Black Bolt
Scarlet & Violet · BLK · 2025
Pokémon TCG expansion

Black Bolt card list

172 cards in the Scarlet & Violet Series, led by Victini at $623.46.

■ Highest-value cards

Black Bolt chase cards

  1. Victini Rare #171

    01 · By price

    Victini

    #171 · Rare

    $623.46

    Tracked USD · holofoil ·

  2. Zekrom ex Black White Rare #172

    02 · By price

    Zekrom ex

    #172 · Black White Rare

    $595.79

    Tracked USD · holofoil ·

  3. Zekrom ex Special Illustration Rare #166

    03 · By price

    Zekrom ex

    #166 · Special Illustration Rare

    $252.65

    Tracked USD · holofoil ·

■ Full set

Complete Black Bolt card list

Black Bolt contains 172 cards, including 86 main-set cards and 86 secret rares. Search by name or card number, filter by rarity, or compare prices.

172 of 172 cards

■ About this set

What is Black Bolt?

Black Bolt is a Pokémon TCG expansion released in 2025 under set code BLK, part of the Scarlet & Violet Series. Chase Season lists 172 cards across 8 rarity tiers, from base commons through the rarest special illustration pulls. The rarity breakdown shows how chase tiers are distributed within the expansion. Each card carries a Chase Index — a community-driven signal of what collectors are actively chasing right now.

■ Key facts
Release date
July 18, 2025
Set code
BLK
Series
Scarlet & Violet
Total cards
172
Chase tiers
76 cards · 2 tiers
Reverse holos
80
Rarity breakdown
Illustration Rare
69
Common
39
Uncommon
31
Rare
11
Ultra Rare
8
Special Illustration Rare
7
Double Rare
6
Black White Rare
1
■ Series context

How does Black Bolt fit in the Scarlet & Violet Series?

Black Bolt sits in the Scarlet & Violet Series, released in 2025. It follows Destined Rivals (2025). Browse adjacent expansions below to compare chase cards, rarity distributions, and market trends across the series.

■ Common questions

Frequently asked about Black Bolt

Pricing, rarities, release info, and pack value — answered with current market data.

How many cards are in Black Bolt?

Chase Season lists 172 cards in Black Bolt. Every card is linked in the complete checklist above.

What is the most valuable card in Black Bolt?

The highest-priced tracked card in Black Bolt is Victini (Rare), currently priced at $623.46 in the tracked price data.

What are the top chase cards in Black Bolt?

The top chases in Black Bolt are led by Victini 171/86 at $623.46, then Zekrom ex 172/86 and Zekrom ex 166/86. See the leading chase cards, ranked by current market value.

When was Black Bolt released?

Black Bolt was released on July 18, 2025 as part of the Scarlet & Violet Series. It carries the set code BLK.

How is the Chase Index calculated for Black Bolt?

The Chase Index is ordered by active collector chases. Within Black Bolt, cards with more active chases appear first.

Is Black Bolt rising or falling in value?

Tracked cards in Black Bolt have moved -1.7% over the past 7 days and -7.6% over the past 30 days, based on market prices.

What rarities are in Black Bolt?

Black Bolt spans 8 distinct rarity tiers across 172 tracked cards. The most common are 69 Illustration Rare, 39 Common, 31 Uncommon. The premium rarity tiers include 7 Special Illustration Rares, 69 Illustration Rares.

Which Pokémon are featured in Black Bolt?

The headline cards in Black Bolt feature Victini, Zekrom ex, Seismitoad, Kyurem ex, Haxorus, Volcarona, alongside other species across the set's 8 rarity tiers. These examples are selected by current market value. The Chase Index ranks cards by active collector chases.

What card variants are available in Black Bolt?

Beyond the base print, Black Bolt includes 76 chase-tier cards across 2 premium rarities (7 Special Illustration Rares, 69 Illustration Rares), plus 80 cards with a reverse-holo variant. Each variant is priced and tracked separately on Chase Season.

How does Black Bolt compare to Destined Rivals?

Black Bolt (2025) is an expansion in the Scarlet & Violet Series that followed Destined Rivals (2025). It tracks 172 cards versus 244 in Destined Rivals, with a top chase of $623.46 against $344.19 in its predecessor.

Are Black Bolt booster packs worth opening?

Pack value in Black Bolt depends on pull rates and current market prices. Card prices alone do not show what a pack is likely to contain. The highest-priced tracked card is Victini at $623.46. The average tracked card price is $18.66; this is not an expected return per pack.