Pokémon TCG Unveils Dual Expansions: Black Bolt and White Flare

The Pokémon Company has exciting news for fans of the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), announcing a new split expansion for the Scarlet & Violet series. Named Scarlet & Violet: Black Bolt and Scarlet & Violet: White Flare, these expansions are set to launch on July 18, 2025, and 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 unique versions available in both Black Bolt and White Flare products.

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

In a nod to nostalgia, these expansions will also bring back elements from the Black & White series, such as classic foil styles and Basic Energy cards with the original Black & White series designs.

Pokémon TCG: Black Bolt and White Flare Preorders

While preorders for Black Bolt and White Flare have not been confirmed yet, 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, which is set to launch this month.

Stay tuned to IGN for updates on preorders and the latest Pokémon TCG stock news. You can also follow @IGNDeals on Twitter for real-time updates on the latest drops. Here are the confirmed release dates for the various products within 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 will also have the opportunity to 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 expansion, preorders, and card previews are expected in the coming weeks.

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