Pokemon TCG: Black Bolt Set

Released (English)	July 18, 2025
Released (Japan)	June 6, 2025
Cards	86 (+ 86 secret rares — 172 total)
Japanese set	Black Bolt (ブラックボルト), released with White Flare
Set abbreviation	BLK
Key themes	Unova / Generation V · Ideals (Zekrom) · full-set Illustration Rares
Special rarity	Black White Rare
Previous expansion	Destined Rivals
Sister set	White Flare
Following expansion	Mega Evolution
Signature cards	Zekrom ex · Kyurem ex · Serperior ex · N’s Plan

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Scarlet & Violet—Black Bolt is one half of a special paired expansion released worldwide on 18 July 2025, alongside its sister set White Flare. Built in the celebrated “151” style, it pairs a compact 86-card main set with a huge run of Illustration Rares and secret rares — 172 cards in all — and turns the spotlight back on the Unova region and its Generation V Pokémon. Black Bolt is the Zekrom-led, Ideals-themed half of the pair.

Between them, Black Bolt and White Flare feature every Pokémon originally discovered in Unova. Black Bolt’s chase cards are headed by Zekrom ex, joined by Kyurem ex, Serperior ex, Genesect ex, Meloetta ex and Excadrill ex, plus beautiful full-art Trainers led by N’s Plan.

The set’s headline rarity is the brand-new Black White Rare — an ultra-premium black-and-white textured finish reserved for just a couple of cards. In Black Bolt those crown jewels are Victini and a special Zekrom ex.

Set Highlights: Unova’s finest

Black Bolt is packed with radiant Special Illustration Rares of Unova’s marquee Pokémon and Trainers — the top chase cards of the set:

Print Versions

Unlike a standard expansion, Black Bolt and White Flare shipped without English booster boxes — packs were only available inside the dedicated products below. Black Bolt boosters wear Zekrom’s black-and-blue wrapper artwork:

Japanese Release & the Dual Set

Black Bolt is unusual among Scarlet & Violet expansions: it launched in Japan under the very same name — ブラックボルト (Black Bolt) — on 6 June 2025, as one half of a paired release with ホワイトフレア (White Flare). Where most sets are re-cut when they cross to English, the English Black Bolt is a near 1:1 match for its Japanese counterpart, keeping the same 86-card main set and the same secret-rare run.

One notable difference is the format: in Japan the sets were also sold in full booster boxes (20 packs each), while the English release skipped sealed booster boxes entirely in favour of the Elite Trainer Boxes, bundles and collections below. Its companion is White Flare — the Reshiram-led, Truth-themed half — and every Pokémon of the Unova region is split across the two sets.

Sealed Products

With no English booster box on shelves, Black Bolt packs were spread across a wide range of sealed products — several exclusive to Black Bolt, plus shared “Unova” products that mix Black Bolt and White Flare packs together. Here is the full line-up:

Elite Trainer Box

Nine Black Bolt booster packs, a foil promo card (Thundurus), 65 card sleeves showcasing Zekrom, 45 Energy cards, six damage-counter dice, a competition-legal coin, acrylic condition markers, a player’s guide and a sturdy collector’s box. The flagship single-set product.

Booster Bundle

Six Black Bolt booster packs in a compact, display-friendly box — the simplest way to grab a handful of packs.

Binder Collection

A nine-pocket album with Zekrom cover art, bundled with five Black Bolt booster packs — storage and packs in one.

Tech Sticker Collection

Three Black Bolt booster packs, a foil promo card (Reuniclus) and a sheet of “tech” stickers for personalising your gear.

Unova Poster Collection (shared)

Two Black Bolt and two White Flare booster packs, three promo cards (Snivy, Tepig & Oshawott) and a large double-sided Unova poster.

Unova Mini Tin (shared)

A pocket-sized collector tin holding one Black Bolt and one White Flare pack plus an exclusive art card and sticker sheet. Released in four different Unova character designs.

Unova Victini Illustration Collection (shared)

A premium box built around Victini, containing two Black Bolt and two White Flare packs, a Victini promo card, a special foil oversized card and a premium Poké Ball–pattern card.

Set List

The full 172-card Black Bolt checklist is below — 86 cards in the main set, followed by 86 secret rares (numbered above 086/086). Rarities run from Common up through Double Rare, Ultra Rare, Illustration Rare, Special Illustration Rare and the set-exclusive Black White Rare.

Card image	No.	Card Name	Rarity	Card Type
	001/086	Snivy
	Card text Tackle 10 Vine Whip 30
	002/086	Servine
	Card text Wrap 20 — Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent’s Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed. Vine Whip 60
	003/086	Serperior ex	RR
	Card text Regal Cheer — Attacks used by your Pokémon do 20 more damage to your opponent’s Active Pokémon (before applying Weakness and Resistance). Command the Grass 150 — You may search your deck for up to 3 cards and put them into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck.
	004/086	Pansage
	Card text Collect — Draw a card. Scratch 30
	005/086	Simisage
	Card text Gentle Slap 70
	006/086	Petilil
	Card text Hide — Flip a coin. If heads, during your opponent’s next turn, prevent all damage from and effects of attacks done to this Pokémon. Leafage 10
	007/086	Lilligant
	Card text Bemusing Aroma 30 — Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent’s Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed and Poisoned. If tails, your opponent’s Active Pokémon is now Confused. Cut 70
	008/086	Maractus
	Card text Lively Needles 20+ — If this Pokémon was healed during this turn, this attack does 100 more damage. Pierce 50
	009/086	Karrablast
	Card text Stimulated Evolution — If you have Shelmet in play, this Pokémon can evolve during your first turn or the turn you play it. Horn Attack 10
	010/086	Foongus
	Card text Toxic Spore — Your opponent’s Active Pokémon is now Poisoned.
	011/086	Amoonguss
	Card text Dangerous Reaction 30+ — If your opponent’s Active Pokémon is affected by a Special Condition, this attack does 120 more damage. Seed Bomb 60
	012/086	Victini
	Card text V-Force 120 — If you have 4 or fewer Benched Pokémon, this attack does nothing.
	013/086	Darumaka
	Card text Will-O-Wisp 30
	014/086	Darmanitan
	Card text Searing Flame 50 — Your opponent’s Active Pokémon is now Burned. Smashing Headbutt 180 — Discard 2 Energy from this Pokémon.
	015/086	Larvesta
	Card text Peck Off 10 — Before doing damage, discard all Pokémon Tools from your opponent’s Active Pokémon.
	016/086	Volcarona
	Card text Torrid Scales — You must discard a Basic {R} Energy card from your hand in order to use this Ability. Once during your turn, you may make your opponent’s Active Pokémon Burned. Fire Wing 70
	017/086	Panpour
	Card text Collect — Draw a card. Scratch 30
	018/086	Simipour
	Card text Gentle Slap 70
	019/086	Tympole
	Card text Round 20× — This attack does 20 damage for each of your Pokémon in play that has the Round attack.
	020/086	Palpitoad
	Card text Round 40× — This attack does 40 damage for each of your Pokémon in play that has the Round attack. Wave Splash 60
	021/086	Seismitoad
	Card text Round 70× — This attack does 70 damage for each of your Pokémon in play that has the Round attack. Hyper Voice 160
	022/086	Tirtouga
	Card text Ancient Seaweed 30× — This attack does 30 damage for each Item card in your opponent’s discard pile. Surf 80
	023/086	Carracosta
	Card text Mighty Shell — Prevent all damage from and effects of attacks done to this Pokémon by your opponent’s Pokémon that have any Special Energy attached. Big Bite 150 — During your opponent’s next turn, the Defending Pokémon can’t retreat.
	024/086	Alomomola
	Card text Gentle Fin — Once during your turn, if this Pokémon is in the Active Spot, you may put a Basic Pokémon with 70 HP or less from your discard pile onto your Bench. Waterfall 70
	025/086	Cubchoo
	Card text Snotted Up 10 — During your opponent’s next turn, the Defending Pokémon can’t use attacks.
	026/086	Beartic
	Card text Continuous Headbutt 50× — Flip a coin until you get tails. This attack does 50 damage for each heads. Sheer Cold 150 — During your opponent’s next turn, the Defending Pokémon can’t use attacks.
	027/086	Cryogonal
	Card text Drag Off — Switch in 1 of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon to the Active Spot. This attack does 20 damage to the new Active Pokémon. Icicle 30
	028/086	Kyurem ex	RR
	Card text Slash 50 Blizzard Burst 130 — This attack also does 10 damage to each of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon for each Prize card your opponent has taken. (Don’t apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
	029/086	Emolga
	Card text Call for Family — Search your deck for up to 2 Basic Pokémon and put them onto your Bench. Then, shuffle your deck. Static Shock 20
	030/086	Tynamo
	Card text Hold Still — Heal 10 damage from this Pokémon.
	031/086	Eelektrik
	Card text Dynamotor — Once during your turn, you may attach a Basic {L} Energy card from your discard pile to 1 of your Benched Pokémon. Electric Ball 50
	032/086	Eelektross
	Card text Thunder Fang 60 — Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent’s Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed. Buzz Flip 100× — Flip 4 coins. This attack does 100 damage for each heads.
	033/086	Thundurus
	Card text Charge — Search your deck for a Basic {L} Energy card and attach it to this Pokémon. Then, shuffle your deck. Disaster Volt 110 — Discard an Energy from this Pokémon.
	034/086	Zekrom ex	RR
	Card text Slash 50 Voltage Burst 130+ — This attack does 50 more damage for each Prize card your opponent has taken. This Pokémon also does 30 damage to itself.
	035/086	Munna
	Card text Rest — This Pokémon is now Asleep. Heal 30 damage from it. Mumble 10
	036/086	Musharna
	Card text Dream Calling — You may search your deck for any number of Fennel cards, reveal them, and put them into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck. Sleep Pulse 50 — Your opponent’s Active Pokémon is now Asleep.
	037/086	Solosis
	Card text Rollout 10
	038/086	Duosion
	Card text Cellular Evolution — Search your deck for a card that evolves from 1 of your Pokémon and put it onto that Pokémon to evolve it. Then, shuffle your deck. Spray Fluid 30
	039/086	Reuniclus
	Card text Cellular Ascension — For each of your Benched Pokémon, search your deck for a card that evolves from that Pokémon and put it onto that Pokémon to evolve it. Then, shuffle your deck. Evo-Lariat 40+ — This attack does 40 more damage for each of your Evolution Pokémon in play.
	040/086	Elgyem
	Card text Slight Shift — Move an Energy from 1 of your opponent’s Pokémon to another of their Pokémon. Beam 40
	041/086	Beheeyem
	Card text Calm Mind — Heal 40 damage from this Pokémon. Psychic 80+ — This attack does 30 more damage for each Energy attached to your opponent’s Active Pokémon.
	042/086	Golett
	Card text Best Punch 60 — Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing.
	043/086	Golurk
	Card text Double Smash 80× — Flip 2 coins. This attack does 80 damage for each heads. Golurk Hammer 200
	044/086	Meloetta ex	RR
	Card text Debut Performance — If you go first, this Pokémon can use attacks during your first turn. Echoed Voice 30 — During your next turn, this Pokémon’s Echoed Voice attack does 80 more damage (before applying Weakness and Resistance).
	045/086	Drilbur
	Card text Mud-Slap 10 Corkscrew Punch 30
	046/086	Excadrill ex	RR
	Card text Piercing Drill 60 — This attack also does 60 damage to 1 of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon that has any damage counters on it. (Don’t apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) Rock Tumble 200 — This attack’s damage isn’t affected by Resistance.
	047/086	Timburr
	Card text Low Kick 10 Strength 50
	048/086	Gurdurr
	Card text Low Kick 30 Hammer Arm 60 — Discard the top card of your opponent’s deck.
	049/086	Conkeldurr
	Card text Craftsmanship — This Pokémon gets +40 HP for each {F} Energy attached to it. Swing Around 100+ — Flip 2 coins. This attack does 50 more damage for each heads.
	050/086	Throh
	Card text Shoulder Throw 120- — This attack does 30 less damage for each {C} in your opponent’s Active Pokémon’s Retreat Cost.
	051/086	Dwebble
	Card text Flail 10× — This attack does 10 damage for each damage counter on this Pokémon. Dig Claws 20
	052/086	Crustle
	Card text Sturdy — If this Pokémon has full HP and would be Knocked Out by damage from an attack, it is not Knocked Out, and its remaining HP becomes 10. Stone Edge 80+ — Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 60 more damage.
	053/086	Landorus
	Card text Abundant Harvest — Attach a Basic {F} Energy card from your discard pile to this Pokémon. Earthquake 110 — This attack also does 10 damage to each of your Benched Pokémon. (Don’t apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
	054/086	Venipede
	Card text Poison Spray — Your opponent’s Active Pokémon is now Poisoned.
	055/086	Whirlipede
	Card text Venoshock 30+ — If your opponent’s Active Pokémon is Poisoned, this attack does 60 more damage.
	056/086	Scolipede
	Card text Poison Point — If this Pokémon is in the Active Spot and is damaged by an attack from your opponent’s Pokémon (even if this Pokémon is Knocked Out), the Attacking Pokémon is now Poisoned. Venoshock 90+ — If your opponent’s Active Pokémon is Poisoned, this attack does 90 more damage.
	057/086	Sandile
	Card text Tighten Up 10 — Your opponent discards a card from their hand.
	058/086	Krokorok
	Card text Tighten Up 40 — Your opponent discards 2 cards from their hand.
	059/086	Krookodile
	Card text Tighten Up 60 — Your opponent discards 2 cards from their hand. Cursed Slug 120+ — If your opponent has 3 or fewer cards in their hand, this attack does 120 more damage.
	060/086	Escavalier
	Card text Wild Lances 90 — This Pokémon also does 30 damage to itself.
	061/086	Klink
	Card text Hard Gears 10 — During your opponent’s next turn, this Pokémon takes 10 less damage from attacks (after applying Weakness and Resistance).
	062/086	Klang
	Card text Hard Gears 50 — During your opponent’s next turn, this Pokémon takes 20 less damage from attacks (after applying Weakness and Resistance).
	063/086	Klinklang
	Card text Gear Coating — All of your Pokémon that have any {M} Energy attached take 20 less damage from attacks from your opponent’s Pokémon (after applying Weakness and Resistance). Hammer In 120
	064/086	Pawniard
	Card text Corner 10 — During your opponent’s next turn, the Defending Pokémon can’t retreat.
	065/086	Bisharp
	Card text Cut Up 40 Finishing Blow 60+ — If your opponent’s Active Pokémon already has any damage counters on it, this attack does 60 more damage.
	066/086	Cobalion
	Card text Righteous Edge 20 — Discard a Special Energy from your opponent’s Active Pokémon. Metal Arms 80+ — If this Pokémon has a Pokémon Tool attached, this attack does 40 more damage.
	067/086	Genesect ex	RR
	Card text Metallic Signal — Once during your turn, you may search your deck for up to 2 Evolution {M} Pokémon, reveal them, and put them into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck. Protect Charge 150 — During your opponent’s next turn, this Pokémon takes 30 less damage from attacks (after applying Weakness and Resistance).
	068/086	Axew
	Card text Gather Strength — Search your deck for up to 2 Basic Energy cards, reveal them, and put them into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck.
	069/086	Fraxure
	Card text Bite 30 Boundless Power 90 — During your next turn, this Pokémon can’t use attacks.
	070/086	Haxorus
	Card text Cross-Cut 80+ — If your opponent’s Active Pokémon is an Evolution Pokémon, this attack does 80 more damage. Axe Blast — If your opponent’s Active Pokémon is a Basic Pokémon, it is Knocked Out.
	071/086	Pidove
	Card text Scout — Your opponent reveals their hand. Stampede 10
	072/086	Tranquill
	Card text Fly 40 — Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing. If heads, during your opponent’s next turn, prevent all damage from and effects of attacks done to this Pokémon.
	073/086	Unfezant
	Card text Add On — Draw 4 cards. Swift Flight 120 — Flip a coin. If heads, during your opponent’s next turn, prevent all damage from and effects of attacks done to this Pokémon.
	074/086	Audino
	Card text Return 30 — You may draw cards until you have 6 cards in your hand.
	075/086	Minccino
	Card text Tail Slap 20× — Flip 2 coins. This attack does 20 damage for each heads.
	076/086	Cinccino
	Card text Do the Wave 20+ — This attack does 20 more damage for each of your Benched Pokémon.
	077/086	Rufflet
	Card text Peck 10 Glide 20
	078/086	Braviary
	Card text Aerial Ace 40+ — Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 40 more damage. Speed Wing 130
	079/086	Air Balloon		T
	Card text —
	080/086	Antique Cover Fossil		T
	Card text —
	081/086	Energy Coin		T
	Card text —
	082/086	Fennel		T
	Card text —
	083/086	N’s Plan		T
	Card text —
	084/086	Pokégear 3.0		T
	Card text —
	085/086	Professor’s Research		T
	Card text —
	086/086	Prism Energy		E
	Card text —
	087/086	Snivy	IR
	Card text Tackle 10 Vine Whip 30
	088/086	Servine	IR
	Card text Wrap 20 — Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent’s Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed. Vine Whip 60
	089/086	Pansage	IR
	Card text Collect — Draw a card. Scratch 30
	090/086	Simisage	IR
	Card text Gentle Slap 70
	091/086	Petilil	IR
	Card text Hide — Flip a coin. If heads, during your opponent’s next turn, prevent all damage from and effects of attacks done to this Pokémon. Leafage 10
	092/086	Lilligant	IR
	Card text Bemusing Aroma 30 — Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent’s Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed and Poisoned. If tails, your opponent’s Active Pokémon is now Confused. Cut 70
	093/086	Maractus	IR
	Card text Lively Needles 20+ — If this Pokémon was healed during this turn, this attack does 100 more damage. Pierce 50
	094/086	Karrablast	IR
	Card text Stimulated Evolution — If you have Shelmet in play, this Pokémon can evolve during your first turn or the turn you play it. Horn Attack 10
	095/086	Foongus	IR
	Card text Toxic Spore — Your opponent’s Active Pokémon is now Poisoned.
	096/086	Amoonguss	IR
	Card text Dangerous Reaction 30+ — If your opponent’s Active Pokémon is affected by a Special Condition, this attack does 120 more damage. Seed Bomb 60
	097/086	Darumaka	IR
	Card text Will-O-Wisp 30
	098/086	Darmanitan	IR
	Card text Searing Flame 50 — Your opponent’s Active Pokémon is now Burned. Smashing Headbutt 180 — Discard 2 Energy from this Pokémon.
	099/086	Larvesta	IR
	Card text Peck Off 10 — Before doing damage, discard all Pokémon Tools from your opponent’s Active Pokémon.
	100/086	Volcarona	IR
	Card text Torrid Scales — You must discard a Basic {R} Energy card from your hand in order to use this Ability. Once during your turn, you may make your opponent’s Active Pokémon Burned. Fire Wing 70
	101/086	Panpour	IR
	Card text Collect — Draw a card. Scratch 30
	102/086	Simipour	IR
	Card text Gentle Slap 70
	103/086	Tympole	IR
	Card text Round 20× — This attack does 20 damage for each of your Pokémon in play that has the Round attack.
	104/086	Palpitoad	IR
	Card text Round 40× — This attack does 40 damage for each of your Pokémon in play that has the Round attack. Wave Splash 60
	105/086	Seismitoad	IR
	Card text Round 70× — This attack does 70 damage for each of your Pokémon in play that has the Round attack. Hyper Voice 160
	106/086	Tirtouga	IR
	Card text Ancient Seaweed 30× — This attack does 30 damage for each Item card in your opponent’s discard pile. Surf 80
	107/086	Carracosta	IR
	Card text Mighty Shell — Prevent all damage from and effects of attacks done to this Pokémon by your opponent’s Pokémon that have any Special Energy attached. Big Bite 150 — During your opponent’s next turn, the Defending Pokémon can’t retreat.
	108/086	Alomomola	IR
	Card text Gentle Fin — Once during your turn, if this Pokémon is in the Active Spot, you may put a Basic Pokémon with 70 HP or less from your discard pile onto your Bench. Waterfall 70
	109/086	Cubchoo	IR
	Card text Snotted Up 10 — During your opponent’s next turn, the Defending Pokémon can’t use attacks.
	110/086	Beartic	IR
	Card text Continuous Headbutt 50× — Flip a coin until you get tails. This attack does 50 damage for each heads. Sheer Cold 150 — During your opponent’s next turn, the Defending Pokémon can’t use attacks.
	111/086	Cryogonal	IR
	Card text Drag Off — Switch in 1 of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon to the Active Spot. This attack does 20 damage to the new Active Pokémon. Icicle 30
	112/086	Emolga	IR
	Card text Call for Family — Search your deck for up to 2 Basic Pokémon and put them onto your Bench. Then, shuffle your deck. Static Shock 20
	113/086	Tynamo	IR
	Card text Hold Still — Heal 10 damage from this Pokémon.
	114/086	Eelektrik	IR
	Card text Dynamotor — Once during your turn, you may attach a Basic {L} Energy card from your discard pile to 1 of your Benched Pokémon. Electric Ball 50
	115/086	Eelektross	IR
	Card text Thunder Fang 60 — Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent’s Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed. Buzz Flip 100× — Flip 4 coins. This attack does 100 damage for each heads.
	116/086	Munna	IR
	Card text Rest — This Pokémon is now Asleep. Heal 30 damage from it. Mumble 10
	117/086	Musharna	IR
	Card text Dream Calling — You may search your deck for any number of Fennel cards, reveal them, and put them into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck. Sleep Pulse 50 — Your opponent’s Active Pokémon is now Asleep.
	118/086	Solosis	IR
	Card text Rollout 10
	119/086	Duosion	IR
	Card text Cellular Evolution — Search your deck for a card that evolves from 1 of your Pokémon and put it onto that Pokémon to evolve it. Then, shuffle your deck. Spray Fluid 30
	120/086	Elgyem	IR
	Card text Slight Shift — Move an Energy from 1 of your opponent’s Pokémon to another of their Pokémon. Beam 40
	121/086	Beheeyem	IR
	Card text Calm Mind — Heal 40 damage from this Pokémon. Psychic 80+ — This attack does 30 more damage for each Energy attached to your opponent’s Active Pokémon.
	122/086	Golett	IR
	Card text Best Punch 60 — Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing.
	123/086	Golurk	IR
	Card text Double Smash 80× — Flip 2 coins. This attack does 80 damage for each heads. Golurk Hammer 200
	124/086	Drilbur	IR
	Card text Mud-Slap 10 Corkscrew Punch 30
	125/086	Timburr	IR
	Card text Low Kick 10 Strength 50
	126/086	Gurdurr	IR
	Card text Low Kick 30 Hammer Arm 60 — Discard the top card of your opponent’s deck.
	127/086	Conkeldurr	IR
	Card text Craftsmanship — This Pokémon gets +40 HP for each {F} Energy attached to it. Swing Around 100+ — Flip 2 coins. This attack does 50 more damage for each heads.
	128/086	Throh	IR
	Card text Shoulder Throw 120- — This attack does 30 less damage for each {C} in your opponent’s Active Pokémon’s Retreat Cost.
	129/086	Dwebble	IR
	Card text Flail 10× — This attack does 10 damage for each damage counter on this Pokémon. Dig Claws 20
	130/086	Crustle	IR
	Card text Sturdy — If this Pokémon has full HP and would be Knocked Out by damage from an attack, it is not Knocked Out, and its remaining HP becomes 10. Stone Edge 80+ — Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 60 more damage.
	131/086	Landorus	IR
	Card text Abundant Harvest — Attach a Basic {F} Energy card from your discard pile to this Pokémon. Earthquake 110 — This attack also does 10 damage to each of your Benched Pokémon. (Don’t apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
	132/086	Venipede	IR
	Card text Poison Spray — Your opponent’s Active Pokémon is now Poisoned.
	133/086	Whirlipede	IR
	Card text Venoshock 30+ — If your opponent’s Active Pokémon is Poisoned, this attack does 60 more damage.
	134/086	Scolipede	IR
	Card text Poison Point — If this Pokémon is in the Active Spot and is damaged by an attack from your opponent’s Pokémon (even if this Pokémon is Knocked Out), the Attacking Pokémon is now Poisoned. Venoshock 90+ — If your opponent’s Active Pokémon is Poisoned, this attack does 90 more damage.
	135/086	Sandile	IR
	Card text Tighten Up 10 — Your opponent discards a card from their hand.
	136/086	Krokorok	IR
	Card text Tighten Up 40 — Your opponent discards 2 cards from their hand.
	137/086	Krookodile	IR
	Card text Tighten Up 60 — Your opponent discards 2 cards from their hand. Cursed Slug 120+ — If your opponent has 3 or fewer cards in their hand, this attack does 120 more damage.
	138/086	Escavalier	IR
	Card text Wild Lances 90 — This Pokémon also does 30 damage to itself.
	139/086	Klink	IR
	Card text Hard Gears 10 — During your opponent’s next turn, this Pokémon takes 10 less damage from attacks (after applying Weakness and Resistance).
	140/086	Klang	IR
	Card text Hard Gears 50 — During your opponent’s next turn, this Pokémon takes 20 less damage from attacks (after applying Weakness and Resistance).
	141/086	Klinklang	IR
	Card text Gear Coating — All of your Pokémon that have any {M} Energy attached take 20 less damage from attacks from your opponent’s Pokémon (after applying Weakness and Resistance). Hammer In 120
	142/086	Pawniard	IR
	Card text Corner 10 — During your opponent’s next turn, the Defending Pokémon can’t retreat.
	143/086	Bisharp	IR
	Card text Cut Up 40 Finishing Blow 60+ — If your opponent’s Active Pokémon already has any damage counters on it, this attack does 60 more damage.
	144/086	Cobalion	IR
	Card text Righteous Edge 20 — Discard a Special Energy from your opponent’s Active Pokémon. Metal Arms 80+ — If this Pokémon has a Pokémon Tool attached, this attack does 40 more damage.
	145/086	Axew	IR
	Card text Gather Strength — Search your deck for up to 2 Basic Energy cards, reveal them, and put them into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck.
	146/086	Fraxure	IR
	Card text Bite 30 Boundless Power 90 — During your next turn, this Pokémon can’t use attacks.
	147/086	Haxorus	IR
	Card text Cross-Cut 80+ — If your opponent’s Active Pokémon is an Evolution Pokémon, this attack does 80 more damage. Axe Blast — If your opponent’s Active Pokémon is a Basic Pokémon, it is Knocked Out.
	148/086	Pidove	IR
	Card text Scout — Your opponent reveals their hand. Stampede 10
	149/086	Tranquill	IR
	Card text Fly 40 — Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing. If heads, during your opponent’s next turn, prevent all damage from and effects of attacks done to this Pokémon.
	150/086	Unfezant	IR
	Card text Add On — Draw 4 cards. Swift Flight 120 — Flip a coin. If heads, during your opponent’s next turn, prevent all damage from and effects of attacks done to this Pokémon.
	151/086	Audino	IR
	Card text Return 30 — You may draw cards until you have 6 cards in your hand.
	152/086	Minccino	IR
	Card text Tail Slap 20× — Flip 2 coins. This attack does 20 damage for each heads.
	153/086	Cinccino	IR
	Card text Do the Wave 20+ — This attack does 20 more damage for each of your Benched Pokémon.
	154/086	Rufflet	IR
	Card text Peck 10 Glide 20
	155/086	Braviary	IR
	Card text Aerial Ace 40+ — Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 40 more damage. Speed Wing 130
	156/086	Serperior ex
	Card text Regal Cheer — Attacks used by your Pokémon do 20 more damage to your opponent’s Active Pokémon (before applying Weakness and Resistance). Command the Grass 150 — You may search your deck for up to 3 cards and put them into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck.
	157/086	Kyurem ex
	Card text Slash 50 Blizzard Burst 130 — This attack also does 10 damage to each of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon for each Prize card your opponent has taken. (Don’t apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
	158/086	Zekrom ex
	Card text Slash 50 Voltage Burst 130+ — This attack does 50 more damage for each Prize card your opponent has taken. This Pokémon also does 30 damage to itself.
	159/086	Meloetta ex
	Card text Debut Performance — If you go first, this Pokémon can use attacks during your first turn. Echoed Voice 30 — During your next turn, this Pokémon’s Echoed Voice attack does 80 more damage (before applying Weakness and Resistance).
	160/086	Excadrill ex
	Card text Piercing Drill 60 — This attack also does 60 damage to 1 of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon that has any damage counters on it. (Don’t apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) Rock Tumble 200 — This attack’s damage isn’t affected by Resistance.
	161/086	Genesect ex
	Card text Metallic Signal — Once during your turn, you may search your deck for up to 2 Evolution {M} Pokémon, reveal them, and put them into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck. Protect Charge 150 — During your opponent’s next turn, this Pokémon takes 30 less damage from attacks (after applying Weakness and Resistance).
	162/086	Fennel		T
	Card text —
	163/086	N’s Plan		T
	Card text —
	164/086	Serperior ex	SIR
	Card text Regal Cheer — Attacks used by your Pokémon do 20 more damage to your opponent’s Active Pokémon (before applying Weakness and Resistance). Command the Grass 150 — You may search your deck for up to 3 cards and put them into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck.
	165/086	Kyurem ex	SIR
	Card text Slash 50 Blizzard Burst 130 — This attack also does 10 damage to each of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon for each Prize card your opponent has taken. (Don’t apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
	166/086	Zekrom ex	SIR
	Card text Slash 50 Voltage Burst 130+ — This attack does 50 more damage for each Prize card your opponent has taken. This Pokémon also does 30 damage to itself.
	167/086	Meloetta ex	SIR
	Card text Debut Performance — If you go first, this Pokémon can use attacks during your first turn. Echoed Voice 30 — During your next turn, this Pokémon’s Echoed Voice attack does 80 more damage (before applying Weakness and Resistance).
	168/086	Excadrill ex	SIR
	Card text Piercing Drill 60 — This attack also does 60 damage to 1 of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon that has any damage counters on it. (Don’t apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) Rock Tumble 200 — This attack’s damage isn’t affected by Resistance.
	169/086	Genesect ex	SIR
	Card text Metallic Signal — Once during your turn, you may search your deck for up to 2 Evolution {M} Pokémon, reveal them, and put them into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck. Protect Charge 150 — During your opponent’s next turn, this Pokémon takes 30 less damage from attacks (after applying Weakness and Resistance).
	170/086	N’s Plan	SIR	T
	Card text —
	171/086	Victini	BWR
	Card text V-Force 120 — If you have 4 or fewer Benched Pokémon, this attack does nothing.
	172/086	Zekrom ex	BWR
	Card text Slash 50 Voltage Burst 130+ — This attack does 50 more damage for each Prize card your opponent has taken. This Pokémon also does 30 damage to itself.

Promos

Black Bolt’s release was supported by a run of SVP Black Star Promo cards handed out with its sealed products — a Thundurus Full Art from the Elite Trainer Box, Reuniclus from the Tech Sticker Collection and the shared Victini from the Victini Illustration Collection, plus non-holo Snivy, Tepig and Oshawott promos in the Unova Poster Collection:

For Collectors: Most Valuable Cards

Zekrom ex — 172/086 (Black White Rare)

Black Bolt’s crown jewel. The Black White Rare Zekrom ex wears the set’s signature black-and-white textured finish and is the single most valuable and most-wanted pull in the expansion.

Victini — 171/086 (Black White Rare)

The only other Black White Rare in Black Bolt. This tiny-print Victini is an extremely limited chase card and commands a price to match its scarcity.

Zekrom ex — 166/086 (Special Illustration Rare)

A breathtaking full-art Zekrom and one of the most striking Special Illustration Rares in the set — a top secondary-market card in its own right.

N’s Plan — 170/086 (Special Illustration Rare)

A gorgeous full-art Supporter starring the fan-favourite character N. Character chase cards like this are perennial collector favourites and hold strong value.

Most Powerful Cards (Competitive Play)

Serperior ex — 003/086 (Double Rare)

Its Regal Cheer Ability pumps up the damage of your whole board, making Serperior ex a genuine engine piece for aggressive Grass builds.

Kyurem ex — 028/086 (Double Rare)

A hard-hitting Water-type ex whose big attack numbers gave Unova-themed decks a legitimate closer.

Zekrom ex — 034/086 (Double Rare)

A classic Lightning powerhouse — heavy damage output kept it a centrepiece of electric-typed lists.

Genesect ex — 067/086 (Double Rare)

A flexible Metal-type ex with disruptive utility, a favourite in tech-heavy competitive builds.

Trivia

• Black Bolt and White Flare are the first Scarlet & Violet sets built in the “151” style — a small 86-card main set wrapped in a huge Illustration-Rare gallery.
• Together the two sets contain every Pokémon from the Unova region (Generation V), split across the pair.
• The set introduces the Black White Rare — a brand-new ultra-premium rarity with a distinctive black-and-white textured finish.
• Black Bolt is themed around Zekrom and the concept of Ideals; White Flare mirrors it with Reshiram and Truth, echoing the original Pokémon Black & White video games.
• Between the two sister sets, White Flare has generally edged out Black Bolt in value: White Flare’s Reshiram ex chase cards have tended to sell for a little more than Black Bolt’s equivalent Zekrom ex cards. Black Bolt remains hugely popular, but so far the “Truth” side has held a slight collector edge over “Ideals.”
• Unusually, no English booster boxes were produced — packs were only sold inside Elite Trainer Boxes, bundles, binders and the shared Unova products.

Images & Videos

Official key art for Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Black Bolt, shown at full size — click any piece (or the link beneath it) to open and download the original. Below, a couple of Black Bolt Elite Trainer Box and pack openings.