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Preorder Pokémon TCG: Black Bolt & White Flare Now

Author：Kristen Update：May 20,2025

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. To ensure you don't miss out on these highly anticipated sets, here's where you can secure 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 ready, but not live yet. Use the links above to prepare for when preorders go live. There are also select sets like the Elite Trainer Boxes scheduled to drop on May 9 via the Best Buy app.

Following the dual release format seen in mainline Pokémon games and the innovative approach of dual sequels in Black and White 2, these sets promise to be a blockbuster. Just like previous releases, Black Bolt and White Flare are expected to sell out fast. Here's a rundown of what's coming with these epic expansions:

Available July 18, 2025:

Scarlet & Violet: Black Bolt or White Flare Elite Trainer Box: Each 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, plus 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: Comes with 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 can also dive into Scarlet & Violet: Black Bolt and White Flare digitally starting July 17, 2025, through the Pokémon TCG Live app on iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows. This digital release allows collectors to enjoy and battle with new Unova-region cards while earning in-game login bonuses.

Where To Preorder:

Retailers like Best Buy are implementing measures to ensure stock availability. Here's what you need to do on your chosen retailer accounts:

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 possible 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 IP addresses (and may bypass VPNs).
Complete the purchase as soon as you can.

Here's where you can find all available products. We'll keep an eye on retailers and update this article as preorders become active: