Scarlet & Violet - Black Bolt and Scarlet & Violet - White Flare Officially Revealed as Split Expansion for Pokémon TCG International Release

Published on 6 May 2025 at 10:11

New set features all 156 Unova Pokémon, returning foil patterns from Black & White, and exclusive products with Zekrom, Reshiram, Victini, and more.


We have first information about our next upcoming Special (Dual) set named (SV10.5) Scarlet & Violet - Black Bolt / Scarlet & Violet - White Flare.

 

This (dual) set is based off the Japanese Black Bolt / White Flare dual set which releases next month in June. We now have product images and the first set information.

 

As stated in the Japanese version, this set is made around all 159 Unova Pokemon from the setting for the adventures of Pokemon Black and White and Pokemon Black 2 and White 2. I believe this is the first ever time TPCi is releasing a set this way in 2 different sets.

 

From what we have seen (not 100% confirmed), the first products of this set releases on July 18 and August 1, 2025.

 

Black Bolt / White Flare booster packs will not be sold in traditional Booster boxes, so look for them in specialty products.


Update: Set is officially revealed by TPCi:

 

The Pokemon Company International has officially revealed the latest split expansion for the Pokemon Trading Card Game: Scarlet & Violet—Black Bolt and Scarlet & Violet—White Flare.

 

Launching worldwide on July 18, 2025, this first ever dual set takes players back to the Unova region as seen in Pokemon Black and White and Pokemon Black 2 and White 2. All 156 originally discovered Unova Pokemon are featured in both sets. The split expansion introduces new rare card styles, nostalgic elements from the Black & White Series, and a variety of exclusive products starring Zekrom, Reshiram, and Victini.

 

Details:

  • First products release on July 18, 2025.
  • TPCi is calling this a "split expansion".
  • Features all 156 Unova Pokémon.
    • Split across Scarlet & Violet — Black Bolt and Scarlet & Violet — White Flare
    • Each Unova Pokémon gets an illustration rare or special illustration rare
  • Found in products from either expansion (not sold in traditional Booster boxes)
  • Black Bolt / White Flare will introduce the highly styled Black White rare cards, which will feature card illustrations in a monochromatic black or white design.
  • No mention of Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box as of now.
  • Each expansion will include three different parallel foil sets, two of which will feature either a rainbow Poké Ball or Master Ball pattern shimmering across the card.
  • Some cards will feature a nostalgic foil pattern and Basic Energy cards featuring the original Black & White Series designs.
  • White Flare includes Keldeo ex (confirmed).
  • Black Bolt includes Meloetta ex (confirmed).

 

Also check our Upcoming Sets page to check out what sets are releasing later this year


Scarlet & Violet—Black Bolt and Scarlet & Violet—White Flare will include:

 

  • 6 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

Set Description:

Scarlet & Violet—Black Bolt

Reunite with the Pokémon of Unova and rise to the top as a Trainer in a land of unity and legends! Evolve first partner Snivy all the way to Serperior ex, and discover the inspiring power of ideals with the region’s Legendary and Mythical Pokémon, including Zekrom ex and Meloetta ex. As you fill out your Pokédex, keep an eye out for special illustrations of each Pokémon and parallel cards with Poké Ball patterns in the Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Black Bolt expansion!

  • Over 170 cards

  • More than 65 illustration rare cards

  • More than 5 special illustration rare cards

  • More than 5 Pokémon ex

Scarlet & Violet—White Flare

Reunite with the Pokémon of Unova and rise to the top as a Trainer in a land of unity and legends! Evolve first partners Tepig and Oshawott all the way to Emboar and Samurott, and discover the undeniable power of truth with the region’s Legendary and Mythical Pokémon, including Reshiram ex and Keldeo ex. As you fill out your Pokédex, keep an eye out for special illustrations of each Pokémon and parallel cards with Poké Ball patterns in the Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—White Flare expansion!

  • Over 170 cards

  • 70 illustration rare cards

  • More than 5 special illustration rare cards

  • More than 5 Pokémon ex


Products:


Scarlet & Violet - Black Bolt Elite Trainer Box

Scarlet & Violet - Black Bolt Elite Trainer Box

Release Date: July 18, 2025

MSRP: $49.99 USD

    Includes nine Scarlet & Violet—Black Bolt or Scarlet & Violet—White Flare booster packs, respectively; one illustration rare style promo card featuring Thundurus or Tornadus, respectively; and various gameplay accessories.


    Scarlet & Violet - Black Bolt Binder Collection

    Scarlet & Violet - White Flare Binder Collection

    Release Date: July 18, 2025

    MSRP: $29.99 USD

      Includes five Scarlet & Violet—Black Bolt or Scarlet & Violet—White Flare booster packs, respectively; and one nine-pocket album featuring Zekrom or Reshiram, respectively, to organize and store Pokémon TCG cards.


      Scarlet & Violet - Unova Poster Collection

      Release Date: July 18, 2025

      MSRP: $18.99 USD

          Includes two Scarlet & Violet—Black Bolt booster packs; two Scarlet & Violet—White Flare booster packs; three promo cards featuring Snivy, Tepig and Oshawott; and one full-size, two-sided poster.


          Scarlet & Violet - Unova Mini Tin

          Release Date: July 18, 2025

          MSRP: $9.99 USD

            Includes one Scarlet & Violet—Black Bolt booster pack; one Scarlet & Violet—White Flare booster pack; one art card and one sticker card matching the tin’s art.


            Scarlet & Violet - Black Bolt Tech Sticker Collection

            Scarlet & Violet - White Flare Tech Sticker Collection

            Release Date: August 1, 2025

            MSRP: $15.99 USD

              Includes three Scarlet & Violet—Black Bolt or Scarlet & Violet—White Flare booster packs, respectively; one illustration rare style promo card featuring Reuniclus or Gothitelle, respectively; and one sticker sheet for personalizing laptops, tablets and other tech devices.


              Scarlet & Violet - Unova Victini Illustration Collection

              Release Date: August 1, 2025

              MSRP: $21.99 USD

                Includes two Scarlet & Violet—Black Bolt booster packs; two Scarlet & Violet—White Flare booster packs; one illustration rare style promo card featuring Victini; one premium parallel Poké Ball card featuring Victini; and one oversize illustration rare style foil promo card featuring Victini.


                Scarlet & Violet - Black Bolt Booster Bundle

                Scarlet & Violet - White Flare Booster Bundle

                Release Date: August 22, 2025

                MSRP: $26.94 USD

                Includes six Scarlet & Violet—Black Bolt or Scarlet & Violet—White Flare booster packs, respectively.

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