Scarlet & Violet — Black Bolt

Q: What makes the Pokémon Black Bolt set special?

Black Bolt is a special dual set released with White Flare that features every Pokémon from the Unova region. It's unique for its product-exclusive distribution (no standalone booster boxes), the introduction of Black & White Rare (BWR) cards, and its nostalgic focus on Generation 5, starring the legendary Zekrom ex.

Q: What are the chase cards in Black Bolt?

The top chase cards in Black Bolt are the Zekrom ex (both the SIR and the highly-priced BWR variant), the N’s Plan SIR, and the Kyurem ex SIR. The set is packed with Illustration Rares for nearly every Unova Pokémon, making many cards highly desirable.

Q: How many cards are in the Black Bolt set?

The main Black Bolt set contains over 170 cards. When combined with its partner set, White Flare, and all reverse holo variants, the entire Unova collection can exceed 800 cards, making it one of the largest master sets in the Scarlet & Violet era.

Released on July 18, 2025 · Over 172 Cards

Black Bolt: Set Overview

Released on July 18, 2025, as the 10.5 expansion in the Scarlet & Violet era of the Pokémon TCG, Black Bolt is a dual set released alongside White Flare, combining to feature all 156 Pokémon from the Unova region (Generation 5). With over 172 cards in Black Bolt alone, it draws from Japanese sets of the same names, emphasizing a nostalgic return to Pokémon Black & White themes while integrating modern ex mechanics and artwork styles.

What Makes It Special

Unova-Focused Nostalgia: This set, paired with White Flare, is the first in the Scarlet & Violet series to fully recreate the Black & White era by including every Unova Pokémon, complete with Illustration Rare (IR) or Special Illustration Rare (SIR) versions for each.
Dual Set Structure: Unlike standard expansions, Black Bolt has no standalone booster boxes. Boosters are only available in special products like Elite Trainer Boxes, adding exclusivity and encouraging collection-based purchases.
New Rarity Types and Artwork: Introduces "Black & White Rare" (BWR) cards for Zekrom ex, Victini, and others, with striking monochromatic coloring. The set also revives "horizontal" holofoil basic Energy cards from the Black & White era.
Gameplay Mechanics: Supports diverse decks with powerful ex cards like Zekrom ex (Voltage Burst), Serperior ex, and Meloetta ex, alongside tools like N’s Plan and supporters like Hilda and Cheren.

Interesting Facts and Highlights

Top Cards to Watch: Chase cards include the Zekrom ex SIR (around $375), Zekrom ex BWR ($458), N’s Plan SIR ($119), and Kyurem ex SIR ($80+).
Community Buzz: Hailed as a top-tier S&V set for its stunning IR/SIR abundance and the thrill of finding "god packs" containing nine IRs and one SIR.
Gameplay Impact: Shifts the meta with Unova ex cards that enable fast setups, like Eelektrik for Lightning energy acceleration. The no-booster-box model has sparked community debate on accessibility.

Notes for Collectors

The master set for both Black Bolt and White Flare can exceed 800 cards due to variants like Poke Ball and Master Ball reverse holos. IRs are found in roughly 1:6 packs, while the rarer SIRs are closer to 1:76. The unique BWR cards and retro holo energies are highly sought after for grading.

Common Uncommon Rare Double Rare Ultra Rare Black & White Rare Illustration Special Illustration

#	Card Name	Raw Value	PSA 9	PSA 10
001	Snivy	$1.37	No Sales	No Sales
002	Servine	$1.37	No Sales	No Sales
003	Serperior ex	$1.55	No Sales	No Sales
004	Pansage	$1.37	No Sales	No Sales
005	Simisage	$1.33	$7.00	$8.50
006	Petilil	$1.26	No Sales	No Sales
007	Lilligant	$4.34	No Sales	No Sales
008	Maractus	$4.26	No Sales	No Sales
009	Karrablast	$1.88	No Sales	No Sales
010	Foongus	$1.62	No Sales	No Sales
011	Amoonguss	$13.84	No Sales	No Sales
012	Victini	$0.99	No Sales	No Sales
013	Darumaka	$2.95	No Sales	No Sales
014	Darmanitan	$1.18	No Sales	No Sales
015	Larvesta	$1.66	No Sales	No Sales
016	Volcarona	$2.77	No Sales	No Sales
017	Panpour	$1.39	No Sales	No Sales
018	Simipour	$1.79	No Sales	No Sales
019	Tympole	$1.51	No Sales	No Sales
020	Palpitoad	$1.49	No Sales	No Sales
021	Seismitoad	$1.43	No Sales	No Sales
022	Tirtouga	$1.67	No Sales	No Sales
023	Carracosta	$1.37	No Sales	No Sales
024	Alomomola	$1.49	No Sales	No Sales
025	Cubchoo	$2.25	No Sales	No Sales
026	Beartic	$3.62	No Sales	No Sales
027	Cryogonal	$6.09	No Sales	No Sales
028	Kyurem ex	$1.82	No Sales	No Sales
029	Emolga	$2.55	No Sales	No Sales
030	Tynamo	$2.49	No Sales	No Sales
031	Eelektrik	$2.46	No Sales	No Sales
032	Eelektross	$1.69	No Sales	No Sales
033	Thundurus	$3.59	No Sales	No Sales
034	Zekrom ex	$4.40	No Sales	No Sales
035	Munna	$1.62	No Sales	No Sales
036	Musharna	$1.53	No Sales	No Sales
037	Solosis	$1.75	No Sales	No Sales
038	Duosion	$3.99	No Sales	No Sales
039	Reuniclus	$4.99	No Sales	No Sales
040	Elgyem	$1.48	No Sales	No Sales
041	Beheeyem	$1.83	No Sales	No Sales
042	Golett	$1.43	No Sales	No Sales
043	Golurk	$3.60	No Sales	No Sales
044	Meloetta ex	$2.22	No Sales	No Sales
045	Drilbur	$2.34	No Sales	No Sales
046	Excadrill ex	$1.61	No Sales	No Sales
047	Timburr	$1.49	No Sales	No Sales
048	Gurdurr	$1.99	No Sales	No Sales
049	Conkeldurr	$1.32	No Sales	No Sales
050	Throh	$4.49	No Sales	No Sales
051	Dwebble	$1.37	No Sales	No Sales
052	Crustle	$1.57	No Sales	No Sales
053	Landorus	$1.33	No Sales	No Sales
054	Venipede	$1.00	No Sales	No Sales
055	Whirlipede	$2.50	No Sales	No Sales
056	Scolipede	$1.55	No Sales	No Sales
057	Sandile	$0.99	No Sales	No Sales
058	Krokorok	$1.35	No Sales	No Sales
059	Krookodile	$1.49	No Sales	No Sales
060	Escavalier	$2.52	No Sales	No Sales
061	Klink	$2.70	No Sales	No Sales
062	Klang	$1.58	No Sales	No Sales
063	Klinklang	$1.49	No Sales	No Sales
064	Pawniard	$1.37	No Sales	No Sales
065	Bisharp	$1.77	No Sales	No Sales
066	Cobalion	$2.17	No Sales	No Sales
067	Genesect ex	$3.49	No Sales	No Sales
068	Axew	$2.00	No Sales	No Sales
069	Fraxure	$2.57	No Sales	No Sales
070	Haxorus	$2.17	No Sales	No Sales
071	Pidove	$11.88	No Sales	No Sales
072	Tranquill	$1.68	No Sales	No Sales
073	Unfezant	$2.45	No Sales	No Sales
074	Audino	$2.55	No Sales	No Sales
075	Minccino	$1.54	No Sales	No Sales
076	Cinccino	$1.53	No Sales	No Sales
077	Rufflet	$1.68	No Sales	No Sales
078	Braviary	$1.31	No Sales	No Sales
079	Air Balloon	$1.88	No Sales	No Sales
080	Antique Cover Fossil	$1.75	No Sales	No Sales
081	Energy Coin	$1.48	No Sales	No Sales
082	Fennel	$1.53	No Sales	No Sales
083	N's Plan	$1.18	No Sales	No Sales
084	Pokégear 3.0	$2.62	No Sales	No Sales
085	Professor's Research	$1.82	$8.50	No Sales
086	Prism Energy	$2.89	No Sales	No Sales
087	Snivy	$16.66	No Sales	No Sales
088	Servine	$10.88	No Sales	No Sales
089	Pansage	$6.00	No Sales	No Sales
090	Simisage	No Sales	No Sales	No Sales
091	Petilil	$1.37	No Sales	No Sales
092	Lilligant	$10.00	No Sales	No Sales
093	Maractus	$3.75	No Sales	No Sales
094	Karrablast	$11.88	No Sales	No Sales
095	Foongus	$1.31	No Sales	No Sales
096	Amoonguss	$14.22	No Sales	No Sales
097	Darumaka	$7.55	No Sales	No Sales
098	Darmanitan	$8.72	No Sales	No Sales
099	Larvesta	$8.88	No Sales	No Sales
100	Volcarona	$19.26	No Sales	No Sales
101	Panpour	$6.65	No Sales	No Sales
102	Simipour	$6.78	No Sales	No Sales
103	Tympole	$6.84	No Sales	No Sales
104	Palpitoad	$7.53	No Sales	No Sales
105	Seismitoad	$188.77	No Sales	No Sales
106	Tirtouga	$12.85	No Sales	No Sales
107	Carracosta	$9.21	No Sales	No Sales
108	Alomomola	$7.85	No Sales	No Sales
109	Cubchoo	$1.81	No Sales	No Sales
110	Beartic	$7.75	No Sales	No Sales
111	Cryogonal	$5.72	No Sales	No Sales
112	Emolga	$9.52	No Sales	No Sales
113	Tynamo	$10.93	No Sales	No Sales
114	Eelektrik	$17.99	No Sales	No Sales
115	Eelektross	$11.71	No Sales	No Sales
116	Munna	$9.51	No Sales	No Sales
117	Musharna	$5.25	No Sales	No Sales
118	Solosis	$11.41	No Sales	No Sales
119	Duosion	$8.75	No Sales	No Sales
120	Elgyem	No Sales	No Sales	No Sales
121	Beheeyem	$6.52	No Sales	No Sales
122	Golett	$6.45	No Sales	No Sales
123	Golurk	$7.52	No Sales	No Sales
124	Drilbur	$5.21	No Sales	No Sales
125	Timburr	$8.25	No Sales	No Sales
126	Gurdurr	$7.22	No Sales	No Sales
127	Conkeldurr	$14.29	No Sales	No Sales
128	Throh	$6.74	No Sales	No Sales
129	Dwebble	$18.89	No Sales	No Sales
130	Crustle	$5.03	No Sales	No Sales
131	Landorus	$18.19	No Sales	No Sales
132	Venipede	$5.98	No Sales	No Sales
133	Whirlipede	$5.62	No Sales	No Sales
134	Scolipede	$0.99	No Sales	No Sales
135	Sandile	$8.99	No Sales	No Sales
136	Krokorok	$7.98	No Sales	No Sales
137	Krookodile	$30.22	No Sales	No Sales
138	Escavalier	$11.54	No Sales	No Sales
139	Klink	$6.55	No Sales	No Sales
140	Klang	$4.98	No Sales	No Sales
141	Klinklang	$10.77	No Sales	No Sales
142	Pawniard	$5.95	No Sales	No Sales
143	Bisharp	$8.99	No Sales	No Sales
144	Cobalion	$15.98	No Sales	No Sales
145	Axew	$12.52	No Sales	No Sales
146	Fraxure	$14.73	No Sales	No Sales
147	Haxorus	$34.62	No Sales	No Sales
148	Pidove	No Sales	No Sales	No Sales
149	Tranquill	$5.48	No Sales	No Sales
150	Unfezant	$9.97	No Sales	No Sales
151	Audino	No Sales	No Sales	No Sales
152	Minccino	$8.68	No Sales	No Sales
153	Cinccino	$8.25	No Sales	No Sales
154	Rufflet	$6.97	No Sales	No Sales
155	Braviary	$8.52	No Sales	No Sales
156	Serperior ex	$3.81	No Sales	No Sales
157	Kyurem ex	$3.21	No Sales	No Sales
158	Zekrom ex	$8.78	No Sales	No Sales
159	Meloetta ex	$3.21	No Sales	No Sales
160	Excadrill ex	$2.45	No Sales	No Sales
161	Genesect ex	$6.42	No Sales	No Sales
162	Fennel	$3.52	No Sales	No Sales
163	N's Plan	$6.12	No Sales	$78.00
164	Serperior ex	$49.03	No Sales	No Sales
165	Kyurem ex	$69.86	No Sales	No Sales
166	Zekrom ex	$225.08	$225.00	No Sales
167	Meloetta ex	$49.72	No Sales	No Sales
168	Excadrill ex	$34.04	No Sales	No Sales
169	Genesect ex	$64.28	No Sales	No Sales
170	N's Plan	$68.42	$87.00	No Sales
171	Victini	$451.41	No Sales	No Sales
172	Zekrom ex	$410.76	No Sales	No Sales

Black Bolt: Set Overview

What Makes It Special

Interesting Facts and Highlights

Notes for Collectors

Get a Full Evaluation of Your Cards

Lost Connection

Connection Permanently Lost