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:

• 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.
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• 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.
• 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.
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• 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.
• Booster Bundle (Available august 22,⁣ 2025): Includes‍ six Scarlet‍ & Violet—Black Lightning or Scarlet & Violet—White Flame booster packs.
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