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Preorder Pokémon TCG: Black Bolt and White Flare Now

Author : Peyton Update：May 14,2025

The latest expansions for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Scarlet & Violet: Black Bolt and White Flare, are set to launch on May 8, 2025, at major retailers like Best Buy and Amazon in the US. Here's where you can secure your preorders.

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 up, but they're not live yet. Use the links above to be ready when preorders start. Some select sets, like the Elite Trainer Boxes, will be available on May 9 via the Best Buy app.

Following the dual-release format of the mainline Pokémon games and the innovative approach seen in Black and White 2, these sets are expected to be highly anticipated. Like previous expansions, Black Bolt and White Flare are likely to sell out quickly. Here's a breakdown of what's coming in this exciting set.

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 gameplay accessories.

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

Unova Poster Collection contains 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 offers three booster packs, a promo card featuring Reuniclus or Gothitelle, and a themed sticker sheet.

Unova Victini Illustration Collection comes 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 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, featuring 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 lets players collect and battle with new Unova-region cards and earn in-game login bonuses.

Where To Preorder:

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

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 possible 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 quickly as possible.

Here's where to get all available products. We'll continue to monitor retailers and update this article as preorders go live: