Summary
Pokemon Black and Whitecould be making a comeback in the form ofPokemon TCGsets, according to recently surfaced trademarks. Fans have been hoping forBlack and Whiteremakes for quite some time now, and these newPokemon TCGsets may strongly support that possibility.
It has been a long-running tradition for thePokemonfranchise to release remakes of its previous mainline games, with the most recent pair being the Gen 4 titlesBrilliant Diamond and Shining Pearlin 2021. Since then, players have been patiently waiting for the official return of Gen 5, and they have even speculated thepossible titles forPokemon Black and Whiteremakes. Although The Pokemon Company has remained silent on the matter for years, newly surfaced trademarks finally hint atPokemon Black and Whitetaking the spotlight again.
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 newPokemon TCGsets rather thanBlack and Whiteremakes. Moreover, these trademarks were filed along with a third one named “Hot Air Arena,” a title more befitting a TCG. Fans should also remember thatPokemon Legends: Z-Ais 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
ReleasingBlack and WhiteTCG sets may be a strategy to shift the focus toward Gen 5, even whenPokemonis preparing forLegends: Z-A. Players should remember thatPokemon Black and Whitewill 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 manyreasons whyPokemon Black and Whitedeserve remakesand rumors around them have been constantly ongoing, so fans should not lose faith in them yet.
While the new trademarks do not confirmBlack and Whiteremakes, they could still be exciting news forPokemon TCGlovers. 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 expansionis calledScarlet & Violet - Surging Sparksand will be released on November 8 for all players to enjoy.
Pokemon TCG
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.
