The Black Bolt Japanese booster box is the Japanese-edition box for set code SV11B, 拡張パック「ブラックボルト」, released in Japan on June 6, 2025. Our SV11B-Black Bolt Japanese Pokemon Booster Box page lists 20 packs of 7 cards, 140 cards per box.
Updated November 6, 2026
What Are the Key Facts About the Black Bolt Japanese Booster Box?
The key facts are a Japanese-edition SV11B box, a June 6, 2025 Japanese release, and 20 booster packs of 7 cards each. The table below uses the official Pokémon Card Game pages and our own product pages, and each row names its source.
| Item | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| English product name | SV11B-Black Bolt Japanese Pokemon Booster Box | Our product page |
| Japanese name | 拡張パック「ブラックボルト」 | Official SV11 page |
| Set code | SV11B (Scarlet & Violet series) | Our product page |
| Edition | Japanese edition (Japanese Original Edition, Expansion Pack) | Our product page |
| Japanese release date | June 6, 2025 (Friday) | Official SV11 page |
| Inside the standard box | 20 booster packs, 7 cards per pack, 140 cards total | Our product page |
| Single pack | 7 cards, 290 yen (tax included) | Official SV11 page |
| Companion set | ホワイトフレア (White Flare) | Official SV11 page |
| Card types listed | 86 card types, from Commons up to Ultra Rares and ACE SPEC | Our product page |
One gap is worth knowing about. The official SV11 page names the packs and their prices, but it does not state how many packs make up a box. The 20-pack figure comes from our product page for the box.
What Is Inside a Japanese Black Bolt Booster Box?
A standard Black Bolt Japanese booster box holds 20 booster packs, and each pack holds 7 cards, so the box totals 140 cards. That is the configuration on our SV11B booster box page, and the 7-card pack size matches the official card reveal notice.
The box is a sealed, randomized product. Our page says the cards are randomly packed at the factory and that individual card pulls are not guaranteed. This guide gives no odds, because none appear on the official pages or on our listing.
Rarities named on the product page
The listing names these rarity groups: Commons (C), Uncommons (U), Rares (R), Double Rares (RR), Art Rares (AR), Super Art Rares (SAR), Ultra Rares (UR), and ACE SPEC cards. It describes the set as having 86 card types. The official page adds one more rarity name: BWR (ビーダブリューレア), used for ゼクロムex and レシラムex (Zekrom ex and Reshiram ex).
The official page also says that the set features all 156 Pokémon from the Unova region, and that every one of them has an AR or SAR version. It also mentions mirror cards with a Poké Ball pattern. Those facts describe the set as a whole. They do not say where in a box any particular card will appear.
| Rarity code | Full name given | Where it is stated |
|---|---|---|
| AR | Art Rare (アートレア) | Official SV11 page and our box page |
| SAR | Super Art Rare (スペシャルアートレア) | Official SV11 page and our box page |
| BWR | ビーダブリューレア, for ゼクロムex and レシラムex | Official SV11 page |
| RR | Double Rare | Our box page |
| UR | Our box page | |
| C / U / R | Common / Uncommon / Rare | Our box page |
Which Black Bolt Japanese Booster Box Listings Do We Have?
We have seven Black Bolt listings: the standard box, the DX box, a carton of 12 boxes, three damaged-box listings, and a card file set. The table covers the six box-related listings; the card file set is covered further down.
| Listing | What the page says | Page |
|---|---|---|
| SV11B-Black Bolt Japanese Pokemon Booster Box | 20 packs of 7 cards, 140 cards in total | Standard box |
| SV11B-Black Bolt DX Japanese Pokemon Booster Box | 4 deluxe packs of 35 cards, 140 cards, one AR in every pack | DX box |
| SV11B-Black Bolt Japanese Pokemon Booster Box – Carton | 1 carton (case) of 12 booster boxes, shipped as the carton itself | Carton |
| SV11B-Black Bolt Japanese Pokemon Booster Box – Damaged Box | Factory wrap intact, discounted for cosmetic damage to the outer box | Damaged box |
| SV11B-Black Bolt DX Japanese Pokemon Booster Box – Damaged Box | Factory wrap intact, discounted for cosmetic damage to the outer box | DX damaged box |
| SV11B-Black Bolt Japanese Pokemon Booster Box – Damaged Box (no-wrap version) | Factory wrap removed, inner box unopened, contents factory-original | No-wrap damaged box |
Availability on each page can change at any time, so check the page itself before you plan around a particular listing.
Is the Black Bolt DX Booster Box Different From the Standard Box?
Yes. The DX box has a different pack structure: 4 deluxe packs of 35 cards each, against 20 packs of 7 cards in the standard box. Both of our pages give a 140-card total.
The official site names the product 拡張パックデラックス「ブラックボルト」 and lists the deluxe pack at 1,450 yen (tax included) with 35 cards. It says one AR is guaranteed in every deluxe pack. The standard pack is 290 yen (tax included) with 7 cards. Both products were released on June 6, 2025, according to the official SV11 page.
| Point | Standard box (拡張パック) | DX box (拡張パックデラックス) |
|---|---|---|
| Packs per box | 20 | 4 |
| Cards per pack | 7 | 35 |
| Cards per box | 140 | 140 |
| Single pack price in Japan | 290 yen (tax incl.) | 1,450 yen (tax incl.) |
| AR per pack | Not stated | One AR in every pack, per the official page |
| Japanese release date | June 6, 2025 | June 6, 2025 |
A standard box has 20 packs of 7 cards. A DX box has 4 packs of 35 cards with an AR in each. We do not rank them, and we do not say which one yields more valuable cards, because no source we use says so.
Which Cards Do the Listings Name as Black Bolt Chase Cards?
Our box pages name five key cards: SAR Zekrom ex, SAR N’s Resolve, SR Reshiram ex, AR Joltik, and UR ACE SPEC Thunder Gold. That is the shop’s list for SV11B, and it is a short list of featured cards, not a full card list.
The official reveal notice from May 4, 2025 shows BWR cards for ゼクロムex and レシラムex. It also lists these cards under ブラックボルト: シビルドン, シビビール, シビシラス, ふうせん (a Pokémon Tool), 博士の研究 (a Supporter) and プリズムエネルギー (a Special Energy). For ホワイトフレア it lists ムーランド, ハーデリア, ヨーテリー, エネルギー回収, イグニッションエネルギー, チェレン and トウコ.
The two sources use different rarity labels for Zekrom ex: the shop lists it as SAR, while the official page uses BWR for Zekrom ex and Reshiram ex. When you match a card to a listing, go by the card number printed on the card and the official page, not by a rarity abbreviation alone.
If you are unsure what “ex” means on these cards, our explainer What Does ex Mean on Pokémon Cards? ex, EX, ex★ and MA Explained covers the term.
How should you read a chase-card list?
Treat it as a description of what the set contains, not a promise about your box. Our page states that the specific cards in each box are random and that pulls are not guaranteed. Nothing in this guide predicts the value of any card.
What Are the Official SV11 Products Besides the Booster Box?
The official SV11 page lists five products, all released on June 6, 2025: a standard pack and a deluxe pack for each of Black Bolt and White Flare, plus a card file set.
| Official product | Price (tax incl.) | Notes from the official page |
|---|---|---|
| 拡張パック「ブラックボルト」 | 290 yen | 7 cards, randomly inserted |
| 拡張パック「ホワイトフレア」 | 290 yen | 7 cards, randomly inserted |
| 拡張パックデラックス「ブラックボルト」 | 1,450 yen | 35 cards, one guaranteed AR per pack |
| 拡張パックデラックス「ホワイトフレア」 | 1,450 yen | 35 cards, one guaranteed AR per pack |
| ブラックボルト・ホワイトフレア カードファイルセット | 2,640 yen | Victini promo card, 3-pocket card file, 3 packs each of each set |
These are the official Japanese retail prices for single packs and the file set, not the prices of our box listings. The official page gives no box configuration.
How Is the Japanese Black Bolt Different From the English Black Bolt?
The Japanese release came first: June 6, 2025 in Japan against July 18, 2025 for the English expansion. The two editions have different names and different official pages.
The official English page for Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet-Black Bolt gives an expansion release date of July 18, 2025 and says the set has over 170 cards and is Standard legal. It describes the release as a split expansion that highlights all 156 Pokémon originally discovered in the Unova region, with White Flare as its companion. The Japanese official page makes the same 156-Pokémon point for the Japanese set.
| Point | Japanese edition (SV11B) | English edition |
|---|---|---|
| Name | 拡張パック「ブラックボルト」 | Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet-Black Bolt |
| Release date | June 6, 2025 | July 18, 2025 |
| Card figures given | 86 card types listed on our page; 7 cards per standard pack | Over 170 cards |
| Rarity wording | AR, SAR, BWR, mirror cards (Poké Ball pattern) | Illustration rare (more than 65), special illustration rare (more than 5), Pokémon ex (more than 5), Poké Ball pattern parallel cards |
| Box configuration | 20 packs of 7 cards on our page | Not stated on the official page |
The English page lists other products rather than a booster box: an Elite Trainer Box and a Pokémon Center ETB (July 18, 2025), an Unova Poster Collection, Binder Collection and Unova Mini Tin (all July 18, 2025), an Unova Victini Illustration Collection (August 1, 2025), and Black Bolt and White Flare Booster Bundles (August 22, 2025). The page does not state a booster box configuration, so we do not compare the two editions box for box.
The rarity wording differs between the two pages. The Japanese page uses names such as AR, SAR and BWR; the English page uses illustration rare and special illustration rare. This guide does not map one naming system onto the other, because the sources do not.
What Is a Damaged Black Bolt Booster Box?
A damaged Black Bolt box is a box discounted for cosmetic damage to the outer box, such as dents or scratches. The standard and DX damaged-box listings say the box is unopened and still sealed in its original factory wrap, that the cards inside are unaffected, and that the item is sold as-is.
The listings are specific about what you are buying. The standard damaged box page says the condition photos that follow the first image are samples of damaged boxes from the same stock and show the typical level of damage. It adds that the actual item you receive may differ from the photos. Damage types include dents, creases and scuffs, and the extent varies by item.
What is the no-wrap damaged box?
The no-wrap damaged box has the factory wrap removed. Its listing says the inner box remains unopened and the contents are factory-original. It is discounted both for the missing wrap and for cosmetic damage to the outer box.
What are the terms for damaged boxes?
Each of the three damaged-box descriptions says the item is sold as-is, that we do not respond to inquiries about it, and that returns and refunds are not accepted. The photos on the pages are samples, so read the listing fully before you order.
The pages explain why these boxes exist. Our warehouse in Tokyo buys large volumes of Japanese trading cards every day, and some of the boxes taken in have dents or scratches. Staff inspect every item against defined condition standards, and boxes that cannot be sold as mint condition are set aside and offered at a lower price than regular stock.
| Point | Damaged box (standard and DX) | No-wrap damaged box |
|---|---|---|
| Factory wrap | Intact | Removed |
| Box contents | Unopened, cards unaffected | Inner box unopened, contents factory-original |
| Outer box | Dents, creases, scuffs or other cosmetic damage possible | Dents, creases, scuffs or other cosmetic damage possible |
| Sale terms | Sold as-is | Sold as-is |
| Returns and refunds | Not accepted | Not accepted |
| Photos | Samples; item may differ | Samples; item may differ |
What Is the Black Bolt Carton?
The carton is one full case of 12 Japanese SV11B Black Bolt booster boxes, shipped as the carton itself rather than as 12 individual boxes. The carton listing states a purchase unit of 1 carton (case), with 12 booster boxes of the Japanese language edition.
The listing says it ships from Tokyo by FedEx with a tracking number. It does not state a pack count for the carton.
Check the product page for current availability before you plan a carton purchase. The page is the source of truth for whether the unit can be ordered.
What Else Is Sold Alongside the Black Bolt Boxes?
The main companion product is the Black Bolt & White Flare Card File Set. The official page lists it at 2,640 yen (tax included) and says it contains a Victini promo card, a 3-pocket card file that holds 156 cards, and 3 packs each of ブラックボルト and ホワイトフレア.
Our listing describes it as a Japanese Pokemon Card Game file set connected to Black Bolt and White Flare, and as a sealed add-on next to booster boxes, single cards and related set products.
How Does Shipping From Tokyo Work for a Black Bolt Box?
Our product pages say Black Bolt boxes ship from our warehouse in Tokyo by FedEx. Our shipping policy offers two services, both with a tracking number, and the cost is calculated at checkout from your delivery address.
| Service | Estimated FedEx transit after dispatch | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Standard: FedEx International Connect Plus | Usually 3-7 business days | Calculated at checkout |
| Expedited: FedEx International Priority | Usually 2-5 business days | Calculated at checkout |
Both transit times are estimates only, so treat them as a planning range and not as a delivery date. They also do not include our handling time. Most orders are processed and shipped within 5 business days after PayPal or Wise payment has cleared, and the policy calls that window an estimate. Business days exclude weekends and Japanese national holidays.
What can delay a Black Bolt order?
The policy lists supplier allocation changes, inventory arriving later than expected, and a reserved unit failing quality inspection as reasons dispatch can take longer. If dispatch is delayed, the policy says we will email you as soon as practical with a revised estimate. For significant delays before handoff to FedEx, we may offer the choice to wait or to cancel with a full refund.
After handoff, delivery timing is controlled by the carrier and destination-country authorities. The policy names customs inspections, import procedures, remote-area handling, peak season congestion and weather as possible causes of delay, and says such transit delays do not by themselves create a right to cancel or refund after dispatch.
Address rules
FedEx cannot deliver to P.O. Boxes, so give a physical address at checkout. While an order is paid and its shipment is not yet scheduled, you can update the shipping address yourself from My Account > Orders. The destination country cannot be changed. Once the shipment is scheduled, the self-service change closes.
How Do You Pay for a Black Bolt Booster Box?
You can pay by Wise bank transfer, PayPal, or a credit or debit card through PayPal. The payment methods page says all payments are made in Japanese yen (JPY).
| Method | Fee | Notes from the page |
|---|---|---|
| Wise (bank transfer) | No processing fee | Only method without the 5% payment processing fee. Without a screenshot, the order cancels automatically if payment is not received within 12 hours (3 hours if it contains a pre-order item). |
| PayPal | 5% processing fee | Payment completes immediately at checkout. |
| Credit or debit card via PayPal | 5% processing fee | Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB; which are offered is decided by PayPal. |
Any difference between the amount we charge and the amount on your statement comes from exchange rates and conversion fees charged by your card issuer, bank or PayPal. The page says that difference is outside our control. For SWIFT wires, the page says a receiving fee of JPY 611 is deducted, so you should add JPY 611 to your order total, and it recommends the OUR charge option so correspondent bank fees are covered on your side.
The page also describes PayPal Pay Later, an instalment option that PayPal offers where available. It is operated by PayPal, and the terms PayPal shows at checkout are the ones that apply.
How Do You Make Sure You Pick the Right Black Bolt Product?
Check five things before you order: the set code, the pack format, the condition, the quantity and the edition. A short checklist helps because the Black Bolt family has several similar names.
- Set code and name. The code is SV11B and the Japanese name is 拡張パック「ブラックボルト」. White Flare is the companion set, listed under its own name.
- Pack format. Standard is 20 packs of 7 cards. DX is 4 packs of 35 cards with one AR in each pack.
- Condition. Standard listing, damaged, or no-wrap damaged. Damaged listings are sold as-is with no returns or refunds.
- Quantity. One box, or one carton of 12 boxes shipped as the carton itself.
- Edition. Our listings are Japanese-edition boxes. The English edition, Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet-Black Bolt, was released July 18, 2025.
Black Bolt Booster Box: Japanese SV11B Box Basics
A Black Bolt booster box in Japanese is the SV11B box, 拡張パック「ブラックボルト」, and the standard version holds 20 packs of 7 cards, 140 cards in total. The Japanese release date was June 6, 2025, according to the official SV11 page.
Our listings are Japanese-edition boxes, not English ones. The English edition, Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet-Black Bolt, was released on July 18, 2025.
- Standard box: 20 packs of 7 cards, 140 cards.
- DX box: 4 deluxe packs of 35 cards, 140 cards, with one AR in every pack.
- Carton: one case of 12 booster boxes, shipped as the carton itself.
- Damaged boxes: factory wrap intact (or removed on the no-wrap version), discounted for cosmetic damage, sold as-is with no returns or refunds.
The box is a sealed, randomized product. Our page says the cards are randomly packed at the factory and individual pulls are not guaranteed. Availability on each page can change at any time, so check the product page itself before you plan an order.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many packs and cards are in a Black Bolt Japanese booster box?
A standard SV11B box holds 20 packs of 7 cards, 140 cards total, according to our product page. The DX box holds 4 packs of 35 cards, which also totals 140.
When was Black Bolt released in Japan?
The Japanese Black Bolt expansion pack was released on June 6, 2025 (Friday), according to the official Pokémon Card Game SV11 page. The English edition was released on July 18, 2025.
Is a Black Bolt Japanese booster box in English?
No. Our listing is the Japanese edition (Japanese language edition) of SV11B. The English edition is titled Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet-Black Bolt.
What is the difference between Black Bolt and White Flare?
They are companion sets released together on June 6, 2025. The official site lists separate packs for each, named ブラックボルト and ホワイトフレア, and each has a standard and a deluxe version.
Can I pull a specific card from a Black Bolt box?
No. Our listing says the box is a sealed, randomized product, the cards are randomly packed at the factory, and individual pulls are not guaranteed.
Can I return a damaged Black Bolt box?
No. The damaged-box listings say the item is sold as-is and that returns and refunds are not accepted. The photos on the page are samples, and the box you receive may differ.
How long does shipping take from Tokyo?
Our policy estimates FedEx transit of usually 3-7 business days on standard shipping and 2-5 business days on expedited, after dispatch. Most orders ship within 5 business days after payment clears, and all of these figures are estimates only.
What does the Black Bolt carton contain?
It is one carton (case) of 12 Japanese SV11B Black Bolt booster boxes, shipped as the carton itself rather than as 12 individual boxes.
Which payment method has no processing fee?
Wise bank transfer is the only method without the 5% payment processing fee, according to our payment methods page. PayPal and card payments through PayPal carry the 5% fee.
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