Scarlet & Purple Pokémon TCG: Black Lightning & White Flame
Pokémon TCG: ‘Black Lightning’ and ‘White Flame’ Expansion Announced
The Pokémon Company International announced a new two-part expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), titled Scarlet & Violet—black Lightning and Scarlet & Violet—White Flame. The sets are scheduled to launch on July 18, 2025, at participating retailers.
Unys Region Pokémon Featured
The upcoming expansion will spotlight the 156 Pokémon originally discovered in the Unys region.These Pokémon will be divided between the Black Lightning and White Flame sets. According to the Pokémon Company, each Unys Pokémon will be featured as a “rare illustration” or “rare special illustration” card within associated products of each set.
Legendary Pokémon Take Center Stage
Scarlet & Violet—Black Lightning will highlight the Legendary Pokémon Zekrom, while Scarlet & Violet—White Flame will feature Reshiram. Each expansion will include three different shining parallel sets, two of which will showcase a rainbow Poké Ball or Master Ball symbol.
Players can also anticipate the return of characteristics last seen in the Black & White series, including cards with a brilliant pattern reminiscent of the past and basic Energy cards with the original design from the Black & White era.
Key Cards and Variants
Notable cards within the Black Lightning and White Flame expansions will include:
- Six Pokémon-ex cards
- Eight Pokémon and “Ultra Rare” supporter cards
- One “Rare illustration” or “Rare special illustration” card for each Pokémon of Unys
- One “Rare special illustration” Supporter card
Furthermore, Scarlet & violet—Black Lightning and Scarlet & Violet—White Flame will introduce ”rare white black” cards, presenting card illustrations in a monochrome black and white design.
Product Lineup
The cards from Scarlet & Violet—Black Lightning and Scarlet & Violet—White Flame will be available in a variety of products, including:
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Elite Trainer Box (Available July 18, 2025): includes nine Scarlet & Violet—Black lightning or Scarlet & Violet—White Flame booster packs, one “rare illustration” style promo card featuring Thundurus or Tornadus, and various game accessories.
- Binder Collection (Available July 18,2025): Contains five Scarlet & Violet—Black Lightning or Scarlet & Violet—White Flame booster packs and a binder with nine pockets per page featuring Zekrom or Reshiram.
- UNYS Poster Collection (Available july 18, 2025): Includes two Scarlet & Violet—Black Lightning booster packs, two Scarlet & Violet—White Flame booster packs, three promo cards of Snivy, Tepig, and Oshawott, and a poster.
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UNYS Mini-Tin (Available July 18, 2025): Contains one Scarlet & Violet—Black Lightning booster pack, one Scarlet & Violet—White Flame booster pack, one art card, and one sticker sheet.
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Sticker Collection (Available August 1, 2025): Includes three Scarlet & Violet—Black Lightning or Scarlet & Violet—White Flame booster packs, one “rare illustration” style promo card of Solosis or Duosion, and one sticker sheet.
- Illustration Collection - Victini (Available August 1, 2025): Contains two scarlet & Violet—Black Lightning booster packs, two Scarlet & Violet—White Flame booster packs, one “Rare Illustration” style promo card of Victini, one Victini Premium Poké Ball parallel set card, and one large format promo card with a “rare illustration” style of Victini.
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Booster Bundle (Available august 22, 2025): Includes six Scarlet & Violet—Black Lightning or Scarlet & Violet—White Flame booster packs.
