Walmart+ Members Get Early Pokémon TCG Black Bolt & White Flare Preorder Access

Frequent sell-outs and scalping continue to plague the Pokémon TCG community, but Walmart is testing a new approach. Early access to the White Flare & Black Bolt sets now requires a paid Walmart+ membership.

Preorders for a range of White Flare and Black Bolt TCG products like Elite Trainer Boxes, Poster Collection Boxes, and Booster Bundles launch on June 18 at 9 PM ET. For the first wave, however, this early access is reserved for paying Walmart+ members while supplies last.

Pokémon TCG

Black Bolt - Elite Trainer Box

30See it at WalmartSee it at AmazonSee it at TargetPokémon TCG

White Flare - Elite Trainer Box

10See it at WalmartSee it at AmazonSee it at TargetPokémon TCG

Black Bolt Booster Bundle

6See it at WalmartSee it at AmazonSee it at Best BuyPokémon TCG

White Flare Booster Bundle

9See it at WalmartSee it at AmazonSee it at Best BuyPokémon TCG

Black Bolt Binder Collection

7See it at WalmartSee it at AmazonSee it at Best BuyPokémon TCG

White Flare Binder Collection

3See it at WalmartSee it at AmazonSee it at Best BuyPokémon TCG

Victini Illustration Collection

10See it at WalmartSee it at Best BuyPokémon TCG

Poster Collection

7See it at WalmartSee it at Best BuyPokémon TCG

Mini Tin

3See it at WalmartSee it at Best BuyPokémon TCG

Booster Pack

3$4.99 at Best BuyPokémon TCG

Black Bolt Tech Sticker Collection

3See it at WalmartSee it at Best BuyPokémon TCG

White Flare Tech Sticker Collection

1See it at Walmart$15.99 at Best Buy

Any remaining stock after the member-exclusive period will then be available to all shoppers. While the Walmart+ hub advertises a 30-day free trial, individual product pages clarify that only paid members can secure preorders during the early access window.

A standard Walmart+ membership costs $12.95 per month or $98 per year, which averages out to roughly $8.17 per month.

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While needing a subscription to secure a preorder can be frustrating, Walmart+ includes several perks: free delivery with no minimum order, a Paramount+ subscription, fuel and Burger King discounts, free tire repair, free pharmacy delivery, and more.

One initial hurdle for immediate access is that the sign-up process prominently offers the free trial. You can bypass this by starting the trial, canceling it, and then immediately signing up for a paid membership.

Students and recent graduates qualify for a 50% discount, lowering the cost to $6.49 monthly or $49 annually with all the same benefits. Verification typically requires using a valid student email address.

Some former Walmart+ members report receiving limited-time offers to rejoin for just $1, making early access to White Flare and Black Bolt preorders—along with all the other member benefits—an exceptional deal.

Our Pokémon TCG preorder guide for Black Bolt & White Flare also tracks availability at other retailers like Amazon and Best Buy. Stock fluctuates, but bookmarking the guide provides quick links to product pages when new inventory appears.