Pokémon TCG's Black Bolt & White Flare Are An Anticlimactic Ending To Scarlet & Violet
The Black Bolt and White Flare sets leave fans feeling underwhelmed after the triumphant end of the Sword & Shield era. - The lackluster card designs fail to capture the excitement of their predecessors. - Pull rates seem disappointing, diminishing the thrill of collecting. - Overall, the sets feel more like a hasty conclusion rather than a grand finale. > As the final chapter of this generation, one expected a grand send-off—instead, it feels like a missed opportunity. While some cards have potential, they hardly compensate for the overall mediocre experience. For a deeper dive, you can read more here. In contrast, Crown Zenith set a high bar that these new releases simply do not meet.