Pokemon Black Bolt and White Flare Sets Already Turning Heads in the UK

What Makes Black Bolt & White Flare So Special?

Both sets are a celebration of the Unova region, home to all 156 Gen 5 Pokémon. What’s turning heads is that every single Pokémon featured is getting its own full art illustration rare a first for English TCG sets.

And then there’s the new rarity type: BWR (Black-White-Rare). These secret rares are done in stunning monochrome artwork, giving your favourite Legendaries a high contrast, dramatic new look. Early reveals show Zekrom, Reshiram, and Victini getting the BWR treatment, and they look absolutely stunning.

UK Market Buzz

Note: that only the Pokemon Center Exclusive ETBs have been available for preorder so far, and no eBay completed sales have been made for other products in this set. Expect preorders at major retailers to begin dropping randomly in the coming days and weeks.

Pokemon Center Exclusive ETBs (UK)
Retail: £50–£60
Current Resale: £200–£300+

These are already live on the UK Pokemon Center and sold out in minutes. Each box includes 11 booster packs, 2 promo cards (Thundurus for Black Bolt, Tornadus for White Flare), and premium accessories.

Final Thoughts From the UK Scene

With Prismatic Evolutions and Destined Rivals still performing above MSRP, Black Bolt and White Flare are almost guaranteed to follow suit especially with their innovative card designs.

Collectors and resellers here in the UK are already gearing up for what might be one of the strongest Pokemon TCG releases in recent memory. If you’re hoping to avoid missing out, get those preorders in early and maybe skip the Tesco queues on launch day.

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