Black Bolt (SV11B) is one half of a paired release — alongside White Flare (SV11W) — that together catalogue every one of the 156 Pokémon native to the Unova region across two “151-style” expansion packs. Black Bolt launched in Japan on June 6, 2025 with 174 total cards, and its secret-rarity tier tops out with the same brand-new card format that debuted across both sets: Black White Rare, or BWR.
This is the full list — every SR, SAR, and the set’s single BWR, transcribed number-for-number, plus a summary of the 72-card Art Rare tier. We stock sealed Black Bolt product and singles out of Tokyo, so wherever a card below has a listing, we’ve linked it.
Black Bolt (SV11B) has 174 total cards: a 1–86 base set plus an 88-card secret-rarity run (72 AR, 8 SR, 7 SAR, 1 BWR). The chase card is Zekrom ex #174, the set’s only BWR (Black White Rare) — Limitless TCG’s rarity column lists it as Ultra Rare, but Japanese media and PokeGuardian’s reporting on the format’s reveal call it BWR. Zekrom ex also appears as SR (#161) and SAR (#169), and N’s Plot SAR (#173) rounds out the set’s headline pulls.
Card list per Limitless TCG’s transcribed set data as of August 2026. Prices below are current Samurai Sword Tokyo listings converted at ¥147/USD.
What Is Black Bolt (SV11B)?
Black Bolt is Japan’s 拡張パック「ブラックボルト」, a standard Expansion Pack released June 6, 2025 alongside its companion set White Flare (SV11W). Together the two packs cover all 156 Pokémon of the Unova regional dex, with the official product page stating that every Pokémon in the combined release gets a special-illustration card. Each pack retails at ¥290 (tax included) for 7 cards.
The base set runs cards #1–86 (the last standard-rarity card is #86, プリズムエネルギー, an Uncommon energy card), and the secret-rarity run picks up at #87 and continues through #174 — 88 cards split across Art Rare, Super Rare, Special Art Rare, and the set’s single Black White Rare. For the full numbered base checklist (Commons through Rares, #1–86), see our SV11B card list page. This article focuses on the high-rarity tier that drives the set’s secondary market.
Black Bolt’s sister set, White Flare, mirrors this exact structure — 174 cards, the same 1–86/87–174 split, and its own BWR chase card (Reshiram ex). If you’re comparing the two packs before you buy, see our Black Bolt vs. White Flare box guide and the full White Flare (SV11W) card list.
One identification note before the tables: card numbers on Black Bolt singles are printed against an 86-card base denominator — a card reading “174/086” is simply telling you it’s card #174 of a checklist whose base run stops at 86, the same numbering logic used across the SR, SAR, and AR tiers below. If you’re sorting a bulk lot, the number is the fastest way to confirm exactly which printing you’re holding before you check rarity by eye.
Complete Secret Rarity List: SR, SAR & BWR
All 16 cards below are transcribed directly from Limitless TCG’s set data (Japanese and English names). This is every SR, SAR, and BWR card in Black Bolt — no summarizing.
Super Rare (SR) — #159–166
| No. | JP Name | EN Name | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 159 | ジャローダex | Serperior ex | SR |
| 160 | キュレムex | Kyurem ex | SR |
| 161 | ゼクロムex | Zekrom ex | SR |
| 162 | メロエッタex | Meloetta ex | SR |
| 163 | ドリュウズex | Excadrill ex | SR |
| 164 | ゲノセクトex | Genesect ex | SR |
| 165 | Nの筋書き | N’s Plot | SR |
| 166 | マコモ | Fennel | SR |
Special Art Rare (SAR) — #167–173
| No. | JP Name | EN Name | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 167 | ジャローダex | Serperior ex | SAR |
| 168 | キュレムex | Kyurem ex | SAR |
| 169 | ゼクロムex | Zekrom ex | SAR |
| 170 | メロエッタex | Meloetta ex | SAR |
| 171 | ドリュウズex | Excadrill ex | SAR |
| 172 | ゲノセクトex | Genesect ex | SAR |
| 173 | Nの筋書き | N’s Plot | SAR |
Zekrom ex is the only card printed at all three top tiers in Black Bolt — SR (#161), SAR (#169), and the set-topping BWR (#174). N’s Plot follows a similar pattern at SR (#165) and SAR (#173). The one exception running the other way is Fennel: she gets a Super Rare at #166 but no Special Art Rare counterpart in the SAR run, making the regular SR her only high-rarity printing in this set.
Black White Rare (BWR) — #174
| No. | JP Name | EN Name | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 174 | ゼクロムex | Zekrom ex | BWR |
Card #174 is where the naming gets interesting. Limitless TCG’s rarity column labels it “Ultra Rare,” but the monochromatic black/white card format it debuted in was introduced under the name Black White Rare (BWR) when Zekrom ex and its White Flare counterpart Reshiram ex were officially revealed, per PokeGuardian’s coverage of the dual-set reveal. Japanese hobby media covering the set’s rarity breakdown also describe the tier as BWR rather than a conventional UR. We follow that convention here and cite both sources so you can judge for yourself.
The Art Rare Tier: 72 Full-Art Cards
Cards #87–158 make up Black Bolt’s Art Rare (AR) tier — 72 cards, one for essentially every Pokémon species that appears in the set’s base checklist, each rendered as a full-illustration alternate-art card. As catalogued by Limitless TCG as of August 2026, the tier runs in strict numerical order, opening with Snivy (#87) and closing with Cinccino (#158).
Notable rows along the way include full evolution lines rendered across consecutive numbers — Litwick into Lampent into Chandelure (#100–102), and Timburr into Gurdurr into Conkeldurr (#131–133) — plus the set’s own box-art Pokémon, Victini (#97), and Swords of Justice member Cobalion (#149). The full 72-card list, transcribed number-by-number in JP and EN, sits on our SV11B card list page alongside the base checklist.
Worth knowing if you’re collecting both halves of the release: Black Bolt and White Flare do not share an AR roster. White Flare’s 72-card AR tier runs a completely separate set of species, from Sewaddle (#87) through Tornadus (#158), per Limitless TCG’s transcribed data for that set. In other words, the two packs split the 156-Pokémon Unova dex into two non-overlapping AR checklists rather than duplicating each species across both sets — so a Black Bolt box and a White Flare box genuinely pull different full-art cards, not just different color schemes.
Because the AR tier is priced well below the SR/SAR/BWR run, it’s a lower-rarity route to building a full-art Unova binder from this set. A PSA 10 copy of Victini AR (#97) is recently listed at ¥8,940 (~$61) (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order), with restock requests handled through our Quick Order page.
The Chase Cards: BWR Zekrom, SAR Zekrom, Genesect & Serperior
Black Bolt’s headline chase is Zekrom ex, #174, BWR. It’s the top card of the set and the debut printing of the new monochromatic Black White Rare format, which existence-verified sources place at this exact number in the Limitless database. A graded copy is not currently listed of the BWR — request one through our Quick Order page and we’ll flag it when stock comes in.
Zekrom ex’s SAR (#169) is the set’s Special Art Rare take on the same Pokémon — a full alternate-art treatment distinct from the BWR’s monochrome finish, and snkrdunk’s coverage of the release singles it out alongside the BWR as one of Black Bolt’s must-pull cards. A PSA 10 copy is recently listed at ¥41,175 (~$280) (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order) — currently out of stock, with restock requests handled through our Quick Order page.
The other two SAR-tier ex cards pictured above round out the set’s chase list. Genesect ex (#172) has a PSA 10 currently listed at ¥8,467 (~$58) (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order), with its Super Rare printing (#164) also on our shelves — a PSA 10 currently listed at ¥5,408 (~$37) (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order). Serperior ex (#167), the set’s own starter-line ex, has a PSA 10 recently listed at ¥7,908 (~$54) (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order) — currently out of stock, with restock requests handled through our Quick Order page.
The set’s other headline pull is N’s Plot, #173, SAR — the trainer/supporter card version of the character tied to Black Bolt’s storyline, and, like Zekrom ex, it also exists as an SR at #165. A PSA 10 copy of the SAR is currently listed at ¥18,907 (~$129), flagged as a pickup card by pokecazilla’s coverage of the set.
Lined up together, our five graded PSA 10 listings across this chase tier (linked above) are a reminder that within the same SAR label, price still varies card-by-card rather than moving in lockstep. Zekrom ex’s SAR sits well above the other three SAR listings here, while its own SR printing (#161) and the BWR (#174) currently have no graded copies in our inventory; both are requestable via Quick Order.
PSA independently assigns grade; we list graded singles as they come in, and stock on any individual PSA 10 can be limited to one copy.
Packs, Boxes & the Card File Set
Black Bolt’s official MSRP is ¥290 (tax included) per 7-card pack, with retailer/media figures putting a standard 20-pack box at ¥5,800. Two box-level products give you a shot at pulling any of the 16 secret-rarity cards above: a standard booster box and a Deluxe (DX) box that guarantees pull volume up front.
| Product | Contents | Our listed price |
|---|---|---|
| SV11B Black Bolt Booster Box | Standard packs, 7 cards each | ¥24,128 (~$164) |
| SV11B Black Bolt DX Booster Box | DX packs, 35 cards each, 1 AR guaranteed per pack (media-reported) | ¥20,800 (~$141) |
| Black Bolt & White Flare Card File Set | Victini promo, 156-card 3-pocket binder, 3 packs each of Black Bolt & White Flare (official MSRP ¥2,640) | ¥7,560 (~$51) (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order) |
The Deluxe (DX) pack format was new with this dual release — the official product page confirms a ¥1,450 MSRP and 35 cards per pack, and open-report coverage (Yahoo News, hobby blogs) puts a DX box at four packs with one AR guaranteed per pack. That guarantee makes the DX box the more consistent route to AR-tier pulls, while the standard booster box is the way to chase the SR/SAR/BWR tier at pack-level odds across a full 20-pack box.
Run the card counts and both box formats land on the same total: a standard box (20 packs × 7 cards) and a DX box (4 packs × 35 cards) each work out to 140 cards, per the official per-pack figures and the media-reported pack counts. The DX box gets you there in a quarter of the packs, with a guaranteed AR in each one — the standard box spreads the same card count across more openings and leaves every pull to pack-level odds.
Media also report that packs mix in Poké Ball and Master Ball-pattern mirror cards on top of the numbered secret-rarity pulls, a mechanic carried over from the Pokemon Card 151 (SV2a) format — insertion rates for these mirrors are unverified, with no official statement from Pokemon Card’s product page.
For a side-by-side of Black Bolt’s box economics against its companion set, see our Black Bolt vs. White Flare box guide, and for a deeper dive on the companion set’s box contents, our White Flare booster box buying guide.
Where to Buy Black Bolt Cards & Boxes
We ship Japanese sealed Black Bolt product and singles worldwide from Tokyo with tracked delivery. Sealed boxes are the most direct way to chase the SR/SAR/BWR tier yourself, while graded PSA 10 singles let you skip straight to a specific number.
- Sealed box: SV11B Black Bolt Booster Box — ¥24,128 (~$164)
- Sealed DX box: SV11B Black Bolt DX Booster Box — ¥20,800 (~$141)
- Card File Set: Black Bolt & White Flare Card File Set — ¥7,560 (~$51) (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order)
- Graded singles and any other Black Bolt card by number: our Quick Order page
If you’re deciding between the two box formats, the DX box’s guaranteed AR per pack makes it the steadier option for collectors who want at least one full-art hit per opening, while the standard box’s lower per-card cost suits anyone opening in volume for a shot at the SR/SAR/BWR tier. The Card File Set is the lowest-commitment way in — three packs of each set plus a 156-card binder and a Victini promo card, all in one product.
Pull-rate context and community reporting on how often each rarity tier actually comes out of a box are covered in our Black Bolt pull rates & best cards article, with the White Flare side covered in White Flare pull rates & best cards.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cards are in Black Bolt (SV11B)?
174 total cards: a base set running #1–86, plus an 88-card secret-rarity tier from #87–174 (72 Art Rares, 8 Super Rares, 7 Special Art Rares, and 1 Black White Rare), per Limitless TCG’s set data.
What is the rarest card in Black Bolt?
Zekrom ex, card #174, the set’s only Black White Rare (BWR). Limitless TCG’s rarity column labels it “Ultra Rare,” while Japanese media and PokeGuardian’s coverage of the format’s reveal describe it as BWR — we cite both.
What is a BWR (Black White Rare) card?
BWR is a monochromatic black/white card format that debuted with Zekrom ex in Black Bolt and its counterpart Reshiram ex in White Flare, per PokeGuardian’s reporting on the dual-set reveal.
Does Zekrom ex appear more than once in Black Bolt?
Yes — Zekrom ex is printed three times: as a Super Rare (#161), a Special Art Rare (#169), and the set-topping BWR (#174).
How is Black Bolt different from White Flare?
Both are 174-card Expansion Packs released the same day (June 6, 2025) with an identical 1–86 base / 87–174 secret-rarity structure, but they feature different Pokémon and different chase ex cards — Zekrom ex in Black Bolt, Reshiram ex in White Flare. See our Black Bolt vs. White Flare box guide for the full comparison.
How many packs come in a Black Bolt booster box?
Retailer and media figures put a standard box at 20 packs (¥5,800), while the Deluxe (DX) box is four DX packs at ¥1,450 each. Both formats work out to the same 140 total cards, per the official per-pack figures and media-reported pack counts.
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