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Pokémon TCG: Black Bolt and White Flare Preorders Now Open

Author : Brooklyn

Feb 07,2026

Pokémon TCG's latest Scarlet & Violet expansions, Black Bolt and White Flare, will hit major retailers like Best Buy and Amazon starting May 8 in the US. Secure your preorder now.

White Flare Elite Trainer Box

$49.99 at Best Buy

Victini Illustration Set

$21.99 at Best Buy

Black Bolt Elite Trainer Box

$59.99 at Best Buy

Unova Poster Set

$18.99 at Best Buy

Mini Tin

$14.99 at Best Buy

Booster Pack

$4.99 at Best Buy

Black Bolt Binder Set

$29.99 at Best Buy

White Flare Binder Set

$29.99 at Best Buy

What's the latest? Best Buy has listings ready, but they’re not live yet. Check the links above to prepare for when preorders begin.

Select items, like the Elite Trainer Boxes, will be available via the Best Buy app starting May 9.

Mirroring the dual-release style of Pokémon’s mainline games and the innovative dual sequels of Black and White 2, this set promises to be a standout.

As with past releases, Black Bolt and White Flare are expected to sell out fast. Here’s what’s included in this exciting set.

Available July 18, 2025:

Scarlet & Violet: Black Bolt or White Flare Elite Trainer Box, featuring nine booster packs, a rare illustration promo card with Thundurus or Tornadus, and essential gameplay accessories.Binder Set, with five booster packs and a nine-pocket album showcasing Zekrom or Reshiram.Unova Poster Set, including two booster packs from each expansion, three promo cards with Snivy, Tepig, and Oshawott, and a double-sided full-size poster.Unova Mini Tin, containing one booster pack from each expansion, an art card, and a sticker card.

Available August 1, 2025:

Tech Sticker Set, with three booster packs, a promo card featuring Reuniclus or Gothitelle, and a themed sticker sheet.Unova Victini Illustration Set, including four booster packs, a foil promo card with Victini, a premium parallel Poké Ball Victini, and an oversized foil card.

Available August 22, 2025:

Booster Bundle, containing six booster packs from either Black Bolt or White Flare.

Key Features Across Both Expansions:

Six Pokémon ex cards.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.

A new Black White rare card style will debut, featuring full artwork in monochrome, either black or white, based on the expansion.

Players can 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, allowing collection and battles with new Unova cards and in-game login rewards.

Where to Preorder:

Retailers like Best Buy are implementing measures to ensure stock availability. Follow these steps for a smooth preorder process:

Create an account with your preferred retailer.Confirm your store pickup or shipping address.Add items to your cart quickly for verification and inventory checks.Follow on-screen instructions without refreshing or closing the browser.Avoid using multiple devices, as retailers may track IP addresses (bypassing VPNs in some cases).Complete your purchase promptly.

Here’s where to find all available products. We’ll update this guide as preorders go live: