A newly unveiled Special Illustration Rare card featuring Pokémon’s beloved character N is already drawing major attention among collectors and fans. The card, titled N’s Plot, will debut as part of the upcoming Pokémon TCG sets Black Bolt and White Flare, which are set to release in Japan on June 6, 2025, with an English-language launch scheduled for July 18, 2025.
First revealed by PokéBeach, N’s Plot features a visually striking image of N gazing at the sky with a Ferris wheel softly blurred in the background. The card instantly sparked buzz in online forums, with players predicting it will be another “impossibly hard” card to acquire—echoing the difficulty of obtaining previous Special Illustration Rare cards of N from the Journey Together set released in March.
In addition to N’s Plot, the Black Bolt and White Flare sets will include an Illustration Rare of the Pokémon Unfezant. This card showcases a tender moment between a male and female Unfezant nesting together. While it’s been praised for its artistry, it hasn’t generated the same fervor as the N-themed card.
This heightened demand is compounded by the increasing challenges of the Pokémon TCG secondary market. Special Illustration Rares already have low pull rates, and characters like N—one of the franchise’s most iconic antagonists—only increase the competition. Scalpers frequently target premium sets, driving up prices and making it harder for average players to find or afford unopened packs.
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