The Pokémon Company has unveiled an exciting new expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, extending the Scarlet & Violet series with the releases titled Scarlet & Violet: Black Bolt and Scarlet & Violet: White Flare. Both expansions are set to hit the shelves on July 18, 2025, at participating retailers worldwide.
These expansions spotlight the 156 Pokémon from the Unova region, each of which will be featured as either an illustration rare or a special illustration rare card. Fans can expect to find different versions of these cards across 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 showcase the Legendary Pokémon Zekrom, while Scarlet & Violet: White Flare will highlight Reshiram. Both sets will introduce three types of parallel foil patterns, including unique designs featuring either a rainbow Poké Ball or a Master Ball across the card.
Adding a touch of nostalgia, these expansions will bring back elements from the Black & White series, including the iconic foil styles and Basic Energy cards designed in the original Black & White series aesthetic.
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.
Keep an eye on IGN for updates on preorders and the latest on Pokémon TCG stock, and follow @IGNDeals on Twitter for real-time updates on new drops. Here are the confirmed release dates for the various products within 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 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 have the opportunity to experience Scarlet & Violet: Black Bolt and White Flare digitally starting July 17, 2025, via the Pokémon TCG Live app available on iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows. The digital release will allow players to collect and battle with new Unova-region cards and receive in-game login bonuses.
More details on the expansion, preorders, and card previews are expected to be released in the coming weeks.
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