Discover the new Black & White Flare 10.5 Pokemon Set

First dual set in the international TCG

For the first time, Pokémon is releasing two thematically linked English sets at the same time: Black Bolt and White Flare. The sets will be released on July 18, 2025 and are based on the Japanese SV11B/SV11W “Black Bolt/White Flare”

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Return to the Einall Region – All 156 Pokémon

Both sets include all 156 Pokémon from the Einall (Unova) generation, each with a new Illustration Rare or Special Art Rare card. That’s a massive collection – over 300 new cards!

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Contents & rarities at a glance

• Each Pokémon receives an Illustration Rare or Special Illustration Rare
• 6 Pokémon-ex per set:
  • Black Bolt: Zekrom ex, Meloetta ex & Co.
  • White Flare: Reshiram ex, Keldeo ex & Co.
• Ultra Rares & Special Supporters
• Black & White-Rare cards: Monochrome designs as a tribute to the original BW design
• Parallel sets of slides with Poké Ball or Master Ball effects

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Special products & release dates

The sets are not available in classic Booster Boxes, but in exclusive packs:

Product	Contents	Release
Elite Trainer Boxing	9 Boosters, Promo card (Thundurus/Tornadus), Sleeves, dice etc.	July 18
Binder Collection	5 Boosters + 9-Pocket Binder	July 18
Poster Collection	2 Booster White, 2 Booster Black, 3 Promo, 2-page poster	July 18
Mini Tin	1 Booster per set + sticker/art card	July 18
Tech Sticker Collection	3 Booster + Promo + Sticker-Sheet	August 1
Victini Illustration Collection	2 Boosters per set + Victini promos	August 1
Booster Bundle	6 Boosters per set	August 22

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Design & card formats

• New illustration Rare & Special Art Rare cards for emotional and artistic motifs
• Retro foil and basic energies in a black and white look return

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Highlight ratings (according to Polygon)

Personal favorites from the new Secret Rares (Particularly Illustration/Special Art):

• Dwebble, Darumaka, Swoobat, Jellicent – atmospheric works of art, from clay-sculpt styling to hand-knitted designs

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Conclusion

“Black Bolt” & “White Flare” are a true nostalgia dream for fans of the Einall generation – plus fresh interpretations in artrare format and an exciting dual set strategy. Ideal for collectors and strategists who love big sets.

Make a note of July 18, 2025 now to get in on the Unova fever!