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Preorder Pokémon TCG: Black Bolt & White Flare Now

Author : Noah Update：May 26,2025

The excitement is building for Pokémon TCG fans as the new Scarlet & Violet expansions, Black Bolt and White Flare, are set to launch at major retailers like Best Buy and Amazon in the US starting May 8. Preorders are now available, so secure your spot early to ensure you don't miss out on these highly anticipated sets.

White Flare Elite Trainer Box (ETB)

3$49.99 at Best Buy

Victini Illustration Collection

4$21.99 at Best Buy

Black Bolt Elite Trainer Box (ETB)

2$59.99 at Best Buy

Unova Poster Collection

2$18.99 at Best Buy

Unova Mini Tin

2$14.99 at Best Buy

Booster Pack

2$4.99 at Best Buy

Black Bolt Binder Collection

1$29.99 at Best Buy

White Flare Binder Collection

1$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 go live. Additionally, select sets like the Elite Trainer Boxes will be available starting May 9, exclusively through the Best Buy app.

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

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 essential 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: Contains one booster pack from each expansion, one art card, and one sticker card.

Available August 1, 2025:

Tech Sticker Collection: Includes three booster packs, a promo card featuring Reuniclus or Gothitelle, and a themed sticker sheet.
Unova Victini Illustration Collection: Offers 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: Contains 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.

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

Where To Preorder:

To secure your preorders, retailers like Best Buy are implementing measures to ensure the best stock availability. Follow these steps on your chosen retailer accounts:

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 soon as possible.

Here's where you can find all available products. We'll keep tracking retailer updates and refresh this article as preorders become live: