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Pokémon TCG: Black Bolt and White Flare Preview — Why This Dual Expansion Is Epic

UNITED STATES, JUL 17 – Black Bolt and White Flare conclude the Scarlet & Violet era with all 156 Unova Pokémon across two sets, featuring improved pull rates and unique artwork, The Pokémon Company said.

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I’ve been opening packs from Black Bolt and White Flare for the past week, including a White Flare Elite Trainer Box, the Poster Collection, Black Bolt Binder Collection, the Victini Illustration Collection, and a White Flare Booster Bundle. Right away, these don’t feel like typical Scarlet and Violet products. This dual-set format means there are two completely separate card lists, with Black Bolt focusing on Zekrom, Kyurem, and Genesect, while…

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The new sets introduce 156 Pokémon from Unova, rare Black & White cards, and skins inspired by the Black & White series. The Pokémon Company International has released two new expansions for the Pokémon Trading Card Game: Scarlet & Violet – Black Bolt and Scarlet & Violet – White Flare. Both are now available at participating retailers worldwide. The new sets include the 156 creatures originally discovered in the Unova region, now available in r…

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Kotaku broke the news in on Thursday, July 17, 2025.
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