Summary: Pokémon TCG reveals a new BWR rarity in the upcoming Unova-themed Black Bolt & White Flare sets, featuring iconic full-art cards and nostalgic nods to the B&W era.
Pokémon TCG introduces BWR rarity with monochrome Zekrom, Reshiram, and Victini cards in upcoming Black Bolt and White Flare Unova-themed sets.
The Pokémon Trading Card Game is preparing for an exciting return to the Unova region with the upcoming Black Bolt and White Flare sets. These sets not only revisit all 156 Pokémon from Generation V but also introduce a brand-new rarity type: BWR.
The BWR rarity debuts with stunning monochromatic full-art cards that pay tribute to the iconic style of the Black & White era. Notably, three special cards will lead this new rarity tier:
- Zekrom on a sleek all-black card with white text
- Reshiram on a clean all-white card with black text
- Victini on a red background—exclusive to winners of Japan's "Victini BWR Battle" tournament this summer
The design echoes the original Black & White Full Art cards from 2011, a stylistic choice that has already sparked nostalgia and excitement among longtime fans.
Beyond the rarity, the new sets will feature:
- Reprints of fan-favorite Trainer and Energy cards like Prism Energy, Hilda, Cheren, and Professor Juniper
- New artwork for evolution lines like Lillipup (by sowsow) and Tynamo (by Jerky)
The BWR cards are shaping up to be standout collectibles in a set that blends history with innovation, and longtime fans of the BW era will feel right at home.
