While persistent sell-outs and scalping remain ongoing issues in the Pokémon TCG community, Walmart is experimenting with a potential solution: granting early access to the White Flare & Black Bolt sets exclusively to paid Walmart+ members.

Various standard TCG products from the White Flare and Black Bolt collections - including Elite Trainer Boxes, Poster Collection Boxes, and Booster Bundles - will become available for preorder on June 18 at 9 PM ET. However, during the initial three-hour window, only paid Walmart+ subscribers can secure these items while supplies last.

Pokémon TCG Black Bolt - Elite Trainer Box

30 items available
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Pokémon TCG White Flare - Elite Trainer Box

10 items available
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Pokémon TCG Black Bolt Booster Bundle

6 items available
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Pokémon TCG White Flare Booster Bundle

9 items available
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Pokémon TCG Black Bolt Binder Collection

7 items available
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Following the initial three-hour exclusive window, any remaining stock will become available to non-members. While Walmart+ does offer a 30-day free trial, product pages clearly state that only paid members qualify for these early preorder privileges.

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The subscription service provides additional value beyond early access, including free delivery with no minimums, a complimentary Paramount+ membership, fuel discounts, Burger King deals, tire repair services, and prescription delivery.

For those needing immediate paid access to bypass the trial period, there's a workaround: start the free trial, cancel immediately, then subscribe directly to the paid service. Students and recent graduates qualify for a 50% discount, bringing the monthly cost down to $6.49 or $49 annually.

Previous Walmart+ members have reported receiving limited-time $1 rejoining offers, making access to these collector's items and associated benefits particularly valuable. These sets have also appeared at other major retailers like Amazon and Best Buy, though inventory fluctuates frequently.