《純白閃焰》（White Flare）是朱&紫系列的最終強化擴充包之一，與《漆黑伏特》（Black Bolt）成對構成整個世代的收官之作。這一組最終套卡以合眾地區為核心，完整收錄《黑／白》與《黑2／白2》冒險舞台中的一百五十六隻寶可夢，並以更現代、更高級的卡面設計形式重新詮釋整個第五世代。純白閃焰的主題圍繞傳說寶可夢「萊希拉姆」，卡面與插畫風格以白、紅、光焰與神聖感為主要形象，與漆黑伏特的捷克羅姆形成鮮明對比。

這套卡最大的亮點，是官方首次為所有寶可夢提供至少一張以上的稀有插畫卡，玩家在不同稀有度中可以看到極具藝術性的 AR（Art Rare）與更高階的 SAR／UR 設計。這讓整個擴充包具有極高的收藏性，而在美術語言上，《純白閃焰》的插畫普遍採用柔光、白焰與溫暖色系，展現萊希拉姆所象徵的“真實之火”。此外，本系列也重新引入過去玩家相當懷念的「Tinsel Holofoil」亮面效果，以更細緻的反射方式呈現昔日日版卡片的質感。

最引人注目的新要素，是全新的稀有度「BWR（Black White Rare）」，以單一色彩為背景、配上極簡卻奢華的全息線條，讓寶可夢像是被 spotlight 定格在舞台中央。這種稀有度僅出現在兩張卡片之上，而《純白閃焰》收錄的對應卡則是萊希拉姆 ex（BWR），因為稀少度極高，自公布以來就被視為極具話題性的收藏級卡。

商品形式方面，純白閃焰延續與漆黑伏特相同的發售方式。一盒補充包內包括二十包卡，每一包七張，並保證有兩張亮面卡。更豪華的「35 張豪華包」則讓玩家每次開包至少得到一張 Art Rare 或更高稀有度，這種「一包一亮點」的豪華配置，使純白閃焰成為愛好開箱與收藏人士必入手的熱門商品。同時上市的還包括「漆黑伏特／純白閃焰卡冊套組」，配有可收納一百五十六張合眾寶可夢的三孔卡冊、三包兩套卡的補充包與一張特典比克提尼。

在劇情與世界觀設計上，整體插畫與卡牌文本皆延伸自合眾地區“真實”與“理想”的主題。各寶可夢的 AR 卡像是重新描繪牠們在合眾的生活場景，例如夢幻的白焰背景、古代遺跡的光影、火焰與風交織的視覺效果等，都讓原本的合眾寶可夢獲得更具敘事性的呈現方式。萊希拉姆的高稀有卡則以火焰與真實之光為故事核心，象徵著以真理引導世界的白色傳說。

上市後的市場反應極為熱烈。由於它是朱&紫世代的最終擴充包之一，再加上第五世代在全球具有極高人氣，《純白閃焰》在日本預購階段便迅速售罄，豪華包與卡冊套組甚至被炒到溢價數倍。玩家普遍稱讚插畫品質達到新時代 PTCG 的巔峰，尤其是 AR 全插畫卡的大量出現，使整個系列具有極高的視覺水準。收藏家則特別追捧 BWR 萊希拉姆 ex，被視為象徵整套卡身份的招牌卡。許多卡店也評論這組合眾完結套卡擁有“要素齊全、稀有度亮點明確、收藏與玩法兼具”的優勢，被認為是未來最具增值性的朱&紫卡組之一。

“White Flare” is one of the two final expansions closing out the Pokémon TCG Scarlet & Violet era, released alongside its counterpart “Black Bolt.” Together, they form a comprehensive tribute to the Unova region, recreating the entire world of Pokémon Black/White and Black2/White2 through modern card design and upgraded rarity systems. White Flare is built around the legendary Pokémon Reshiram, and its visual identity revolves around white light, crimson flames, and the theme of “truth,” echoing the narrative spirit of the original games.

The expansion’s biggest highlight is its commitment to representing all 156 Pokémon discovered in Unova with at least one special illustrated version. Every Pokémon receives an AR (Art Rare) or higher rarity variant, transforming the set into a massive showcase of unique illustration styles. With full-art compositions, environmental storytelling, and vivid lighting effects, the cards create a visual chronicle of life across the Unova region. The artwork for White Flare leans toward warm light, radiant flames, and soft glow patterns, making the set visually distinct from Black Bolt’s electric, high-contrast imagery.

White Flare also marks the return of Tinsel Holofoil, a reflective texture popular among longtime collectors, now applied with finer detail to modern printing standards. One of the expansion’s most striking innovations is the introduction of BWR (Black White Rare) cards. These feature a dramatic, minimalist design with a bold solid-color background and elaborate monochrome holofoil patterns. Only two cards in the entire expansion carry this ultra-rare classification, with White Flare offering Reshiram ex (BWR). Due to its rarity and stunning visual style, it instantly became the centerpiece and most coveted pull of the set.

In terms of product configuration, White Flare mirrors Black Bolt’s release structure. Each booster box contains twenty packs, and every pack includes seven cards with two guaranteed holofoils. The optional “Deluxe Pack” offers thirty-five cards with at least one guaranteed AR or higher rarity, making it highly appealing to collectors who chase full-art or higher-tier pulls. Released on the same day in Japan was also a special card-file bundle featuring a three-pocket album capable of storing all 156 Unova Pokémon, alongside a set of booster packs and an exclusive Victini promo card.

Narratively and aesthetically, the cards in White Flare are unified by the themes of “truth,” “light,” and the dramatic visual atmosphere associated with Reshiram. Many AR illustrations function almost like story snapshots, capturing Pokémon in settings inspired by Unova’s forests, ruins, cities, and ancient myths. Reshiram’s high-rarity cards are framed around its iconic white flames, visually emphasizing its role as the embodiment of truth in the Unova lore.

Upon release, the market reception for White Flare was overwhelmingly positive. As the final chapter of the Scarlet & Violet era, and with Unova being one of the most beloved generations worldwide, demand surged immediately. Preorders in Japan sold out rapidly, with Deluxe Packs and the card-file set becoming especially difficult to obtain. Collectors praised the expansion for achieving one of the most impressive visual standards in modern PTCG, particularly due to the sheer volume and quality of illustrated cards. Competitive players also expressed interest because of the new ex cards and the set’s special deck construction rules used for format-limited events. Among all cards, the BWR Reshiram ex quickly emerged as a centerpiece of discussion and speculation, projected by collectors to become one of the defining chase cards of the entire Scarlet & Violet era.