Summary
- Recent trademarks hint at a possible return of Pokemon Black and White in TCG form.
- The trademarks may be in honor of the upcoming 15th anniversary of Pokemon Black and White, rather than signifying remakes.
- The possible Black and White TCG sets may feature Gen 5 legendaries Zekrom and Reshiram.
Pokemon Black and White could be making a comeback in the form of Pokemon TCG sets, according to recently surfaced trademarks. Fans have been hoping for Black and White remakes for quite some time now, and these new Pokemon TCG sets may strongly support that possibility.
It has been a long-running tradition for the Pokemon franchise to release remakes of its previous mainline games, with the most recent pair being the Gen 4 titles Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl in 2021. Since then, players have been patiently waiting for the official return of Gen 5, and they have even speculated the possible titles for Pokemon Black and White remakes. Although The Pokemon Company has remained silent on the matter for years, newly surfaced trademarks finally hint at Pokemon Black and White taking the spotlight again.
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As shared by insider and journalist Joe Merrick on Twitter, The Pokemon Company has recently filed trademarks for two products called "Black Volt and White Flare," which heavily link to the Unova games. However, because these titles do not include the word Pokemon before them, they are more likely new Pokemon TCG sets rather than Black and White remakes. Moreover, these trademarks were filed along with a third one named "Hot Air Arena," a title more befitting a TCG. Fans should also remember that Pokemon Legends: Z-A is coming in 2025, so Unova remakes are probably not Game Freak's main priority. On the other hand, players should still see these trademarks as a good omen.
Pokemon Trademarks Hint at Black and White Comeback
Releasing Black and White TCG sets may be a strategy to shift the focus toward Gen 5, even when Pokemon is preparing for Legends: Z-A. Players should remember that Pokemon Black and White will celebrate their 15th anniversary in 2025 and, as Merrick pointed out, trademarks are usually filed at least six months before the product's release. This could mean that The Pokemon Company has not forgotten about Gen 5 and the sets possibly relate to an anniversary commemoration. There are many reasons why Pokemon Black and White deserve remakes and rumors around them have been constantly ongoing, so fans should not lose faith in them yet.
While the new trademarks do not confirm Black and White remakes, they could still be exciting news for Pokemon TCG lovers. If true, the expansions would take a while to launch, but there is a chance they could feature the Gen 5 legendaries Zekrom and Reshiram. Pokemon TCG's most recently announced expansion is called Scarlet & Violet - Surging Sparks and will be released on November 8 for all players to enjoy.
- Franchise
- Pokemon
- Original Release Date
- October 20, 1996
Pokemon TCG (Trading Card Game) is a collectible and strategy based card game based on Nintendo's Pokemon franchise. Two players face off against one another, battling one Pokemon at a time and attempting to knock them out to claim one of six prize cards. The cards have also become highly collectible with some in particular selling for thousands of dollars.
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