The Pokémon Company has unveiled an exciting new split expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, continuing the Scarlet & Violet series. Named Scarlet & Violet: Black Bolt and Scarlet & Violet: White Flare, both sets are slated for release on July 18, 2025, and will be available at participating retailers worldwide.
These expansions will shine a spotlight on the 156 Pokémon originally from the Unova region. Each Unova Pokémon will be showcased as either an illustration rare or a special illustration rare card, with unique versions found in the Black Bolt and White Flare products.
Scarlet & Violet: Black Bolt and White Flare - English Reveal
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Scarlet & Violet: Black Bolt will feature the Legendary Pokémon Zekrom, while Scarlet & Violet: White Flare will highlight Reshiram. Both sets will introduce three types of parallel foil patterns, including two that display either a rainbow Poké Ball or Master Ball design across the card.
Additionally, these expansions will revive elements from the Black & White series, including nostalgic 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 yet been confirmed, they are expected to become available around mid-May. This aligns with the reveal-to-preorder timeline observed for another 2025 release, Pokémon TCG: Destined Rivals, which is launching this month.
Stay tuned to IGN for the latest on preorder availability and broader Pokémon TCG stock updates, and follow @IGNDeals on Twitter for real-time alerts 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 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, featuring 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 expansion, preorders, and card previews will be shared in the coming weeks.
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