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Preorder Pokémon TCG: Black Bolt, White Flare Now

by Violet May 12,2025

The Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) is set to expand with the highly anticipated Scarlet & Violet expansions, Black Bolt and White Flare, launching at major retailers like Best Buy and Amazon starting May 8 in the US. These new sets promise to bring excitement with a variety of products available for preorder. Here's where you can secure your items:

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 currently has listings available, but they are not live yet. Use the links above to be ready when preorders go live. Additionally, select sets like the Elite Trainer Boxes will be available on May 9 through the Best Buy app.

These expansions follow the dual release format of the mainline Pokémon games and the approach of dual sequels in Black and White 2, promising to be an exciting addition to the TCG. Given the popularity of previous sets, Black Bolt and White Flare are expected to sell out quickly. Here's a detailed look at what's coming:

Available July 18, 2025:

Scarlet & Violet: Black Bolt or White Flare Elite Trainer Box: Each contains 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: Includes one booster pack from each expansion, one art card, and one sticker card.

Available August 1, 2025:

Tech Sticker Collection: Contains three booster packs, a promo card featuring Reuniclus or Gothitelle, and a themed sticker sheet.
Unova Victini Illustration Collection: Includes 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, will also debut. These cards will feature full artwork in either black or white monochrome, depending on the expansion.

Players can also access Scarlet & Violet: Black Bolt and White Flare digitally starting July 17, 2025, through the Pokémon TCG Live app on iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows. The digital release will allow players to collect and battle with new Unova-region cards and earn in-game login bonuses.

Where To Preorder:

To ensure the best chance at securing stock, retailers like Best Buy are implementing restrictions. Here are some steps to follow:

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 do not refresh or close your browser window.
Avoid using multiple devices to secure stock, as retailers may track your IP Address (sometimes bypassing VPNs).
Complete the purchase as soon as possible.

Here's where you can preorder all available products. We'll keep this article updated as preorders become live: