The Pokémon Company has unveiled a new dual expansion for the Pokémon TCG, continuing the Scarlet & Violet series. Named Scarlet & Violet: Black Bolt and Scarlet & Violet: White Flare, both expansions are set to launch worldwide on July 18, 2025, at participating retailers.

These expansions highlight the 156 Pokémon first discovered in the Unova region. Every Unova Pokémon will be featured as either an illustration rare or a special illustration rare card, with distinct variations exclusive to Black Bolt and White Flare products.

Scarlet & Violet: White Flare and Black Bolt - Official English Reveal

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Scarlet & Violet: Black Bolt will showcase the Legendary Pokémon Zekrom, while Scarlet & Violet: White Flare features Reshiram. Both sets will introduce three distinct parallel foil patterns, including two that display either a rainbow Poké Ball or Master Ball design across the entire card.

The expansions will also revive nostalgic card elements from the original Black & White series, such as retro foil styles and Basic Energy cards using the classic Black & White series artwork.

Pokémon TCG: Black Bolt and White Flare Preorder Details

Preorders for Black Bolt and White Flare have not been officially announced yet, but they are anticipated to become available around mid-May. This timeline is consistent with the announcement-to-preorder period observed for another 2025 release: Pokémon TCG: Destined Rivals, which launches later this month.

Stay tuned to IGN for preorder updates and the latest Pokémon TCG stock news, and follow @IGNDeals on X (formerly Twitter) for immediate notifications. For now, here are the confirmed release dates for the new Black Bolt and White Flare expansion sets.

Releasing July 18, 2025:

, each containing nine booster packs, an illustration rare promo card featuring Thundurus or Tornadus, and essential gameplay accessoriesBinder Collection, featuring five booster packs and a nine-pocket album showcasing Zekrom or ReshiramUnova Poster Collection, which includes two booster packs from each expansion, three promo cards featuring Snivy, Tepig, and Oshawott, and a full-size double-sided posterUnova Mini Tin, containing one booster pack from each expansion, one art card, and one sticker card

Releasing August 1, 2025:

, including three booster packs, a promo card featuring Reuniclus or Gothitelle, and a themed sticker sheetUnova Victini Illustration Collection, featuring four booster packs, a foil promo card of Victini, a premium parallel Poké Ball variant of Victini, and an oversized foil card

Releasing August 22, 2025:

, containing six booster packs from either the Black Bolt or White Flare expansion

Key Features of Both Expansions:

Six Pokémon exEight ultra rare Pokémon and Supporter cardsOne illustration rare or special illustration rare card for every Unova PokémonOne special illustration rare Supporter card

A brand-new card style, known as Black White rare, will also make its debut. These cards will display full artwork in a striking black or white monochrome style, 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. The digital release enables players to collect and battle using the new Unova-region cards, along with earning in-game login bonuses.

Further details on the expansions, preorders, and card previews are expected in the coming weeks.

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