Exciting News for Pokémon Fans: New Cards Revealed for Black Bolt and White Flare Sets!
Get ready, Pokémon trainers! More new cards have been unveiled for the upcoming Pin and White Outbreak sets, introducing a brand-new BWR Rarity. These sets will showcase the Unova region and feature 156 Pokémon from the fifth generation games. Expect a mix of reprints, new cards, and a unique rarity type making its debut in these sets.
The Introduction of the BWR Rarity: A Nod to the Classic Black & White Cards
Pokébeach has revealed several new cards, including three BWR Rarity Full Arts EXtiles Special Cards. These rare cards feature a completely black Zekrom card with white text, a completely white Reshiram card with black text, and a red Victini card. The Victini card will be exclusive to winners of the «Victini BWR Battle» tournaments happening in Japan this summer.
The B&W Era Revisited: Monochromatic Full Art Cards
In the past, the Black and White TCG sets featured cards with stunning monochromatic art, a design element that defined that era. The new BWR Rarity pays homage to these classic cards, reminiscent of Zekrom and Reshiram from the 2011 set. Other Pokémon like Groudon, Latios, Latias, Terrakion, and Articuno also had rare monochromatic versions of their full art cards.
Exciting Additions to the Sets
In addition to the new rarity cards, the sets will include useful trainer and energy cards such as Prism Energy, Hilda, Cheren, and Professor Juniper’s Research. Fans can also look forward to new artwork for the Lillipup and Tynamo evolution lines by renowned artists Sawsow and Jerky.
Pokémon TCG: Release Dates and Special Features
The Pin and White Outbreak sets will launch in Japan on June 6 and in a special event on July 18. Special packages of 35 cards will be available in Japan, guaranteeing at least one rare illustration. It remains to be seen if these special packages will be offered in the Western release this summer.
With only three monochromatic cards revealed so far, fans can expect more surprises as the launch date approaches. The BWR Rarity may be exclusive to cards with a single-color appearance, so collectors can look back at past sets for hints of what’s to come.
Sources: Pokébeach, Serperior/Pokébeach
