New Pokémon TCG Reveals from Black Bolt and White Flare: Vullaby, Mandibuzz, Jellicent ex, Keldeo ex, and More!
- Stew @ PokéPortal
- May 23
- 3 min read
The excitement continues to build as Black Bolt and White Flare set releases are just around the corner. Set to launch in Japan on June 6th, with an English release following on July 18th, these sets are already packed with new and exciting Pokémon cards. Here’s a round-up of the latest reveals, featuring fan-favorites like Vullaby and Mandibuzz, Jellicent ex, Keldeo ex, and more. Let’s dive into the key highlights!
Vullaby – Darkness | HP 70
Attack: Playful Kick (10 damage)
Weakness: Lightning (x2)
Resistance: Fighting (-30)
Retreat Cost: 1
Mandibuzz – Darkness | HP 110
Stage 1 (Evolves from Vullaby)
Ability: Hunt for Prey – Once during your turn, reveal your opponent's hand and place a Basic Pokémon with 70 HP or less onto their Bench.
Attack: Cutting Wind (90 damage)
Weakness: Lightning (x2)
Resistance: Fighting (-30)
Retreat Cost: 1
Frillish – Psychic | HP 80
Attack: Sea Shadows (20 damage) – During your opponent's next turn, they can’t play any Item cards.
Weakness: Darkness (x2)
Resistance: Fighting (-30)
Retreat Cost: 3
Jellicent ex – Psychic | HP 270
Stage 1 (Evolves from Frillish)
Ability: Sea Curse – While Jellicent ex is in the Active Spot, your opponent can’t play any Item cards or attach Pokémon Tool cards from their hand.
Attack: Power Press (80+ damage) – If Jellicent ex has at least 2 extra Energy attached, this attack deals 80 more damage.
Weakness: Darkness (x2)
Resistance: Fighting (-30)
Retreat Cost: 3
Zorua Illustration Rare
The Illustration Rare version of Zorua will be a special promo in Traditional Chinese. This card offers fans an exciting collector’s item to look forward to, alongside the regular Zorua, which was previously revealed alongside Zoroark.
Gothita – Psychic | HP 70
Attack: Super Psy Bolt (20 damage)
Weakness: Darkness (x2)
Resistance: Fighting (-30)
Retreat Cost: 1
Gothorita – Psychic | HP 90
Stage 1 (Evolves from Gothita)
Attack: Psyshot (40 damage)
Ability: Fortunate Eye – Look at the top 5 cards of your opponent's deck and put them back in any order.
Weakness: Darkness (x2)
Resistance: Fighting (-30)
Retreat Cost: 1
Gothitelle – Psychic | HP 150
Stage 2 (Evolves from Gothorita)
Ability: Twisted Future – Once during your turn, if Gothitelle is in the Active Spot, shuffle your opponent's hand into their deck and let them draw 3 new cards.
Attack: Synchro Shot (90+ damage) – If you have the same number of cards in your hand as your opponent, this attack does an additional 90 damage.
Weakness: Darkness (x2)
Resistance: Fighting (-30)
Retreat Cost: 2
Virizion – Grass | HP 120
Attack: Giga Drain (30 damage) – Heal an equal amount of damage from Virizion as the damage dealt.
Attack: Emerald Blade (130 damage) – Virizion can’t attack during your next turn.
Weakness: Fire (x2)
Retreat Cost: 1
Antique Cover Fossil – Trainer | HP 60
Protective Cover – Prevent all effects of attacks on this Pokémon, except damage.
You may play as many Item cards as you like during your turn.
Retreat Cost: None
Keldeo ex – Water | HP 210
Attack: Gale Thrust (30+ damage) – If Keldeo moved from the Bench to the Active Spot, this attack does 90 more damage.
Attack: Sonic Edge (120 damage) – This attack’s damage isn’t affected by any effects on your opponent’s Active Pokémon.
Weakness: Lightning (x2)
Retreat Cost: 2
Genesect ex – Metal | HP 220
Ability: Metal Signal – Once during your turn, search for up to 2 [M] Evolution Pokémon and put them into your hand.
Attack: Protect Charge (150 damage) – Genesect ex takes 30 less damage from attacks during your opponent’s next turn.
Weakness: Fire (x2)
Retreat Cost: 2
Antique Plume Fossil – Trainer | HP 60
Wing Protection – Prevent all damage from attacks on this Pokémon as long as it’s on your Bench.
You may play as many Item cards as you like during your turn.
Archen – Fighting | HP 80
Attack: Acrobatics (30+ damage) – Flip 2 coins; for each heads, deal 30 more damage.
Weakness: Grass (x2)
Retreat Cost: 1
Archeops – Fighting | HP 140
Ability: Primal Wings – Devolve one of your opponent's evolved Pokémon by returning the highest Stage Evolution card to their hand.
Attack: Rock Throw (100 damage)
Weakness: Grass (x2)
Retreat Cost: 1
The releases from Black Bolt and White Flare are shaping up to be game-changers with new abilities, powerful attacks, and strategic plays across various Pokémon types. Make sure to mark your calendars for June 6th (Japan) and July 18th (English) to grab these cards and add them to your deck!
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