This article contains the essential details about the upcoming Pokémon sets Black Bolt and White Flare. It will be updated weekly as more information about the two sets is revealed.
Unlike most Pokémon sets published internationally, Black Bolt and White Flare are being marketed together and share the same release date and selling points. This article will cover them both.
Key Information
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Name |
Black Bolt |
White Flare |
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Game |
Pokémon TCG |
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Prereleases Dates |
(No Prereleases) |
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Release Date |
Friday, July 18, 2025 |
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Major Selling Points |
Together, Black Bolt and White Flare contain all and only the 156 Pokémon from the Unova Pokédex. I.e., only Gen V Pokémon, as featured in the 2010 Pokémon video games Pokémon Black and Pokémon White. This gimmick makes Black Bolt and White Flare the spiritual successors to the Pokémon set Scarlet & Violet—151, which contained all 151 Gen I Pokémon. Additionally, the sets together contain a full-card alternate art card for each of these 156 Pokémon, at either Illustration Rare or Special Illustration Rare rarity. |
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Set Breakdown
Black Bolt and White Flare will both contain 86 cards with distinct collector numbers before Secret Rares. Counting Secret Rares, they are expected to contain 172 and 173 numbered cards respectively.
Like Prismatic Evolutions, many cards in Black Bolt and White Flare have up to three additional variants. These variants will have the same art and collector number, but different foiling.
- Each card of Rare rarity or lower is also expected to have a normal Reverse Holo variant and a Poké Ball variant.
- Each Pokémon (non-Trainer) card of Rare rarity or lower is also expected to have a Master Ball variant.
Product Breakdown
The following sealed products are announced for Black Bolt and White Flare.
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Product |
Release Date |
MSRP |
Market Price (Jul 1, 2025) |
Estimated Value* |
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July 18, 2025 |
$49.99 |
$125.32 |
TBD Also contains accessories. |
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July 18, 2025 |
$49.99 |
$115.55 |
TBD Also contains accessories. |
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July 18, 2025 |
$29.99 |
$64.68 |
TBD Also contains card binder. |
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July 18, 2025 |
$29.99 |
$59.65 |
TBD Also contains card binder. |
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July 18, 2025 |
$14.99 |
$43.03 |
TBD Also contains poster. |
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Unova Mini Tin |
July 18, 2025 |
$9.99 |
~$30.00 each |
TBD Also contains art card, sticker, and the tin itself. |
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August 1, 2025 |
$14.99 |
$37.53 |
TBD Also contains sticker sheet. |
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August 1, 2025 |
$14.99 |
$43.07 |
TBD Also contains sticker sheet. |
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August 1, 2025 |
TBD |
$85.04 |
TBD |
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August 22, 2025 |
$26.94 |
$67.66 |
TBD |
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August 22, 2025 |
$26.94 |
$64.83 |
TBD |
*Average value of all cards in the product, based on TCGplayer Market Prices for Near Mint cards and estimated pull rates for Black Bolt and White Flare booster packs.
Key Singles
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Black Bolt |
White Flare |
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Zekrom ex 172/086
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Reshiram ex 173/086
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Additional Resources
- Official Press Release from The Pokémon Company International
- “Reshiram and Zekrom Dazzle in New Pokémon TCG Artwork” from The Pokémon Company International
- “Everything We Know About Pokémon TCG Black Bolt and White Flare” on TCGplayer