Larvesta - 099/086 - SV: Black Bolt (BLK) Pokemon
The Larvesta 099/086 Illustration Rare from Scarlet & Violet—Black Bolt is one of the standout chase singles from what collectors are already calling a generational set. Black Bolt, released July 18, 2025, is the fifth and final special expansion of the Scarlet & Violet series, built around all 156 Pokémon from the Unova region — the same nostalgic Gen 5 lineup that defined Pokémon Black & White. Every single Unova Pokémon in the set received either an Illustration Rare or Special Illustration Rare treatment, making this a collector-first release in the same spirit as Pokémon Card 151.
This Larvesta is numbered 099/086 — a secret rare slot above the base set, confirming its Illustration Rare (IR) status — and carries a striking full-art holofoil treatment illustrated by Katsunori Sato, an artist who has earned a loyal following since debuting in the Scarlet & Violet era. The artwork leans into Larvesta's lore as a fire-born Pokémon destined to transform into the sun-wreathed Volcarona, and the holo finish elevates it further on display.
- Set: Scarlet & Violet — Black Bolt (BLK), July 18, 2025
- Card Number / Rarity: 099/086 — Illustration Rare (IR)
- Type / Stage: Fire / Basic
- Artist: Katsunori Sato
- Market value: Near Mint raw copies trading around $15–$20 on TCGplayer and eBay, with graded PSA 9 slabs actively circulating the market
With Black Bolt sold exclusively through products like Elite Trainer Boxes and Booster Bundles — no booster boxes exist — pack access is limited by design, keeping supply tight and IR pulls competitive. Larvesta's beloved Unova roots, Katsunori Sato's clean and distinctive style, and the set's landmark status as the Scarlet & Violet swan song all point in the same direction: this is a card that rewards collecting now, before the nostalgia wave fully prices it in.
Available at Collector Station, Easley, SC. Local pickup available. All sales final. Shipping damage must be reported within 48 hours of delivery with photos.
