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How Many Packs Are in the Black Bolt Booster Bundle (2025)
By Dexhaul Team · October 12, 2026 · 4 min read
Each Black Bolt Booster Bundle contains 6 packs of Black Bolt. Each White Flare Booster Bundle contains 6 packs of White Flare. Both released on August 22, 2025 at MSRP $29.99 USD, putting the retail cost at $4.99 per pack.
Black Bolt and White Flare are a split expansion released July 18, 2025. Zekrom leads Black Bolt; Reshiram leads White Flare. Neither set has a booster box, so the Booster Bundle is the highest-volume sealed format available at retail. Our Black Bolt vs White Flare ETB guide covers which side of the split to buy first.
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What's inside each Booster Bundle
| Item | Black Bolt Bundle | White Flare Bundle | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booster packs | 6 Black Bolt | 6 White Flare | 10 cards per pack |
| Promo card | None | None | ETB includes an exclusive promo; Bundle does not |
| Accessories | None | None | Sleeves, dice, and coin are ETB-only extras |
| MSRP | $29.99 USD | $29.99 USD | Source: pokemon.com |
| Release date | August 22, 2025 | August 22, 2025 | Set launched July 18, 2025; bundles followed five weeks later |
The Booster Bundle contains no promo cards and no accessories. Those extras come with the Elite Trainer Box. If you want pure pack volume and already own sleeves, the bundle gives the best pack-per-dollar ratio at retail for this set.
MSRP and price per pack
| Format | Pack count | MSRP | MSRP per pack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Bolt Booster Bundle | 6 | $29.99 | $5.00 |
| White Flare Booster Bundle | 6 | $29.99 | $5.00 |
| Black Bolt or White Flare ETB | 9 | $49.99 | $5.55 (plus promo and accessories) |
| Black Bolt or White Flare Binder Collection | 5 | Not announced | n/a |
At MSRP, the Booster Bundle is the cheapest-per-pack format for Black Bolt and White Flare. Secondary market prices vary significantly: observed prices from independent sellers on October 12, 2026 ranged from $59.95 to over $130.00 for a single bundle. Check current listings before buying.
How it compares to other SV10.5 products
Black Bolt and White Flare launched with two sealed formats: the ETB and the Binder Collection on July 18, 2025, then the Booster Bundle five weeks later on August 22, 2025. The Bulbapedia page for Scarlet & Violet TCG merchandise lists full product details for the entire series.
| Product | Packs | Extras | Release | DexHaul guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Booster Bundle (this page) | 6 | None | Aug 22, 2025 | This page |
| Elite Trainer Box | 9 | Promo card + sleeves + accessories | Jul 18, 2025 | BB vs WF ETB guide |
| Binder Collection | 5 | 9-pocket binder | Jul 18, 2025 | Binder Collection guide |
The split-set structure means Black Bolt and White Flare share a card number range but are sold as separate products. Buying both bundles gives you 12 packs across both sets, which is the practical equivalent of a booster box for this split expansion.
Release timeline
| Date | Event | Source |
|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2025 | Black Bolt and White Flare officially revealed | press.pokemon.com |
| July 18, 2025 | Set launch: ETB and Binder Collection available | press.pokemon.com |
| August 22, 2025 | Booster Bundle released at retail | pokemon.com product gallery |
The five-week gap between the set launch and the Booster Bundle is consistent with other SV-era split expansions. The bundle did not receive an early release alongside the ETB on launch day.
Who should buy the Booster Bundle
Buy the Booster Bundle if you want the lowest cost per pack for this set and do not need a promo card or accessories. It suits players building a collection from both sides of the split without committing to an ETB from each.
Buy the Elite Trainer Box instead if you want the exclusive full-art promo card (Thundurus for Black Bolt, Tornadus for White Flare) and the matching sleeves. The Black Bolt vs White Flare ETB guide breaks down exactly what each box includes.
Buy the Binder Collection instead if you need a 9-pocket binder to store your cards. It has fewer packs but the binder offsets the cost if you were going to buy one anyway. See the Binder Collection guide for full contents.
Frequently asked questions
How many packs are in the Black Bolt Booster Bundle?
Six packs of Black Bolt. The White Flare Booster Bundle also contains six packs of White Flare.
Is there a booster box for Black Bolt or White Flare?
No. Black Bolt and White Flare are a ".5" split expansion with no booster box. The Booster Bundle is the highest-pack-count format available at retail for these sets.
What is the MSRP for the Black Bolt Booster Bundle?
$29.99 USD per bundle, confirmed on the pokemon.com product gallery. That works out to $5.00 per pack at retail price.
Can I buy both Black Bolt and White Flare packs together?
Some independent sellers list combined Black Bolt and White Flare Booster Bundles. These are not an official separate product from The Pokemon Company; they are merchant-bundled listings of one of each bundle sold together.
When did the Black Bolt Booster Bundle release?
August 22, 2025. The main set launched July 18, 2025, with the Booster Bundle following five weeks later.
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