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Preorder Pokémon TCG: Black Bolt, White Flare Now

Author : Olivia May 12,2025

Get ready, Pokémon TCG fans! The highly anticipated Scarlet & Violet expansions, Black Bolt and White Flare, are set to hit the shelves at major retailers like Best Buy and Amazon starting May 8 in the US. Don't miss your chance to secure your preorders for these exciting new sets.

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 already listed these products, but preorders are not live yet. Use the links above to be ready when preorders start. Also, keep an eye out for select sets like the Elite Trainer Boxes, which will be available exclusively through the Best Buy app starting May 9.

Following the successful dual release format of the mainline Pokémon games and the innovative approach of dual sequels seen in Black and White 2, these expansions are poised to be a major hit. Just like their predecessors, Black Bolt and White Flare are expected to sell out rapidly. Here's a comprehensive list of what's coming with this epic set:

Available July 18, 2025:

Scarlet & Violet: Black Bolt or White Flare Elite Trainer Box, each containing nine booster packs, an illustration rare promo card featuring Thundurus or Tornadus, and gameplay accessories.

Binder Collection, including five booster packs and a nine-pocket album featuring Zekrom or Reshiram.

Unova Poster Collection, 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, including one booster pack from each expansion, one art card, and one sticker card.

Available August 1, 2025:

Tech Sticker Collection, with three booster packs, a promo card featuring Reuniclus or Gothitelle, and a themed sticker sheet.

Unova Victini Illustration Collection, 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, including 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 debut. These cards will feature full artwork in either black or white monochrome, depending on the expansion.

Players will also be able to 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 allows players 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 stock availability. Make sure to follow these steps on your chosen retailer's platform:

Ensure 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 you can 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 IP addresses (sometimes bypassing VPNs).
Complete the purchase as soon as possible.

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