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Preorder Pokémon TCG: Black Bolt and White Flare Now

by Olivia May 27,2025

The Pokémon TCG's latest expansions, Scarlet & Violet: Black Bolt and White Flare, are set to launch at major retailers like Best Buy and Amazon starting May 8 in the US. Fans eager to secure their preorders should check the following products and their prices:

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

Best Buy has these listings ready, but they're not live yet. Keep an eye on the links provided above to be prepared when preorders begin. Additionally, select sets like the Elite Trainer Boxes will be available starting May 9 exclusively via the Best Buy app.

These expansions follow the successful dual release format seen in the mainline Pokémon games and the innovative approach of dual sequels in Black and White 2. Given their popularity, Black Bolt and White Flare are expected to sell out quickly.

Upcoming Releases:

Available July 18, 2025:

Scarlet & Violet: Black Bolt or White Flare Elite Trainer Box: Each includes nine booster packs, an illustration rare promo card featuring Thundurus or Tornadus, and various gameplay accessories.
Binder Collection: Contains 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: Three booster packs, a promo card featuring Reuniclus or Gothitelle, and a themed sticker sheet.
Unova Victini Illustration Collection: 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: 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 can also access these expansions digitally starting July 17, 2025, through the Pokémon TCG Live app on iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows. This digital release allows fans to 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 stock availability. To secure your preorders, make sure to:

Set up an account on your chosen retailer's website.
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 without refreshing or closing your browser window.
Avoid using multiple devices to secure stock, as retailers often track IP addresses.
Complete the purchase as quickly as possible.

Here's where you can preorder the available products. We'll continue to update this article as preorders become live: