

Retailers like Best Buy are implementing measures to ensure the best stock availability. Here's what you need to do on your chosen retailer accounts:

Ensure you have an account set up.
Confirm your location and address for store pickup or shipping.
Add the item to your cart as soon as possible for account verification and inventory checks.
Follow on-screen prompts and avoid refreshing or closing your browser window.
Avoid using multiple devices to secure stock, as retailers often track IP addresses (and may bypass VPNs).
Complete the purchase as quickly as possible.

Here are the places to get all available products. We'll keep this article updated as preorders go live: