The highly anticipated Pokémon TCG Scarlet & Violet expansions - Black Bolt and White Flare - launch May 8th at major US retailers including Best Buy and Amazon. Here's where to secure your preorders before supplies run out.

White Flare Elite Trainer Box

$49.99 at Best Buy

Victini Illustration Collection

$21.99 at Best Buy

Black Bolt Elite Trainer Box

$59.99 at Best Buy

Poster Collection

$18.99 at Best Buy

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

Current Status: Best Buy has product listings prepared but not yet active for preorder. Bookmark the links above to be ready when purchases open.

Certain items like Elite Trainer Boxes will become available May 9th exclusively through the Best Buy mobile app.

Continuing the successful dual-release format established by Pokémon video games and Black/White 2 sequels, these expansions promise exciting new content.

Following previous trends, Black Bolt and White Flare products are expected to sell out rapidly. Here's the complete upcoming release schedule.

July 18, 2025 Releases:

Scarlet & Violet: Black Bolt/White Flare Elite Trainer Box - Contains 9 booster packs, Thundurus/Tornadus promo card, and gameplay accessories

Binder Collection - Includes 5 booster packs plus Zekrom/Reshiram themed 9-pocket album

Unova Poster Collection - Features 4 booster packs (2 from each expansion), Snivy/Tepig/Oshawott promo cards, and double-sided poster

Unova Mini Tin - Contains 2 booster packs (one from each expansion), art card, and sticker card

August 1, 2025 Releases:

Tech Sticker Collection - Includes 3 booster packs, Reuniclus/Gothitelle promo card, and themed stickers

Unova Victini Illustration Collection - Comes with 4 booster packs, foil Victini promo, Poké Ball variant card, and oversized foil

August 22, 2025 Release:

Booster Bundle - Pack of 6 booster packs from either expansion

Expansion Highlights:

6 new Pokémon ex cards

8 ultra rare Pokémon/Supporter cards

Illustration/special illustration rare cards for Unova Pokémon

Special illustration rare Supporter card

New Black White rare card style featuring monochromatic artwork

The expansions will also debut digitally July 17, 2025 on Pokémon TCG Live across iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows platforms.

Preordering Tips:

Retailers are implementing purchase limits - prepare accordingly:

• Create/prepare your retailer accounts
• Verify shipping/pickup details
• Add items immediately when available
• Avoid refreshing/closing checkout pages
• Use single device/IP address
• Complete purchases promptly

Where To Preorder:

We're monitoring these retailers and will update availability:

Black Bolt Elite Trainer Box

Best Buy | Target | Walmart | Magic Madhouse | TCG Player

White Flare Elite Trainer Box

Best Buy | Target | Walmart | Magic Madhouse | TCG Player

Black Bolt Binder Collection

Best Buy | Target | Walmart | Magic Madhouse | TCG Player

White Flare Binder Collection

Best Buy | Target | Walmart | Magic Madhouse | TCG Player

Victini Illustration Collection

Best Buy | Target | Walmart | Magic Madhouse | TCG Player

Unova Poster Collection

Best Buy | Target | Walmart | Magic Madhouse | TCG Player

Black Bolt Booster Bundle

Best Buy | Target | Walmart | Magic Madhouse | TCG Player

White Flare Booster Bundle

Best Buy | Target | Walmart | Magic Madhouse | TCG Player

Unova Mini Tin

Best Buy | Target | Walmart | Magic Madhouse | TCG Player

Black Bolt Tech Sticker Collection

Best Buy | Target | Walmart | Magic Madhouse | TCG Player

White Flare Tech Sticker Collection

Best Buy | Target | Walmart | Magic Madhouse | TCG Player

Booster Pack

Best Buy | Target | Walmart | Magic Madhouse | TCG Player (Black Bolt | White Flare)