Kyurem ex - 165/086 - SV: Black Bolt (BLK)
The Legendary Dragon/Ice-type titan gets the royal treatment it deserves. This Kyurem ex — 165/086 Special Illustration Rare from Scarlet & Violet—Black Bolt is one of the most striking pulls in the entire set, featuring an expansive, scene-style illustration by artist chibi that elevates the fan-favorite Unova Legendary far beyond a standard card treatment.
Scarlet & Violet—Black Bolt is the final special expansion of the Scarlet & Violet TCG era — a dual set alongside White Flare that celebrates all 156 Unova Pokémon. Every single Pokémon in the set received an Illustration Rare or Special Illustration Rare variant, making it the most complete Unova homage ever produced in card form. The set also reintroduced the classic Black & White holofoil pattern and introduced the ultra-rare Black & White Rare rarity, driving enormous collector demand at launch.
- Card: Kyurem ex — 165/086
- Rarity: Special Illustration Rare (SIR)
- Set: Scarlet & Violet—Black Bolt (BLK), released July 18, 2025
- Type / HP: Water / 230 HP — Basic Pokémon ex
- Attacks: Slash (50) and Blizzard Burst — dealing 130 damage plus 10 to each Benched opponent for every Prize card they've taken
The SIR sits above the standard Double Rare and Full Art Ultra Rare in the Kyurem ex lineup, making it the top-tier version to own. Recent raw sales on eBay have landed in the $65–$138 range depending on condition, with PSA 9 and PSA 10 slabs commanding a significant premium. The Blizzard Burst mechanic synergizes with late-game prize racing, keeping this card relevant in competitive Standard play and squarely on the radar of Unova-era collection builders. If Kyurem is on your list, this is the one that belongs in a sleeve.
Available at Collector Station, Easley, SC. Local pickup available. All sales final. Shipping damage must be reported within 48 hours of delivery with photos.
