Series: Scarlet & Violet
Release Date: July 18, 2025
Set Abbreviation: BLK / WHT
Black Bolt and White Flare brought the Unova region back to the Pokémon TCG in July 2025, and the Black White Rares have owned the chase ever since. Here are the top 10 hits and chase cards across both sets, ranked by current market value.
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10. Keldeo ex - $74.25
Set: Scarlet & Violet: White Flare
Card Number: 167/086
Rarity: Special Illustration Rare
Keldeo ex wades through a stream in an autumn forest, with red and gold leaves floating by and a waterfall glowing behind it. Yuu Nishida's warm oranges make the Water-type look right at home. Keldeo is a Mythical from Black 2 and White 2, so it fits Unova perfectly.
9. Zoroark - $76.48
Set: Scarlet & Violet: White Flare
Card Number: 143/086
Rarity: Illustration Rare
Zoroark crouches in a dark, twisted forest beside a swirling pond with its long red mane flowing behind it. Illustrated by Iwamoto05. It's a moody take on a Black and White fan favorite, and the way it blends into the shadows suits a Pokémon that's all about tricking people.
8. Oshawott - $83.34
Set: Scarlet & Violet: White Flare
Card Number: 105/086
Rarity: Illustration Rare
Oshawott is napping in a striped hammock over a sparkling beach, with red flowers scattered across the water below. OKACHEKE has shown up on a few of our lists lately, including the Latios and Latias in Surging Sparks and the Plusle and Minun in Paradox Rift. This one looks like a postcard.
7. Reshiram ex - $179.38
Set: Scarlet & Violet: White Flare
Card Number: 166/086
Rarity: Special Illustration Rare
Reshiram twists through a storm of pink petals and orange flame, with its white body standing out against all that color. It's the colorful take on the Reshiram you'll see in silver and white at #4. These sets also flip the original games, since Reshiram was the mascot of Black version but headlines White Flare here.
6. Seismitoad - $214.49
Set: Scarlet & Violet: Black Bolt
Card Number: 105/086
Rarity: Illustration Rare
Seismitoad sits in the middle of a dizzying, hand-drawn pattern of flowers, swirls, and little dots in every color. The incredible Shinji Kanda, the same artist behind the Magikarp on our Paldea Evolved list, draws in this one-of-a-kind style. It's by far the most valuable Illustration Rare in either set.
5. Zekrom ex - $267.04
Set: Scarlet & Violet: Black Bolt
Card Number: 166/086
Rarity: Special Illustration Rare
Zekrom ex hovers above a rocky ledge in the middle of a storm, with lightning splitting the dark clouds all around it. It's the SIR counterpart to the black Zekrom Black White Rare at #2, and the whole scene feels like a movie poster. Everything about the lightning is huge and loud, which is exactly how Zekrom should look.
4. Reshiram ex - $477.62
Set: Scarlet & Violet: White Flare
Card Number: 173/086
Rarity: Black White Rare
Now we're getting into the Black White Rares, the real chase cards of both sets. 5ban Graphics draws a ghostly white Reshiram in fine etched lines with a rainbow shimmer across the top. It's the White Flare answer to the Zekrom ex at #2.
3. Victini - $554.95
Set: Scarlet & Violet: White Flare
Card Number: 172/086
Rarity: Black White Rare
Victini shows up in both sets, and this is the White Flare copy of the same red Black White Rare from #1. The art is identical, and the only differences are the set and card number. Victini is the Mythical from Black and White, so it's no surprise it's one of the most valuable cards in both sets.
2. Zekrom ex - $611.19
Set: Scarlet & Violet: Black Bolt
Card Number: 172/086
Rarity: Black White Rare
Zekrom ex snarls out of a pitch-black card in silver etched lines with a faint purple shimmer. takuyoa, who also drew the gold Mega Charizard X ex on our Phantasmal Flames list, gives it a cold, metallic look. It's the second-most valuable card across both sets, and only a hair behind Victini.
1. Victini - $627.44
Set: Scarlet & Violet: Black Bolt
Card Number: 171/086
Rarity: Black White Rare
Victini edges out Zekrom ex by a hair for the top spot across both sets, which says a lot about how much collectors love this Mythical. 5ban Graphics gives the Black White Rare a red, etched, line-drawn look, with Victini mid-flight making a V sign. The card text says Trainers with Victini always win, and collectors seem to be hoping some of that rubs off.
Final Thoughts
Black Bolt and White Flare came by their names honestly, with Zekrom's lightning and Reshiram's flames out front. Four Black White Rares make up the top of this list, and Victini showing up in both sets gives collectors two shots at the same card. It'll be interesting to see how Illustration Rares like Seismitoad and Oshawott hold up as the Unova nostalgia keeps building.
FAQ
What are the best pulls from Pokémon Black Bolt and White Flare?
The best pulls are the four Black White Rares: Victini and Zekrom ex from Black Bolt, and Victini and Reshiram ex from White Flare. The Zekrom ex SIR, Seismitoad, and Reshiram ex SIR come next.
What is a Black White Rare in Pokémon TCG?
A Black White Rare (BWR) is the top chase rarity in Black Bolt and White Flare. These cards are drawn in etched, line-art styles in a single color, like the red Victini and the black and white versions of Zekrom ex and Reshiram ex.
Which is more valuable, Black Bolt or White Flare?
Black Bolt holds the top two spots with Victini and Zekrom ex, but White Flare puts six cards in the top 10 to Black Bolt's four. Both sets have two Black White Rares in the top four.
How many cards are in Black Bolt and White Flare?
Each set has 86 cards in the main set. Special Illustration Rares, Illustration Rares, and Black White Rares are numbered past that, which is why you'll see cards like #171/086 and #173/086.
When did Black Bolt and White Flare come out?
Black Bolt and White Flare released together on July 18, 2025, as Scarlet & Violet expansions built around the Unova region. Their set abbreviations are BLK and WHT.
