If you’re a fan of Unovan Pokemon and enjoy severalPokemon from this generation,then Black Bolt is the perfectPokemon TCGset for you. As one half of a two-part set, Black Bolt combines with White Flare to comprise a full Unova-themed set that features an Art Rare or Special Art Rare of every single Unovan Pokemon.
While this means that the set is packed withgorgeous Art Rares to collect,it also means that it will be much easier to pull one. However, despite the increased pull rate for Art Rares, getting the specific Pokemon you want remains difficult. If you’re concerned about how many Art Rares affect value, we’ve got you covered with an analysis of the most expensive Black Bolt Japanese cards.
Cards are ordered according to theirTCGplayermarket prices, which are subject to change. Any cards without a market price were not included.
8Snivy (Art Rare) – $21.86
A Bold Starter
Snivy is far from the most popular starter in the Pokemon TCG, but it still stands tall with confidence in this verdant scene. This Snivy card’s use of bright greens and other pastel colors makes it pop as one of the most striking cards in Black Bolt.
You’d probably pick this card out of a line due to its sheer brightness and bold style that creates great contrasts between light and dark shades of green.
The price is destined to fall, especially as attention shifts toward the English version of this set, but this card still deserves a place among the most valuable cards in Black Bolt moving forward.
7Munna (Art Rare) – $24.00
Among The Stars
Shockingly, Munna makes a major move ahead of Snivy as one of the most expensive cards in Japan’s Black Bolt. Usually, starters and legendary Pokemon are the most desirable cards when they appear in a set, so Munna’s placement ahead of Snivy is a big upset.
However, one glance at this card will explain why. Despite Snivy’s bold and bright statement, Munna’s perfect placement next to the moon in the sky creates a breathtaking moment. Some cards have artwork so good that the Pokemon featured isn’t as important as the quality of the artist’s interpretation.
6Meloetta ex (Special Art Rare) – $39.32
A Simple Mythical Scene
To return to the realm of expected inclusions among the most valuable Japanese Black Bolt cards, Meloetta ex claims a spot as one of the set’s standout Special Art Rares (SARs). You can see there’s a clear step up in the level of detail from Art Rare to Special Art Rare, but that doesn’t necessarily make this card better or worse.
However, the SAR statusdoesmake this card more expensive, even if the artwork isn’t head and shoulders above the best Art Rares in the set. Rarity and Meloetta’s mythical categorization give this card a boost above the rest.
5Kyurem ex (Special Art Rare) – $59.33
Raising The Bar
While Meloetta sets the stage for a clear jump from AR to SAR, Kyurem pushes the envelope even further with some of the best artwork in the set. The level of detail is impressive, but the snowy setting is a show-stealer, as it feels like one powerful move could shatter all the ice.
The bright white and blue mesh perfectly together and justify this Kyurem’s price, even if this card isn’t likely to be one ofKyurem’s most valuable cardsfor the long term.
4Serperior ex (Special Art Rare) – $61.00
Evolving Beauty
Serperior builds on the groundwork laid by its pre-evolved form, Snivy, which was one of the standout ARs in the set. Luckily, the Special Art Rare Serperior stands tall to the high standards that were already set, as this Pokemon basks in a bright and sunny scene.
This is the perfect follow-up to the more whimsical Snivy art, as it retains the boldness of the setting but hones in on a more realistic and elegant style that mirrors Serperior’s demeanor. This is a perfect example of art reflecting a Pokemon’s personality.
3N’s Plot (Special Art Rare) – $105.36
Deep In Thought
If you were excited bysome of the best N cards in Journey Together,then you’ll be excited to see more love for this iconic trainer. Despite the inevitable price fluctuations, we’ll likely see this card amongthe most valuable full-art trainersin the future.
N seems lost in thoughts about the future in this artwork, and we’re also pondering the limits of this card’s value, given its impressive combination of a popular trainer and an epic pose with appropriate lighting. Keep an eye on N as his price continues to shift.
2Zekrom ex (Special Art Rare) – $166.50
A Gift From Above
While N has already taken things to a new level, Zekrom raises the bar to an even more impressive level, as this card’s triple-digit price tag impresses us and intimidates our wallets. This card seems destined to join its kin amongthe most expensive Zekrom cards,even if its price drops from its incredible heights.
This card could have carried the set on its own, but there’s a special inclusion in Black Bolt that raises the rarity bar above Special Art Rare. Expect this card and the next Zekrom to battle for the top spot for years to come.
1Zekrom ex (Back White Rare) – $359.99
Black ‘Mon, Black Card, All Black Everything
As expected, Zekrom claims the top spot as the most valuable card in the Japanese Black Bolt set with a unique Black White Rare. As the only card of this rarity in the set, it’s clear that this card was deemed the most sought-after in the set and the hardest one to pull from a pack.
A $350 initial price to start a TCG career is impressive, but you’ll likely find this card’s value at a much different number whenever you check. Despite the probable price drops, this card will remain miles ahead of its competition as the best Black Bolt card in the set.
