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Preorder Pokémon TCG: Black Bolt, White Flare Now

by Ellie May 13,2025

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 starting May 8 in the US. Preorders are now open, so don't miss out on securing your favorite products from these highly anticipated 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 its listings up but not live yet. Use the links above to have the listings ready when preorders become available. Also, select sets like the Elite Trainer Boxes are set to drop on May 9 via the Best Buy app.

Following the dual release format of the mainline Pokémon games and the innovative approach of dual sequels in Black and White 2, this set is poised to be a standout. Like previous sets, Black Bolt and White Flare are expected to sell out quickly. Here’s a comprehensive look at what's coming out for these epic sets.

Available July 18, 2025:

Scarlet & Violet: Black Bolt or White Flare Elite Trainer Box: Each box contains nine booster packs, an illustration rare promo card featuring Thundurus or Tornadus, and 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: Includes one booster pack from each expansion, one art card, and one sticker card.

Available August 1, 2025:

Tech Sticker Collection: Contains three booster packs, a promo card featuring Reuniclus or Gothitelle, and a themed sticker sheet.
Unova Victini Illustration Collection: Includes 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, will debut 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 allows players to collect and battle with new Unova-region cards and earn in-game login bonuses.

Where To Preorder:

To ensure the best stock availability, retailers like Best Buy are putting restrictions in place. Here’s how you can prepare:

Make sure 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.
Don't use multiple devices to secure stock, as retailers often track your IP Address and may bypass VPNs.
Complete the purchase as soon as possible.

Here's where you can get all available products. We'll keep tracking retailers and updating this article as preorders go live: