Rarest Black Bolt Cards In Pokemon TCG

Whether you’re a fan of the physical Pokemon Trading Card Game as a player or a collector, one thing is common across everyone involved – they’re always excited for every new set that drops. This is because new expansions not only bring new cards in for deck-building and gameplay purposes, but also beautiful artwork for collectors to enjoy and rare and valuable cards for players to chase down through opening booster packs.

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One of the latest sets to drop for the Pokemon TCG is Black Bolt, which dropped alongside the sister set, White Flare. These sets feature booster pack artworks featuring Black/White box art Legendaries, Zekrom and Reshiram, and have some very rare cards featuring these monsters, as well as other Pokemon. If you’re wondering which cards in Black Bolt are the most sought after when it comes to opening booster packs, the rarest cards have been listed below.

1

Victini Master Ball Mirror Holo

Number in Set: 012/086

The Victini Master Ball mirror holo is an interesting situation when it comes to card rarities. The normal variant of this card happens to be just a regular holofoil rare. However, in more modern sets, Pokemon TCG has also released Poke Ball holo print variants, and Master Ball holo variants are the rarest possible alternative that can be pulled for regular holofoil rare cards.

Any Master Ball holofoil card is a great pull when it comes to rarities, but when it comes to the Master Ball holofoils in Black Bolt, Victini has quickly topped the bunch as the most popular and sought-after card thus far.

2

Zekrom ex BWR Foil

Number in Set: 174/086

The Zekrom ex BWR foil card is not only the most expensive card to have emerged from the Black Bolt series thus far (aside from the Japanese Red Victini promo – but that is a special case). This is largely because the BWR cards are a new rarity introduced in the Black Bolt and White Flare expansion called “Black White Rare.”

As the name suggests, these cards feature a largely monochromatic full art illustration, complete with gorgeous rainbow holofoil effects. This makes the Zekrom ex BWR foil the rarest card in the set, and one of the biggest pulls fans are chasing.

3

N’s Plan SIR Foil

Number in Set: 168/086

There are multiple variants of the N’s Plan Supporter cards in the Black Bolt expansion set, but none that make an impact quite like the 168/086 special illustration rare. This card is naturally one of the rarest collectibles in the set as one of the special illustration cards, but also has been climbing in value due to N’s popularity as a character in the Pokemon franchise.

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Not to mention, the artwork on this card is nothing less than stunning, with a beautiful, digital painting style illustration with lighting that consists of soft highlights and shadows.

4

Kyurem ex SIR Foil

Number in Set: 165/086

Following the trend of special illustration rares, the Kyurem ex SIR is right up there among the top rarest cards that players are seeking out in Black Bolt – and it’s already reflected in the market value of the card, with prices for the raw card already hovering around the $80 USD mark. While it’s a rare one to pull, this card would be a highlight to any Pokemon collector’s binder.

Honestly, it’s hard not to admire the breathtaking artwork of Kyurem taking a powerful stance upon some icy terrain, with tiny little details that add to that cold, frosty feeling, such as the ice crystals surrounding its feet and hanging from its wings.

5

Meloetta ex SIR Foil

Number in Set: 170/086

Meloetta is the next lucky recipient of one of the rarest cards within the Black Bolt expansion set. This special illustration rare artwork features a lovely full-art scene of Meloetta strutting through some gorgeous flowers and foliage, striking an elegant and whimsical pose that showcases the musical-inspired monster’s personality to the fullest.

If collectors are lucky enough to pull this card from a booster, they will most definitely have a valuable rarity in their hand, with raw card prices fetching upwards of $50 USD as of July 2025.

Number in Set: 288/SV-P

The red Victini promo from the Black Bolt and White Flare expansions is a bit of an interesting case. In the English variants of the sets, the red Victini card can technically be pulled from both individual sets, under two different numbers, depending on which set you pull it from. This means that despite the card being one of the rarest in the set, there are double chances to pull it due to being printed in both boxes.

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However, where the rarity for this card tends to skyrocket is in the Japanese variant. This is because in the Japanese Black Bolt and White Flare sets, this card can not be pulled from booster packs at all. Instead, it is given out as a special promo at Tournaments and through partnered lotteries, with limited copies. This makes the Japanese promo version of this card the standalone rarest and most expensive card from Black Bolt to date. Prices are already kicking off at upwards of $900 and have seen as high as the $2000-4000 mark, with potential to climb.

7

Serperior ex SIR Foil

Number in Set: 167/086

Fans of Grass-type Pokemon will be eager to chase the new Serperior ex special illustration rare from Black Bolt. This card features a beautiful scene of the snake Pokemon captured in a forest flowerbed, complete with gorgeous rays of light peaking through to illuminate the monster in all of its elegance and beauty.

As a special, rare illustration, this Serperior ex card is one of the hardest to come by cards in the set, which has also placed it in a strong starting position in the market, fetching a raw value of around $50 as of July 2025.

8

Genesect ex SIR Foil

Number in Set: 172/086

Genesect is as rare as they come in terms of Pokemon, one of the various Mythical Pokemon across the franchise. This rarity has carried over to Genesect’s presence in the Black Bolt set, with three different ex cards available to pull – a regular ex, a full art ex, and the special illustration rare ex.

However, the special illustration is the card that collectors will certainly be chasing, as special illustrations are generally among the handful of rarest cards of every set. This card is not only rare but has a very well-designed artwork, illuminating Genesect in the scene with red lighting, creating a striking and dangerous glow.

9

Seismitoad AR Foil

Number in Set: 109/086

Among all of the secret illustration rares to collect in the Black Bolt set, the Seismitoad art rare card is right behind them in terms of rarity, and the popularity of this card has also entered the market in a very strong spot. Despite featuring a generally unconventional Pokemon or “unpopular favorite,” the artwork on this card is so eye-catching and unique that it makes it impossible for collectors not to seek it out as a pull from their booster packs.

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If collectors manage to secure this card, they will certainly want to find a safe place for it in their binder and keep an eye on the future of the market, as it has already reached a raw price of around $70 USD.

10

Zekrom ex SIR Foil

Number in Set: 166/086

Last but certainly not least, there’s the Zekrom ex special illustration rare. This card is right behind the Zekrom ex BWR in terms of rarity and popularity, making it one of the top cards for players to hope for when opening Black Bolt booster packs. The rarity is also not the only thing that sets this card apart from others in the set, with the artwork showcasing one of the greatest illustrations within the expansion.

Not only is Zekrom captured in a dynamic, lively pose surrounded by storm clouds and lightning, but the holofoil elements further illuminate those colors in the sky with some extra shine, making it pop out as even more bold and eye-catching to collectors.