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Pokémon TCG: Black Bolt & White Flare Preorders Live

by Patrick Sep 28,2025

The new Pokémon TCG expansions Scarlet & Violet: Black Bolt and White Flare launch May 8 at major US retailers including Best Buy and Amazon. Secure your preorders now.

White Flare Elite Trainer Box

3$49.99 at Best Buy

Victini Illustration Collection

4$21.99 at Best Buy

Black Bolt Elite Trainer Box

2$59.99 at Best Buy

Unova Poster Collection

2$18.99 at Best Buy

Mini Tin Collection

2$14.99 at Best Buy

Booster Pack

2$4.99 at Best Buy

Black Bolt Binder Collection

1$29.99 at Best Buy

White Flare Binder Collection

1$29.99 at Best Buy

Current status: Best Buy has listings prepared but not yet active. Bookmark these links for when preorders begin.

Certain products like Elite Trainer Boxes will become available May 9 exclusively through the Best Buy app.

Continuing the Pokémon series' tradition of dual releases, this expansion promises exciting new content reminiscent of Black and White 2.

As with previous popular sets, Black Bolt and White Flare will likely sell out fast. Here's the complete lineup launching soon.

Launching July 18, 2025:

Scarlet & Violet: Black Bolt/White Flare Elite Trainer Box

Includes 9 booster packs, Thundurus/Tornadus promo card, and gameplay accessoriesBinder CollectionFeatures 5 booster packs and premium Zekrom/Reshiram 9-pocket albumUnova Poster CollectionContains 2 booster packs per expansion, Snivy/Tepig/Oshawott promo cards, and double-sided posterUnova Mini TinIncludes 1 booster pack per expansion plus collectible art card and sticker

Available August 1, 2025:

Tech Sticker Collection

Contains 3 booster packs, Reuniclus/Gothitelle promo card, and themed sticker sheetUnova Victini Illustration CollectionIncludes 4 booster packs, foil Victini promo, premium Poké Ball variant, and oversized foil card

Available August 22, 2025:

Booster Bundle

Features 6 Black Bolt or White Flare booster packs

Key Features Across Both Expansions:

Six powerful Pokémon exEight ultra rare Pokémon and Supporter cardsIllustration/special illustration rare cards for Unova PokémonSpecial illustration rare Supporter cards

The expansions introduce Black White rare cards featuring stunning monochromatic artwork matching each set's theme.

Digital availability begins July 17, 2025 via Pokémon TCG Live on iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows. Players can collect Unova-region cards and earn exclusive login bonuses.

Preorder Information:

Retailers like Best Buy are implementing purchase limits to maintain availability. Prepare your account with these steps:

Create/store login credentialsVerify shipping/pickup addressHave items ready in cartFollow checkout instructions without refreshingAvoid using multiple devicesComplete purchase promptly

Browse available products below. We'll update as more retailers open preorders: