The Pokémon Company has unveiled an exciting new split expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), continuing the popular 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.
These expansions celebrate the 156 Pokémon originally discovered in the Unova region, featuring each Pokémon as either an illustration rare or a special illustration rare card. Fans can look forward to different versions of these cards within 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 spotlight the Legendary Pokémon Zekrom, while Scarlet & Violet: White Flare will showcase Reshiram. Both sets will introduce three distinct parallel foil patterns, including two that feature either a rainbow Poké Ball or Master Ball design across the card.
The expansions will also revive elements from the beloved Black & White series, including nostalgic foil styles and Basic Energy cards that echo the original Black & White series designs.
Pokémon TCG: Black Bolt and White Flare Preorders
While preorders for Black Bolt and White Flare have yet to be officially confirmed, they are expected to become available around mid-May. This timeline aligns with the reveal-to-preorder window observed with another 2025 release, Pokémon TCG: Destined Rivals, set to launch this month.
Stay tuned to IGN for updates on preorder availability and broader Pokémon TCG stock news, and follow @IGNDeals on Twitter for the latest product drops. Here are the confirmed release dates for the 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 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 also debut. These cards will feature 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 enables players to collect and battle with new Unova-region cards and earn in-game login bonuses.
More details on the expansions, preorders, and card previews are expected in the coming weeks.
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