Set Overview
China releases Black Bolt (CSV10.5C) and White Flare (CSV10.6C) on 6 November 2026, printed in Simplified Chinese. The sets are nearly identical to the Japanese and English releases, with one difference: N’s Plan and Hilda get new Special Illustration Rares that haven’t been printed anywhere else.
- 348 cards across the two sets, 174 in each: 86 in the main set and 88 secret rares. That’s the Japanese card count. English has 172 and 173, because a few illustration cards became promos there.
- All 156 Unova Pokémon are in, plus the Black White Rare Zekrom ex and Reshiram ex.
- Gem Pack Vol. 7 releases the same day.
Sources: PokeBeach, 16 October 2026 (release date and exclusives); PokéZentrum (set codes, card count and products); The Art of Pokémon (cards, product photos and the official pack spec sheet).
China Exclusives
Both cards take slot 173/086, where the Japanese N’s Plan and Hilda Special Illustration Rares sit, with new art: N’s Plan by Iwamoto05 and Hilda by Ligton. Most of China’s alternate arts since 2022 have stayed exclusive, so expect these to as well. Click a card to enlarge.
China-only Special Illustration Rares (2 cards)
Compare them with the English versions in the English Black Bolt and White Flare guide.
Card List
21 cards are out so far: all 12 Double Rare ex, seven Trainers and Energy, and the two exclusives. Card numbers match Japan’s. The rest go up when the official Chinese database lists them; until then the English guide has every card with prices. Click a card to enlarge.
Black Bolt (CSV10.5C) (10 of 174)
White Flare (CSV10.6C) (11 of 174)
Card scans: The Art of Pokémon (Black Bolt, White Flare), from pokemon.cn product images.
Pack Odds
The official spec sheet gives each rarity group’s share of all cards printed. Both sets share the same odds.
| Pack | Holos | Poké Ball holos & Rares | RR, AR & Master Ball holos | SR, SAR & BWR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 cards (¥10) | 1 | 13.23% | 6.04% | 0.73% |
| 20 cards (¥50) | 7 | 26.45% | 7.55% | 1.00% |
That works out to one SR, SAR or BWR in about every 27 five-card packs, or every 5 twenty-card packs. Commons and Uncommons make up the rest (80% and 65%).
| Rarity | Black Bolt | White Flare |
|---|---|---|
| Common (C) | 39 | 38 |
| Uncommon (U) | 31 | 32 |
| Rare (R) | 10 | 10 |
| Double Rare (RR) | 6 | 6 |
| Illustration Rare (AR) | 72 | 72 |
| Ultra Rare (SR) | 8 | 8 |
| Special Illustration Rare (SAR) | 7 | 7 |
| Black White Rare (BWR) | 1 | 1 |
| Poké Ball pattern holo | 80 | 80 |
| Master Ball pattern holo | 80 | 80 |
The Poké Ball and Master Ball holos are the 80 Common, Uncommon and Rare cards in two extra finishes.
Products
Everything goes on sale at 10:00 on 6 November.
| Product | Versions | Price | Contents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booster pack | Black Bolt, White Flare | ¥10 / ¥50 | 5 cards with 1 holo, or 20 cards with 7 holos |
| Coin Set | 2 | ¥39 | 3 packs, 1 random holo card, 1 coin (silver, colour or rare gold) |
| Energy Set | 8 | ¥39 | 3 packs plus a 5-card promo pack: 3 Energy, 1 holo Energy, 1 holo Trainer |
| Coin Album | Zekrom, Reshiram | Not announced | Album for the set coins |
| Coin Display Frame | 1 | Not announced | Black-and-white frame for showing the coins |
| Magnet Set | 2 | ¥39 | 1 pack and 1 of 78 fridge magnets; Zekrom and Reshiram are the rare pulls |
Reported promos for the release: Energy Search (SV-P 355), Cheren (362), N’s Plan (363) and Hilda (364).
More Set Guides
Browse every Simplified Chinese, Japanese and English set on the TCG release calendar.
Mainline sets: Storming Emergence · Shining Synergy · Dynamax Clash · Vivid Portrayals · Primordial Arts · Polychromatic Gathering · Gallant Galaxy · Marine Shadow · Ancient Times, Future Progress · Miracle Journey · Fearless Terastal · Bonus Round · Ardent Obsidian · Arcane Truth · Blade Awakening · Sparkling Fable · Stellar Crystal · Terastal Gathering · Together in Pursuit of Glory.
Sub-sets & specials: Battle Elite · Striking Competition · Dynamax Tactics · Brilliant Counterattack · Scorching Skies · Flame Dance of the End · Overshadowed Radiance · Victory Lodestar · Collect 151 · Gem Pack Vol. 1 · Gem Pack Vol. 2 · Gem Pack Vol. 3 · Gem Pack Vol. 4 · Gem Pack Vol. 5 · Gem Pack Vol. 7.