Pokémon TCG Unveils Dual Expansions: Black Bolt and White Flare

The Pokémon Company has unveiled an exciting new expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, continuing the Scarlet & Violet series with Scarlet & Violet: Black Bolt and Scarlet & Violet: White Flare. Both expansions are set to launch on July 18, 2025, and will be available at participating retailers worldwide.

These expansions will shine a spotlight on the 156 Pokémon from the Unova region, with each Pokémon featured as either an illustration rare or a special illustration rare card. Fans can expect to find different versions of these cards in both the Black Bolt and White Flare sets.

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

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Scarlet & Violet: Black Bolt will feature the Legendary Pokémon Zekrom, while Scarlet & Violet: White Flare will showcase Reshiram. Both sets will introduce three types of parallel foil patterns, including two that will display either a rainbow Poké Ball or Master Ball design across the card.

In addition to new content, the expansions will bring back beloved elements from the Black & White series, such as nostalgic foil styles and Basic Energy cards using the original Black & White series designs.

Pokémon TCG: Black Bolt and White Flare Preorders

While preorders for Black Bolt and White Flare have not yet been confirmed, they are expected to become available around mid-May. This timeline aligns with the reveal-to-preorder window observed with another 2025 release, Pokémon TCG: Destined Rivals, set to launch this month.

For the latest updates on preorders and stock availability, keep an eye on IGN and follow @IGNDeals on Twitter. Here are the confirmed release dates for the various 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, will also debut. These cards will 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, through the Pokémon TCG Live app on iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows. The digital release will allow 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 are expected to be released in the coming weeks.

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