The Pokémon Company has exciting news for fans of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, 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.
The spotlight of these expansions shines on the 156 Pokémon originally discovered in the Unova region. Each of these 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 sets.
Scarlet & Violet: White Flare and Black Bolt - 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 introduce three types of parallel foil patterns, including two that showcase either a rainbow Poké Ball or Master Ball design across the card.
These expansions also bring back beloved elements from the Black & White series, such as nostalgic foil styles and Basic Energy cards designed in the original Black & White format.
Pokémon TCG: Black Bolt and White Flare Preorders
While preorders for Black Bolt and White Flare have not been officially confirmed, they are expected to become available around mid-May. This aligns with the typical reveal-to-preorder timeline observed with previous releases like Pokémon TCG: Destined Rivals, which is set to launch this month.
Stay updated with IGN for the latest on preorder availability and Pokémon TCG stock news, and 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 debut, 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, via the Pokémon TCG Live app on iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows. This digital release allows players to collect and battle with the new Unova-region cards and earn in-game login bonuses.
Stay tuned for more details on the expansion, preorders, and card previews in the coming weeks.
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