Pokémon TCG News: New Black & White Set Revealed + Major Hobby Updates

The Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) community is once again buzzing after the official reveal of the upcoming Black & White-themed set releasing first in Japan this summer, with an English version confirmed for later this year. For long-time fans and new collectors alike, this nostalgic return to the Unova region is shaping up to be one of 2025's most anticipated releases.

Here's everything you need to know about the set, what it means for collectors, and a quick look at the other big stories in the Pokémon hobby this week.

 

Black & White Set Returns: Japanese Release Leads the Way

The Pokémon Company has announced a brand-new Japanese set titled Shiny Treasure: Black & White Collection, set to hit shelves in late July 2025. This new set features reimagined cards from the original Black & White era (2011–2013), including:

🖤 Fan-favorite reprints with new artwork and foil treatments

✨ New illustration rares for Reshiram, Zekrom, and Victini

🔥 Unova Trainer cameos like N, Bianca, and Ghetsis

The Japanese set is expected to include over 160 cards, including new Pokémon ex mechanics and full-art supporter cards.

💬 Collector Note: Early images leaked from CoroCoro magazine show that the Japanese set will contain special parallel foil variants of certain reprint cards.

🔗 Coverage from PokéGuardian

Related: Our recent blog covered how Japanese imports might face pricing shifts due to U.S. tariffs. Read that here.

English Black & White Set Confirmed for Late 2025

While the English title has not been officially announced, The Pokémon Company International has confirmed that a localized version of the Black & White set will arrive in Q4 2025, likely with updated product formats including:

• Booster Boxes (36 packs)
• Elite Trainer Boxes
• Collector's Bundles

🛒 Pre-orders are expected to go live shortly after the Japanese release.

👀 Watch for English-exclusive artwork or promo cards, a trend Pokémon has followed with other major releases.

🔗 ICv2 on the English release pipeline

Related: Check out our recap of Journey Together's early sales and product demand in this post.

 

Other Big Pokémon TCG Headlines This Week

📊 Market Watch: Journey Together Cards Still Climbing

• Clefairy (Lylia's Edition) is now trending over $240 on TCGPlayer
• Zacian ex and N's Miraidon continue seeing strong competitive demand

🔗 TCGPlayer Weekly Movers

🏆 New Regionals Announced for Summer 2025

• Pokémon has confirmed Los Angeles, Dallas, and Toronto as upcoming major regional stops.
• These events will occur shortly before Destined Rivals hits shelves on May 30.

🔗 Official Pokémon Play! Schedule

Related: Read our last blog on the Atlanta Regionals meta shake-up here.

 

Final Thoughts: A Nostalgic Comeback with Competitive Impact

The upcoming Black & White revival set is more than a reprint—it's a chance to revisit one of the most beloved eras in Pokémon TCG history. Between rising demand for vintage cards and strong sales of modern sets like Journey Together, 2025 is quickly becoming a standout year for collectors.

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Note: All pricing and release info are accurate as of April 17, 2025. For real-time updates, check official Pokémon channels and industry news sources.