The Pokémon Trading Card Game is set to make history this summer with the release of its first-ever dual English sets, titled Black Bolt and White Flare. These Scarlet & Violet special sets are officially launching on July 18th, 2025, and will focus exclusively on the Unova region, celebrating all 156 Pokémon from Generation V in a bold new way.
Following in the footsteps of the wildly successful Pokémon 151 release, Black Bolt and White Flare aim to bring Gen V nostalgia to collectors and players, packed with unique products, legendary artwork, and powerful cards.
Black Bolt & White Flare – What We Know
For the first time ever in English Pokémon TCG history, this expansion will be split into two separately branded sets, each with its own product line:
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Black Bolt – Headlined by the Legendary Pokémon Zekrom
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White Flare – Focused on the majestic Legendary Reshiram
Each set will include cards exclusive to its product line, making this release a must-collect for players, collectors, and fans of Unova Pokémon.
Set Highlights: A Celebration of Unova Pokémon
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✅ 156 Unova Pokémon featured — Every species from Generation V, from Snivy to Genesect
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🔥 Exclusive card pools for Black Bolt and White Flare, encouraging players to collect both sets
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🎴 Illustration rares, special artwork, and potential reprints of beloved Gen V cards in modern formats
This release isn’t just big — it’s Unova’s definitive moment in the Pokémon TCG.
Confirmed Product Lineup for July 2025
The Black Bolt and White Flare sets will roll out through multiple collector-friendly product formats:
⚡ Elite Trainer Boxes
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Two versions: One for Zekrom (Black Bolt), one for Reshiram (White Flare)
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Includes booster packs, card sleeves, a promo card, dice, and more
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Perfect for competitive players and display collectors alike
📒 Binder Collections
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Includes a themed 9-pocket binder and promo card, themed to Reshiram or Zekrom
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Designed to help fans complete their Unova Pokédex
🖼️ Poster Collection
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Includes oversized poster, exclusive promo, and booster packs
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A great pickup for display-focused collectors
🎁 Mini Tins (Set of 8)
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Each tin features a different Unova Pokémon
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Includes booster packs and art cards
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Ideal for giftable collecting and portable storage
Why This Release Matters
With rising interest in nostalgic Pokémon sets and a surge in popularity of Pokémon TCG Team Rocket and 151-era cards, the timing of Black Bolt & White Flare is perfect. Fans of Unova have been long overdue for a spotlight moment — and this dual-set structure allows for deeper set exploration and more focused collecting.
If Pokémon 151 was a love letter to millennials, Black Bolt & White Flare is a tribute to Gen V kids now growing into collectors and competitive players.
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