Pokémon TCG Unveils Dual Expansions: Black Bolt, White Flare

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 originally discovered in the Unova region. Each Unova Pokémon will be featured as either an illustration rare or a special illustration rare card, with distinct versions available in both Black Bolt and White Flare sets. 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.

Fans will also enjoy a nostalgic touch as the expansions bring back elements from the Black & White series, such as the classic foil styles and Basic Energy cards featuring the original Black & White series designs.

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

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Preorders for Black Bolt and White Flare are expected to open around mid-May, aligning with the reveal-to-preorder window seen with the 2025 release of Pokémon TCG: Destined Rivals. For the latest updates on preorders and wider Pokémon TCG stock news, stay tuned to IGN and follow @IGNDeals on Twitter.

Here are the confirmed release dates for each set in the new 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 contains nine booster packs, an illustration rare promo card featuring Thundurus or Tornadus, and 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: Includes one booster pack from each expansion, one art card, and one sticker card.

Available August 1, 2025:

• Tech Sticker Collection: Contains three booster packs, a promo card featuring Reuniclus or Gothitelle, and a themed sticker sheet.
• Unova Victini Illustration Collection: Includes 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.

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 debut, 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. This digital release enables players to collect and battle with new Unova-region cards and earn in-game login bonuses.

More details on the expansions, preorders, and card previews will be revealed in the coming weeks.

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