Pokemon TCG Black Bolt and White Flare Announced!

Aleph

May 12, 2025

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A brand new Pokemon TCG set named Black Bolt and White Flare has been announced for the Scarlet and Violet series! This set is a new split expansion that will feature all 156 Pokemon discovered in the Unova region, with each Pokemon getting a Illustration Rare or Special Illustration Rare card to collect!

This special set will feature two different Booster Packs; one for Black Bolt and the other for White Flare. The cards inside can contain a new card foil depending on the booster pack opened.

Pokemon TCG Black Bolt and White Flare Release Date

Pokemon TCG Black Bolt and White Flare will release this summer on July 18th 2025!

There will be a host of different products released for this set, include unique Elite Trainer Boxes for either Black Bolt or White Flare.

This set comes just after the newly announced Destined Rivals set featuring Team Rocket.

Pokemon TCG Black Bolt and White Flare Set Details

This special Pokemon Set will split the 156 Unova Pokemon between the two different boosters of Black Bolt and White Flare. This set will also see the return of special foil patterns for cards, including the Master Ball Foil and Rainbow Poke Ball foil.

This is the first time we are getting a "Split Set" where different cards can be pulled from different Booster Packs.

A new unique foil will be found depending on what pack you open, featuring a new monochromatic black or white design. Collecting the Master Set for this set will be interesting!

The Japanese Pokemon TCG Set equivalent (which will release in June) is also called Black Bolt and White Flare.

Here is what we know so far:

Set Details

Set Name: Black Bolt and White Flare

Set #: 10.5 (Scarlet and Violet)

Cards: 170+

• 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

Release Date: July 18th,  2025

Products:

• Black Bolt Elite Trainer Box (9 Booster Packs)
• White Flare Elite Trainer Box (9 Booster Packs)
• Eliter Trainer Box Pokemon Center Version (11 Booster Packs)
• Black Bolt Booster Bundle (6 Booster Packs)
• White Flare Booster Bundle (6 Booster Packs)
• White Flare Binder Collection (5 Booster Packs)
• Black Bolt Binder Collection (5 Booster Packs)
• Unova Poster Collection (4 Booster Packs)
• Unova Victini Illustration Collection (4 Booster Packs)
• White Flare Tech Sticker Collection (3 Booster Packs)
• Black Bolt Tech Sticker Collection (3 Booster Packs)
• Mini Tins (2 Booster Pack)

Previous Pokemon TCG sets have included:

• Destined Rivals (May 30th, 2025)
• Journey Together Set (March 28th, 2025)
• Prismatic Evolutions Set (January 17th, 2025)
• Surging Sparks Set (November 8th, 2024)
• Stellar Crown Set (September 13th, 2024)

Black Bolt and White Flare Product Previews

This set contains lots of variations of the products for the new split set! There are NO Booster Boxes this time round as it is a special set.

Black Bolt and White Flare Card Previews

Currently we have previews for the Promo card that is included in the White Flare Elite Trainer Box and Black Bolt Elite Trainer Box.

The White Flare ETB will contain Tornadus, and you get two of them if you buy the PokemonCenter version.

The Black Bolt ETB will contain Thundurus, and you get two of them if you buy the PokemonCenter version.

Where To Buy Pokemon TCG Black Bolt and White Flare?

Below are some of our favorite retailers that sell Pokemon TCG cards and are well worth a look at when it comes to buying the latest set.

Pokemon TCG is in high-demand right now and many stores have limited supplies, so you'll have to keep checking back to see if any new TCG product remains in stock.