A thorough explanation of the popular and rare Pokemon cards "Black Bolt" and "White Flare"

The Pokémon Card Game "Black Bolt" and "White Flare", which will be released on June 6, 2025, are attracting attention as super-large expansion packs in which all Pokémon from the Unova region will appear as AR (Art Rare) and SAR (Special Art Rare). In this article, we will thoroughly explain the popular and rare cards in these two packs, their purchase prices, inclusion rates, and how to obtain them.

What is Black Bolt White Flare?

• Release date : Friday, June 6, 2025

• Suggested retail price : 290 yen per pack (tax included)

• Contents : 7 cards (randomly included)

• Features : A large volume pack containing all 156 Pokemon from the Unova region in AR or SAR format

What is the difference between Black Bolt and White Flare's rare cards?

The difference between Black Bolt and White Flare's rare cards lies mainly in the types of high rarity cards included and their popularity and value among collectors and players.

Main differences between rare cards

Pack Name	Main rare card examples	Characteristics and trends
Black Bolt	Zekrom ex BWR, Zekrom ex SAR, Genesect ex RR, Shibiru, Prismatic Energy	There are many general-purpose cards with high play demand. BWR (B-W Rare) and SAR (Special Art Rare) are also included, but the average value of the winning cards is slightly lower than White Flare. There are many cards used in battles.
White Flare	Reshiram ex BWR, Reshiram ex SAR, Touko SAR, Brungelion ex, Ignition Energy	There are many high-priced cards for collectors. Cards that emphasize rarity and visual appeal, such as "Reshiram ex" from BWR and "Touko" from SAR, are popular. The average value of winning cards tends to be high.

Key points explained

• Black Bolt

  • Famous ones include Zekrom ex BWR and Zekrom ex SAR.

  • There are many general-purpose cards used in battles, such as Genesect EX and Shibibir, and they are in high demand among players.

  • The average value of winning cards is lower than White Flare, but there are also high rarities such as BWR and SAR.

• White Flare

  • Reshiram ex BWR, Reshiram ex SAR, and Touko SAR are particularly popular.

  • There are many high-priced cards aimed at collectors, and BWR and SAR cards that emphasize rarity and visual appeal are increasing in value.

  • The average value of winning cards is high, so White Flare is recommended if you're aiming for a big win.

summary

• Black Bolt has "a lot of general-purpose cards for players."

• White Flare "has many high-priced and rare cards aimed at collectors."

• Both include high-rare cards of new rarities such as BWR and SAR , but their aims and value trends are different.

Popular and rare card rankings

Black Bolt's favorite card

Ranking	Card Name	Rarity	Sales price (estimated)	Purchase price (estimated)
1st place	Zekrom ex [BWR] 174/086	BWR	Approximately 60,000 yen	Approximately 42,000 yen
2nd place	Meloetta ex [SAR]	SAR	Approximately 30,000 yen	Approximately 20,000 yen
3rd place	Jaroda ex [SAR]	SAR	Approximately 22,000 yen	Approximately 15,000 yen
4th place	Black Kyurem ex [SAR]	SAR	Approximately 20,000 yen	Approximately 12,000 yen
5th place	Zekrom ex [SAR]	SAR	Approximately 15,000 yen	Approximately 9,000 yen

White Flare's popular cards

Ranking	Card Name	Rarity	Sales price (estimated)	Purchase price (estimated)
1st place	Reshiram ex [BWR] 174/086	BWR	Approximately 60,000 yen	Approximately 45,000 yen
2nd place	Reshiram ex [SAR]	SAR	Approximately 20,000 yen	Approximately 12,000 yen
3rd place	White Kyurem ex [SAR]	SAR	Approximately 18,000 yen	Approximately 10,000 yen
4th place	Genesect ex [SAR]	SAR	Approximately 15,000 yen	Approximately 8,000 yen
5th place	Hydreigon (Master Ball Mirror)	R	Approximately 11,200 yen	Approximately 7,500 yen

BWR (BW Rare) and SAR (Special Art Rare) are particularly rare and are highly sought after by collectors and players.

Rarity and inclusion rate

Rarity	Inclusion rate (approximate)
BWR (B-W-R-A)	Extremely rare
SAR (Special Art Rare)	Approximately 1 per 5 boxes
AR (Art Rare)	Approximately 3 pieces per box
RR	Approximately 5 pieces per box

*BWR has a very low inclusion rate and is quite difficult to obtain.

Purchase price and collection value

• BWR (B-Wr Rare) : Zekrom-EX and Reshiram-EX can be traded for around 60,000 yen each, making them extremely valuable as collectibles.

• SAR (Special Art Rare) : Many of these cards are traded for around 20,000 yen, making them a must-have rare card for collectors.

• AR (Art Rare) : About 3 cards are included in each box, so you can have fun trying to complete the collection.

  
  

How to obtain and difficulty of purchasing

• Difficulty of obtaining after release date : Because this is a popular expansion pack, it may be difficult to obtain the box or single copies.

• Recommended purchase method :

  • Pokémon Center Online

  • Card Shop

  • Electronics retailer

  • Utilizing advance reservations and lotteries

summary

"Black Bolt" and "White Flare" feature all the Pokemon from the Unova region in gorgeous art rares, and many rare cards such as BWR and SAR are included. This is an expansion pack that collectors and players cannot miss. Don't forget to check the reservation and lottery information to make sure you get it on the release date!