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Preorder Pokémon TCG: Black Bolt, White Flare Now

Author : Hannah

May 28,2025

Get ready, Pokémon TCG fans! The highly anticipated Scarlet & Violet expansions, Black Bolt and White Flare, are set to hit major retailers like Best Buy and Amazon in the US starting May 8. Secure your preorders now for an exciting addition to your collection!

White Flare Elite Trainer Box (ETB)

$49.99 at Best Buy

Victini Illustration Collection

$21.99 at Best Buy

Black Bolt Elite Trainer Box (ETB)

$59.99 at Best Buy

Unova Poster Collection

$18.99 at Best Buy

Unova Mini Tin

$14.99 at Best Buy

Booster Pack

$4.99 at Best Buy

Black Bolt Binder Collection

$29.99 at Best Buy

White Flare Binder Collection

$29.99 at Best Buy

**What's the Latest?** Best Buy has its listings up but not live yet. Use the links above to be ready when preorders go live. Also, keep an eye out for select sets like the Elite Trainer Boxes, which will be available on May 9 exclusively through the Best Buy app.

Following the successful dual release format seen in the mainline Pokémon games and the innovative approach of Black and White 2, these expansions promise to be a thrilling addition to the Pokémon TCG. Like their predecessors, Black Bolt and White Flare are expected to sell out rapidly. Here’s a rundown of what to expect from this epic set:

Available July 18, 2025:

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

Available August 1, 2025:

Tech Sticker Collection: Includes three booster packs, a promo card featuring Reuniclus or Gothitelle, and a themed sticker sheet.
Unova Victini Illustration Collection: Comes with four booster packs, a foil promo card featuring Victini, a premium parallel Poké Ball version of Victini, and an oversized foil card.

Available August 22, 2025:

Booster Bundle: Includes six booster packs from either Black Bolt or White Flare.

Key Features Across Both Expansions:

Six 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
A new card style, called Black White rare, debuting with full artwork in either black or white monochrome, depending on the expansion.

Players can also dive into the digital realm with Scarlet & Violet: Black Bolt and White Flare starting July 17, 2025, via the Pokémon TCG Live app on iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows. The digital release offers the chance to collect and battle with new Unova-region cards and earn in-game login bonuses.

Where To Preorder:

Retailers like Best Buy are implementing measures to ensure optimal stock availability. Here are some tips to secure your preorders:

Make sure you have an account set up.
Confirm your location and address for store pickup or shipping.
Add the item to your cart as soon as possible for account verification and inventory checks.
Follow on-screen prompts and avoid refreshing or closing your browser window.
Do not use multiple devices to secure stock, as retailers often track your IP address (sometimes bypassing VPNs).
Complete the purchase as soon as possible.

Here's where you can get all available products. We'll continue to monitor retailers and update this article as preorders go live: