The Pokémon Black Bolt (SV11B) Japanese booster pack is a specialized expansion within the Scarlet & Violet era, released on June 6, 2025. Designed as a tribute to Generation V (Unova), the set aims to feature all 156 Unova Pokémon, similar to how the Pokémon Card 151 set handled the Kanto region.

Booster Pack Specifications
Contents: Each standard Japanese booster pack contains 7 random cards, including at least one guaranteed holofoil card.
Booster Box: A full factory-sealed display box includes 20 booster packs.
Deluxe Variant: A special “Deluxe Pack” exists, containing 35 cards with a guaranteed Illustration Rare.
Language: Specifically printed in Japanese.

Key Cards and Rarities
The set is headlined by the legendary Pokémon Zekrom ex and introduces a new rarity called Black & White Rare (BWR) featuring monochrome artwork.
Featured Pokémon ex: Zekrom ex (#158), Kyurem ex (#157), Serperior ex (#156), and Meloetta ex (#159).
Illustration Rares (AR/SAR): Notable pulls include N’s Plot (SAR), Volcarona (AR), and Snivy (AR).
Mechanics: Features the return of “horizontal” holo paper from the Black & White era and the “Round” attack mechanic for Pokémon like Seismitoad.