The Craziest Pokémon Card Launch Yet: Black Bolt & White Flare (Japan)

On June 6, 2025, Pokémon TCG unleashed Black Bolt and White Flare in Japan. A massive dual‑set launch featuring all 156 Unova region Pokémon, each with Illustration or Special Illustration Rares, plus stunning secret rares for Reshiram ex and Zekrom ex, sent shockwaves through the TCG community

Why Demand Is Off the Charts

• Fully inclusive Unova set: Every Pokémon from that region is included—with artwork rarity galore, making it a bucket‑list set for collectors .

• Artistic variety explosion: Creators like Yuka Morii (clay sculpted art) and Asako Ito (knit art) drive fan excitement polygon.com.

• Scarcity slam: Reports of near-empty online shelves, erratic restocks (some fans grabbed White Flare quick, while Black Bolt sells out instantly)

Price Surge & Market Mismatch

eBay & PriceCharting Snapshot

• Booster‑box set of 2: ~$178–$190 USD range; earlier listings hit $219+

• Staple White Flare solo boxes: Prices fluctuating $90–$120+ USD depending on listing specifics

Collector & Investor Takes (via Reddit):

“I assume prices will come down once the English sets launch? Or are these prices reflective of demand or tariffs?” reddit.com“Funny because I got white flare 15 min after it dropped but black bolt was out when I tried after.”

Local Availability Update

We still have a few boxes of White Flare left in stock! Be sure to secure yours now before the next restock wave. Not many boosters available—stock is tight due to global demand and shipping constraints.

What’s Ahead?

• English launch on July 18, 2025, includes ETBs and booster bundles—watch for price shifts.

• Singles market: illustration rares, especially Zekrom ex and Reshiram ex, expected to dominate early collector interest.

• Resale dynamics: early premium likely before English release, then possible dip—only for a brief moment.