Black Bolt

Overview

Black Bolt is a Scarlet & Violet expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, released on 18 July 2025. Beyond the 86-card main set, it hides 86 secret/chase cards numbered above the set total, bringing the full checklist to 172. Rarity shows as pips at the bottom: ◇ Common, ◇◇ Uncommon, ◇◇◇ Rare, ◇◇◇◇ Double Rare (ex). Stars mark the ultra tiers — ☆ Illustration Rare, ☆☆ Special Illustration Rare and ☆☆☆ (gold) Hyper Rare.

Rarities & what to look for

Notable cards

The set's standout chase cards. Market figures are rough guides, not Pokebay prices.

Zekrom ex

172/86 · Black White Rare

≈ £469.11

Victini

171/86 · Rare

≈ £320.76

Zekrom ex

166/86 · Special Illustration Rare

≈ £153.52

Seismitoad

105/86 · Illustration Rare

≈ £81.26

Kyurem ex

165/86 · Special Illustration Rare

≈ £49.11

Meloetta ex

167/86 · Special Illustration Rare

≈ £42.52

N's Plan

170/86 · Special Illustration Rare

≈ £33.86

Genesect ex

169/86 · Special Illustration Rare

≈ £28.14