Upcoming Pokemon TCG Sets Include New Special Rarity

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A new rarity level, BWR, is being introduced in Pokemon TCG's Black Bolt and White Flair sets, according to a leaker.
Fans are divided on the monochromatic art style of cards featuring Legendary and Mythical Pokemon.
Concern about card scalping grows as a new rarity may make cards more valuable targets.

The Pokemon Trading Card Game will reportedly be introducing a new rarity level in its next set, according to a reveal from a reputable leaker. Only a few specific cards have been shown to be listed under this rarity in Pokemon Trading Card Game so far, and if the leaks are correct, it would make this the first time that the publishers have released a new rarity level since 2023.

On May 3, The Pokemon Company officially revealed Pokemon TCG's Black Bolt and White Flair sets. Set for release in Japan on June 6 and coming to other regions at an unspecified date, there is still a lot left to be revealed about the new cards included in this set, though fans can expect to see a lot of new options for Pokemon that were originally introduced in the original Unova region games, Pokemon Black and White.

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Images of three cards featuring Legendary and Mythical Pokemon from Unova have recently been shared by CentroLeaks, and they reportedly will come with a new rarity listing of BWR. These Pokemon include the box art mascot dragons, Reshiram and Zekrom, along with the Victory Pokemon, Victini. The leaked images of cards featuring these three Pokemon show each of them in a monochromatic presentation, with Victini in all red, Zekrom in black, and Reshiram in white. There is no official confirmation of what the BWR designation could mean, and while CentroLeaks is operating under the assumption that it is an acronym for "Black/White Rare," some others have suggested that it represents the three dominant colors on these specific cards.

Pokemon TCG's Black Bolt and White Flair Could Bring Forth a New Rarity

While some are excited by the prospect of a new rarity being added to the collectible card game, others feel a sense of foreboding, believing that the special rarity designation of these three cards will provide even more enviable targets for Pokemon TCG scalpers. Multiple responses to the social media post have expressed concern about the ongoing problem of card scalping in the game's community, as the high value of rare cards has led to theft and even assault over valuable Pokemon TCG cards.

As for the leaked cards themselves, fans seem pretty divided so far. There has been a mixed reaction to the monochromatic art style, with some expressing their need to acquire these cards and others unimpressed with the aesthetic effort put into them. While there is no clear fan favorite among the three, some fans seem to feel that Victini's is the worst-designed Pokemon card out of the ones revealed.

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