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Preorder Pokémon TCG: Black Bolt, White Flare Now

May 27,2025 Author: George

The Pokémon Trading Card Game is set to dazzle fans with the upcoming Scarlet & Violet expansions, Black Bolt and White Flare. These exciting new sets will be available for preorder starting May 8 in the US at major retailers like Best Buy and Amazon. Don't miss your chance to secure your favorite products; here’s where you can lock in your preorder.

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 yet live. Keep the links handy so you can quickly jump on preorders when they go live. Additionally, some select sets, like the Elite Trainer Boxes, will be available for purchase starting May 9 exclusively through the Best Buy app.

Following the successful dual-release format seen in the mainline Pokémon games and the innovative approach of Black and White 2, these expansions promise to be a thrilling addition to the Pokémon TCG. Like previous sets, Black Bolt and White Flare are expected to sell out rapidly. Here's a breakdown of everything that's coming out in this epic set.

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 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.

Players will also be able to enjoy 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:

Retailers like Best Buy are implementing measures to ensure the best stock availability. To increase your chances of securing your desired products, make sure to:

Set up an account at your chosen retailer.
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 carefully and avoid refreshing or closing your browser window.
Do not attempt to use multiple devices to secure stock, as retailers often track your IP Address and may bypass VPNs.
Complete the purchase as quickly as you can.

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