The Pokémon Company has exciting news for fans of the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG). They've announced a new split expansion for the Scarlet & Violet series, titled Scarlet & Violet: Black Bolt and Scarlet & Violet: White Flare. Both sets are set to launch on July 18, 2025, and will be available at participating retailers worldwide.
These expansions celebrate the 156 Pokémon from the Unova region, with each Unova Pokémon featured as either an illustration rare or a special illustration rare card. Collectors 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 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 with either a rainbow Poké Ball or Master Ball design across the card.
In a nod to nostalgia, these expansions will also bring back elements from the Black & White series, such as foil styles and Basic Energy cards with the original Black & White designs.
Pokémon TCG: Black Bolt and White Flare Preorders
While preorders for Black Bolt and White Flare haven’t been confirmed yet, they are expected to become available around mid-May. This timeline aligns with the reveal-to-preorder window seen with another 2025 release, Pokémon TCG: Destined Rivals, launching this month.
Stay tuned to IGN for updates on preorders and broader Pokémon TCG stock news, and follow @IGNDeals on Twitter for the latest drops. Here are the confirmed release dates for each set in 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, featuring full artwork in either black or white monochrome, depending on the expansion
Players will also have the opportunity to 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 allows 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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