Most Stores Likely Won’t Stock Pokemon TCG Black Bolt & White Flare at Launch

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The pre-orders for the Black Bolt and White Flare Elite Trainer Boxes at the Pokemon Center stretched out longer than expected, which seemed promising for fans of Pokemon TCG. Yet, it appears that the extended pre-orders may have had consequences. A significant U.S. Pokemon TCG supplier has announced that the stock allocations for the upcoming Black Bolt and White Flare Pokemon card collections will be significantly lower than the scarcely available Prismatic Evolutions. As a result, many fans might not find Black Bolt or White Flare items on store shelves at all, especially not when the July 18th release date arrives.

I’ve just gotten some exclusive insider info from Poke Beach, a go-to source for all things Pokemon TCG news. They’ve shared that they had a chat with one of the major U.S. suppliers of Pokemon cards, and here’s what they learned: The initial stock for the upcoming Black Bolt and White Flare sets is going to be extremely scarce. These split expansions will introduce various products, similar to the Prismatic Evolutions line, and given that each card in this special Pokemon TCG release will feature an Illustration Rare for every single Pokemon from Unova, it’s no wonder this set is highly anticipated!

On July 18th, the Elite Trainer Box, Binder Collection, Poster Collection, and Mini Tins for Pokemon TCG’s Scarlet & Violet – Black Bolt and White Flare are scheduled to be released. But, if your local store isn’t stocked up, it might not matter much. It seems that most U.S. stores are anticipated to receive no stock of either the Black Bolt or White Flare sets at all.

Pokemon TCG Shortages Might Be Coming to an End, At Least for Older Sets

As a passionate gamer, I’ve got to share some news about the upcoming Pokemon TCG sets, Black Bolt and White Flare, scheduled for July 18th. But remember, things could shift before then, so it might be wise not to pin all your hopes on grabbing these new sets on their release day itself. However, there’s a glimmer of hope that you won’t find the shelves empty, which has been a common issue lately. So, keep an eye out for a slightly less disappointing scenario!

One reason why the initial supply of Black Bolt and White Flare stocks might be limited is actually a positive sign. This is due to Pokemon’s focus on reprinting older items, such as Prismatic Evolutions and Surging Sparks, to meet high demand. The increased need for these reprints has taken up more time, leaving less preparation time for the launch of Black Bolt and White Flare.

Increasing the number of older collections might slow down the rapid sell-outs, particularly for series like Prismatic Evolutions. However, if it leads to fewer new sets being produced, scarce items will persist (making them more attractive to resellers). If The Pokemon Company manages to meet the demand for the Unova sets, there’s a chance that the market might gradually become more balanced over time.

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2025-05-18 00:43