The Pokémon Black Bolt and White Flare’s dual set release is something we haven’t seen for a while. The simultaneous release of two sets that feature their own distinct cards, including their own Secret Rares, is pretty exciting. We’ve seen Black Bolt and White Flare’s Japanese cards already (check out the full card list), but it’s important to note that, when sets launch outside of Japan, they’re never exactly the same cards, so it’s worth looking at what we can expect from our booster packs. Let’s cast our eyes over the cards revealed for Black Bolt and White Flare so far!
Pokémon Black Bolt Card Gallery
Black Bolt cards have the set code BLK, which is found in the bottom left corner of each card. You’ll also note that each card has a number to the right of its set code; there are 86 cards in Black Bolt’s main set, though Secret Rare cards (such as the Zekrom ex below) are numbered above the “designated” number of cards in a set. Secret Rare cards are variants of cards in the main set; they’re always the most visually spectacular and sought after cards:
Pokémon White Flare Card Gallery
The set code for White Flare cards is WHT; it can be seen in the bottom left of each card as normal. Just as in Black Bolt, there are 86 cards in the White Flare set, and the full art, foil treated Secret Rare cards are numbered from 87 onwards. Let’s take a look at all of the White Flare Pokémon cards revealed so far:
When Will Black Bolt and White Flare Be Released?
The Western release of Pokémon Black Bolt and White Flare is set for July 18th, 2025. As with other sets, expect pre-release events to take place in the week leading up to release; you can check your nearest event by using the official Pokémon event locator. We’ll continue to update this list as cards are revealed, so watch this space!
We’ve taken a look at the most valuable Japanese Black Bolt and White Flare Pokémon cards; this should give a sneak peek at what cards will be the most sought after in the English release of both sets. If you want a glimpse even further into the future, check out our lists of the Japanese Mega Brave and Mega Symphonia sets.
