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Preorder Pokémon TCG: Black Bolt, White Flare Now

by Adam May 24,2025

Pokémon TCG enthusiasts, get ready for the thrilling new expansions, Scarlet & Violet: Black Bolt and White Flare, set to hit major retailers like Best Buy and Amazon starting May 8 in the US. Here's your chance to secure your preorders and dive into the action-packed world of Unova.

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 ready, though not yet live. Use the links provided to be prepared when preorders open. Some select sets, like the Elite Trainer Boxes, will be available exclusively via the Best Buy app starting May 9.

Following the successful dual release format seen in the mainline Pokémon games and the innovative approach of dual sequels in Black and White 2, these expansions promise to be a hit. Given their popularity, Black Bolt and White Flare are expected to sell out rapidly. Here's a detailed look at what's coming:

Available July 18, 2025:

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

Available August 1, 2025:

Tech Sticker Collection: Three booster packs, a promo card featuring Reuniclus or Gothitelle, and a themed sticker sheet.
Unova Victini Illustration Collection: 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: 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, featuring full artwork in either black or white monochrome, depending on the expansion.

Players can also enjoy these expansions digitally starting July 17, 2025, via the Pokémon TCG Live app on iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows. The digital release allows collectors and battlers to engage with new Unova-region cards and earn in-game login bonuses.

Where To Preorder:

To ensure you get your hands on these coveted sets, retailers like Best Buy are implementing measures to manage stock availability. Here's what you need to do:

Set up an account on your preferred retailer's website.
Confirm your location and address for store pickup or shipping.
Add the item to your cart as soon as preorders go live for account verification and inventory checks.
Follow on-screen prompts carefully and avoid refreshing or closing your browser window.
Do not use multiple devices to secure stock, as retailers often track IP addresses, including bypassing VPNs.
Complete the purchase as quickly as possible.

Here's where you can preorder all available products. We'll continue to update this guide as more preorders become available: