The Cutest and Craziest Secret Rares from Pokémon TCG’s Black Bolt & White Flare Sets Revealed
The Pokémon TCG is about to get a massive Unova boost! With the new Black Bolt and White Flare sets now released in Japan, fans can finally check out over 150 secret rares, each one spotlighting a different Unova Pokémon with unique illustration art. Whether you’re a long-term collector or just love cute Pokémon cards, there’s something here for everyone. Let’s take a look at some of the most eye-catching secret rares from these gigantic sets — and see why Unova fans are in for a treat!
- Overview of Black Bolt and White Flare sets
- Highlights of unique secret rare cards
- Fun facts about Unova Pokémon selection
- Link to full card gallery
Black Bolt and White Flare: A Unova Celebration
What makes these sets stand out? Every single Unova Pokémon gets its own secret rare illustration card! That means lots of new art, tons of variety, and a real celebration of what made the Black and White games special. Back in the original Nintendo DS titles, you could only catch new Pokémon until you became the champion, so every creature felt fresh. Now, that spirit comes alive again in card form, with the English release dropping on July 18.
Our Favorite Secret Rares (So Far!)
There are over 150 secret rares, but here are some highlights you can’t miss:
Dwebble’s Up-Close Curiosity
Ouugh, this Dwebble is so cute and full of curiosity. Something about its face on the glass is really capturing my heart, and this isn’t a Pokémon I usually care for.
Darumaka: The Friendliest Orb
This Darumaka is so perfectly friend-shaped. It’s not often you see one with all its limbs tucked in like this!
Tympole’s Potted Pond Chill
A peaceful Tympole resting in a nice little potted pond? What could be better?
Pidove: The Pigeon Exception
I want the record to show that I actually hate pigeons. When I visit the city, I don’t like seeing hordes of them. But this? I like this.
Pansear’s Berry Snatch
Ya-yoink! Oh, to be a Pansear who can pluck berries off a tree, hanging from its tail.
Swoobat: Hearts or Headbutts?
Oh, my God, these Swoobat are in LOVE!! Or they’re fighting. I hope its the former.
Scraggy’s Opportunistic Snack
Annother “ya-yoink!” card. I love that those Scraggy are fighting and this one is just like, “Well, okay, more for me!”
Klinklang by Yuka Morii: Clay Art Magic
Any clay-sculpted card art by Yuka Morii goes on the list instantly. I don’t usually care much for Klinklang, but I’m gonna have to cop this card.
Audino Knit by Asako Ito
Similarly to the above card, any knitted cards by Asako Ito are must-haves. The set here is also so cute! It’s giving Yoshi’s Wooly World.
Amoonguss in Mossy Waters
I already liked Foongus and Amoongus, but the design here of the Amoongus trudging through the moss-covered waters here really tickles my brain in the best ways.
Heatmor and Durant: A Shadowy Encounter
Heatmor is a great Pokémon, and the looming Durant watching it from the shadows in this card makes it take the cake.
Jellicent: Underwater Terrors
Being a ghost Pokémon, Jellicent has been portrayed as too cute and goofy and not scary enough, I think. This card did create a sense of dread in me, though. Being at the bottom of the ocean while these mortifying huge jellyfish approach you… no thanks!
More to Discover & Where to See Them All
Want to check the full gallery? You can see the complete list of cards on PokéBeach’s blog post:
https://www.pokebeach.com/2025/06/japanese-black-bolt-and-white-flare-secret-rares-revealed
Which one stands out to you the most? *We may not all score the rarest pulls, but at least there’s always the chance to buy singles at your local shop—unless you’re chasing one of the super popular picks!*
