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Pokémon Company Reveals New Split TCG Expansions: Black Bolt and White Flare

Author : Gabriel Update : May 16,2025

The Pokémon Company has exciting news for fans of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, as they've announced a new split expansion for the Scarlet & Violet series. Named Scarlet & Violet: Black Bolt and Scarlet & Violet: White Flare, these expansions are set to hit the shelves on July 18, 2025, at participating retailers worldwide.

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

In a nod to nostalgia, the expansions will revive elements from the classic Black & White series, including distinctive foil styles and Basic Energy cards that echo the original designs from that era.

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

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Preorders for Black Bolt and White Flare are expected to become available around mid-May, aligning with the preorder timeline seen with the upcoming Pokémon TCG: Destined Rivals, set to launch this month. Keep an eye on IGN for the latest updates on preorders and stock availability, and follow @IGNDeals on Twitter for real-time deal alerts. Here are the confirmed release dates for 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 box contains nine booster packs, an illustration rare promo card featuring Thundurus or Tornadus, and various 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.

Both expansions will feature key elements such as six Pokémon ex, eight ultra rare Pokémon and Supporter cards, and one illustration rare or special illustration rare card for each Unova Pokémon. Additionally, 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 enjoy these expansions 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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