Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: Black Bolt and White Flare release date

It’s a great time to immerse ourselves in the Pokémon of Scarlet and Violet, as the original Switch games have received Nintendo Switch 2 updates that fix all the performance woes

It’s a great time to immerse ourselves in the Pokémon of Scarlet and Violet, as the original Switch games have received Nintendo Switch 2 updates that fix all the performance woes that beleaguered those titles.

However, the new TCG packs are still a ways off, but there is plenty to keep ourselves busy with in Pokémon Go, with Season 19 and Community Days, the Pokémon Go Road Trip and Pokémon Go Fest 2025, to name but a few events.

With so much fun to be had, time will fly by and Pokémon Legends Z-A will be released before we know it.

But as for Black Bolt and White Flare, read on.

Pokémon Black Bolt and White Flare release date

Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: Black Bolt and White Flare will see multiple versions release between 18th July 2025 to 22nd August 2025.

The specific breakdown is as follows:

18th July 2025 – Black Bolt or White Flare Booster Pack

25th July 2025 – Black Bolt or White Flare Elite Trainer Box

1st August 2025 – Black Bolt or White Flare Special Collection Box

8th August 2025 – Black Bolt or White Flare Tech Sticker Collection

15th August 2025 – Black Bolt or White Flare Mini Tin

22nd August 2025 – Black Bolt or White Flare Figure Collection

As for what you can expect in each, we’ll go over that in just a moment, but let’s first see how much it will cost us!

Where to buy Black Bolt and White Flare

Save for the Tech Sticker collections, you can buy Pokémon Black Bolt and White Flare from Smyths Toys, which we have linked below:

We also like to purchase cards from Magic Madhouse, as they have a dizzying selection of franchises to choose from, but so far, there are no product listings for Black Bolt and White Flare.

What to expect from Black Bolt and White Flare

Pokémon Black Bolt and White Flare is part of a split expansion – something that is only usually seen in Japan.

The contents between the two will be similar, but the artwork on the outside will be different.

The Scarlet and Violet packs include all 156 Pokémon found in the Unova region.

But below is everything found in each pack.

Black Bolt or White Flare Elite Trainer Box

In the standard Elite Training Box, you can expect the following:

8 Booster Packs

11 Low-Value Item Card

64 Sleeve

1 Deck Box

1 Player’s Guide

1 Damage Counter

1 Metal Dice

2 Condition Markers

1 Booster Box Display

Black Bolt or White Flare Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box

Those who pick up the Pokémon Center version of the Elite Trainer Box will also receive a special edition Spix the Dragon Type Pokémon plush.

Unova Poster Collection

The Unova Poster Collection features eight different posters showcasing various Pokémon from the Unova region in vibrant detail.

Black Bolt or White Flare Binder Collection

This limited-edition binder is designed to hold and organize your favorite Pokémon trading cards in style. It showcases a unique design inspired by the new expansion.

Unova Mini Tin

This collectible mini tin features a special design and contains three Booster Packs, perfect for expanding your collection with new cards.

Black Bolt or White Flare Tech Sticker Collection

This collection of vibrant and collectible stickers showcases the new expansion in vivid detail, ideal for personalizing belongings or decorating.

Unova Victini Illustration Collection

This special collection highlights the artistry of the new expansion with beautiful illustrations of Victini, the mythical Pokémon.

Black Bolt or Flare Booster Bundle

This bundle is a great way to start or expand your collection with 18 Booster Packs and a special collection box to store them in.