The Japanese Pokémon TCG set "Black Bolt" (SV11B) is a recent and highly anticipated release that has generated a lot of excitement in the Pokémon collecting community. Here's a breakdown of what you need to know about its booster boxes:
Key Features of a "Black Bolt" Booster Box
Release Date: "Black Bolt" was released in Japan on June 6, 2025. The English equivalent is expected to be released sometime later.
Booster Box Contents:
A standard booster box contains 20 booster packs.
Each pack contains 7 cards.
Cards and Pull Rates:
The set is notable for its incredible pull rates and a new level of chase cards. Every single Pokémon in the set has an Art Rare (AR) or better variant.
A booster box is guaranteed to contain at least one Super Rare (SR) or better card, which could be a Special Art Rare (SAR) or the new Black White Rare (BWR).
You are also guaranteed to pull a Master Ball reverse holo, four Art Rares, and four Double Rares (RR).
A very rare phenomenon known as a "God Pack" has also made a return. A God Pack is a booster pack that is full of rare cards, including multiple Art Rares and a Special Art Rare.
New Rarity: The set introduces a new rarity called BWR (Black White Rare). These cards feature Pokémon against a stark, solid-colored background with a unique holographic pattern, reminiscent of the original Black & White TCG era.
Exclusive Cards: The set is based on the Generation V Unova region, with Zekrom as a major chase card, including a Zekrom ex BWR rarity card.
Black Bolt Japanese Booster Box
Black Bolt" is a Japanese-exclusive set that is released in tandem with "White Flare" (SV11W). Together, these two sets make up the 11th expansion of the Scarlet & Violet series in the Japanese Pokémon TCG. The sets are a tribute to Generation V, featuring all 156 Pokémon originally from the Unova region.





