The Pokémon Company has unveiled an exciting new split expansion for the Pokémon TCG, extending the Scarlet & Violet series. Named Scarlet & Violet: Black Bolt and Scarlet & Violet: White Flare, both sets are set to hit shelves on July 18, 2025, at participating retailers worldwide.
These expansions delve into the 156 Pokémon originally discovered in the Unova region, with each Pokémon appearing as either an illustration rare or a special illustration rare card. Enthusiasts can look forward to different versions of these cards in the 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 highlight Reshiram. Both sets introduce three types of parallel foil patterns, including designs featuring either a rainbow Poké Ball or Master Ball across the card.
Fans will also enjoy a nostalgic touch with the return of card elements from the Black & White series, such as classic foil styles and Basic Energy cards sporting the original Black & White series designs.
Pokémon TCG: Black Bolt and White Flare Preorders
While preorders for Black Bolt and White Flare are yet to be confirmed, they are expected to become available around mid-May, aligning with the reveal-to-preorder window seen with the upcoming Pokémon TCG: Destined Rivals set.
Stay updated with IGN for the latest on preorder availability and broader Pokémon TCG stock news, and follow @IGNDeals on Twitter for real-time updates on new releases. 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 essential 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 enjoy these expansions digitally starting July 17, 2025, via the Pokémon TCG Live app on iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows. The digital release offers the chance to collect and battle with new Unova-region cards and earn exclusive in-game login bonuses.
More details about the expansion, preorders, and card previews will be shared in the coming weeks.
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