The Pokémon TCG's latest Scarlet & Violet expansions, Black Bolt and White Flare, launch at major US retailers including Best Buy and Amazon starting May 8. Here's your complete preorder guide.
White Flare Elite Trainer Box
$49.99 at Best Buy
Victini Illustration Collection
$21.99 at Best Buy
Black Bolt Elite Trainer Box
$59.99 at Best Buy
Poster Collection
$18.99 at Best Buy
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
Current Availability: Best Buy has posted listings that will go live soon. Bookmark the links above to secure your preorders when they become available.
Select products like Elite Trainer Boxes will launch May 9 exclusively through the Best Buy app.
Following Pokémon's successful dual-release strategy from Black and White 2, these expansions promise exciting new content.
Like recent Pokémon TCG releases, Black Bolt and White Flare will likely sell out fast. Here's the full product lineup:
Available July 18, 2025:
Scarlet & Violet: Black Bolt or White Flare Elite Trainer Box - Includes 9 booster packs, Thundurus/Tornadus promo card, and gameplay accessories
Binder Collection - Contains 5 booster packs plus a Zekrom/Reshiram-themed 9-pocket album
Unova Poster Collection - Comes with 2 booster packs from each expansion, Snivy/Tepig/Oshawott promo cards, and double-sided poster
Unova Mini Tin - Includes 1 booster pack per expansion plus collectible art and sticker cards
Available August 1, 2025:
Tech Sticker Collection - Features 3 booster packs, Reuniclus/Gothitelle promo card, and themed sticker sheet
Unova Victini Illustration Collection - Contains 4 booster packs, foil Victini promo card, premium Poké Ball variant, and oversized foil card
Available August 22, 2025:
Booster Bundle - Includes 6 booster packs from either expansion
Key Features:
Six powerful Pokémon ex
Eight ultra rare Pokémon and Supporter cards
Special illustration rare cards for Unova Pokémon
New Black White rare card style featuring monochrome artwork
The expansions will launch digitally on July 17, 2025 via Pokémon TCG Live across all platforms, with special login bonuses available.
Preorder Tips:
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Complete purchases immediately
Preorder Links:
Best Buy
Target
Walmart
Magic Madhouse
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