The Pokémon Company has exciting news for fans of the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), announcing a new split expansion for the Scarlet & Violet series. This new expansion, titled Scarlet & Violet: Black Bolt and Scarlet & Violet: White Flare, is set to launch on July 18, 2025, and will be available at participating retailers worldwide.
These expansions will spotlight the 156 Pokémon originally discovered in the Unova region. Each Unova Pokémon will be showcased 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 prominently 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 with either a rainbow Poké Ball or Master Ball design across the card.
Adding a touch of nostalgia, the expansions will bring back elements from the Black & White series, such as classic foil styles and Basic Energy cards designed in the original Black & White series format.
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 open around mid-May. This timeline aligns with the reveal-to-preorder window observed 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 news for the Pokémon TCG, and follow @IGNDeals on Twitter for real-time information on product 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 box includes nine booster packs, an illustration rare promo card featuring Thundurus or Tornadus, and various gameplay accessories.
- Binder Collection: Contains 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: Features three booster packs, a promo card showcasing Reuniclus or Gothitelle, and a themed sticker sheet.
- Unova Victini Illustration Collection: Contains 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.
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 enjoy 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 enable players to collect and battle with the new Unova-region cards and receive in-game login bonuses.
More details on the expansions, including preorders and card previews, are expected to be released in the coming weeks.
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