Pokémon Pitch Black Set Guide
Explore the complete Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Pitch Black expansion, including its 120-card checklist, featured Mega Evolution Pokémon ex, sealed product lineup, Elite Trainer Box contents, and major chase cards.
What Is Pokémon Pitch Black?
Pokémon Pitch Black, officially titled Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Pitch Black, is an English Pokémon TCG expansion centered on Mega Darkrai ex and a darker, night-themed group of Mega Evolution Pokémon ex.
The expansion features Mega Darkrai ex, Mega Zeraora ex, Mega Chandelure ex, Mega Excadrill ex, and other Pokémon ex alongside Trainer cards, Illustration Rares, Special Illustration Rares, and a Mega Hyper Rare.
Pokémon Pitch Black Set Facts
| Set Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Set Name | Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Pitch Black |
| Common Search Name | Pokémon Pitch Black |
| English Set Identifier | ME05 |
| Language | English |
| Release Date | July 17, 2026 |
| Product Era | Mega Evolution |
| Main Theme | Mega Evolution Pokémon ex and darkness-themed artwork |
| Featured Pokémon | Mega Darkrai ex, Mega Zeraora ex, Mega Chandelure ex, Mega Excadrill ex |
| Total Card List | 120 cards |
| Main Set | 84 cards |
| Secret Cards | 36 cards numbered 085–120 |
| Illustration Rares | 11 cards |
| Ultra Rares | 18 cards |
| Special Illustration Rares | 6 cards |
| Mega Hyper Rares | 1 card |
| Booster Pack Size | 10 cards, 1 Basic Energy, and 1 Pokémon TCG Live code card |
| Booster Box Size | 36 booster packs |
| Booster Bundle Size | 6 booster packs |
| Standard ETB Size | 9 booster packs |
| Pokémon Center ETB Size | 11 booster packs |
Pokémon Pitch Black Card Highlights
Pitch Black is led by Mega Darkrai ex, with Mega Zeraora ex, Mega Chandelure ex, and Mega Excadrill ex appearing prominently throughout the expansion and its sealed-product artwork.
| Card Highlight | Details |
|---|---|
| Main Set Star | Mega Darkrai ex |
| Featured Mega Evolution Pokémon ex | Mega Darkrai ex, Mega Zeraora ex, Mega Chandelure ex, Mega Excadrill ex |
| Mega Evolution Pokémon ex | 6 total |
| Additional Pokémon ex | 4 total |
| Illustration Rare Range | Cards 085–095 |
| Ultra Rare Range | Cards 096–113 |
| Special Illustration Rare Range | Cards 114–119 |
| Mega Hyper Rare | Mega Darkrai ex, card 120 |
| Collector Appeal | Dark-themed artwork, Mega Evolution Pokémon ex, full-art Trainers, and a gold Mega Hyper Rare |
Pokémon Pitch Black Product Lineup
Pitch Black is available in booster displays, booster bundles, Elite Trainer Boxes, Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Boxes, Build & Battle Boxes, sleeved booster packs, and several blister configurations.
| Product | Contents |
|---|---|
| Booster Pack | 1 Pitch Black booster pack containing 10 cards, 1 Basic Energy, and 1 code card |
| Booster Display Box | 36 Pitch Black booster packs |
| Booster Bundle | 6 Pitch Black booster packs |
| Build & Battle Box | 40-card ready-to-play prerelease deck, 4 booster packs, and 1 of 4 foil promo cards |
| Elite Trainer Box | 9 booster packs, 1 full-art foil Zarude promo, sleeves, Energy cards, dice, markers, player’s guide, dividers, storage box, and code card |
| Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box | 11 booster packs, 2 Zarude promo cards including a Pokémon Center-stamped version, and ETB accessories |
| Three-Pack Blister | 3 booster packs and a foil promo card |
| Checklane and Premium Checklane Blisters | 1 booster pack with promotional cards and a Pokémon coin, depending on the configuration |
Pokémon Center Pitch Black Products
The Pokémon Center Pitch Black Elite Trainer Box contains 11 booster packs, compared with 9 booster packs in the standard retail Elite Trainer Box. It also contains two Zarude promo cards, including a version with the Pokémon Center logo.
| Product | Booster Packs | Main Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Pitch Black ETB | 9 packs | Standard full-art Zarude promo and normal retail ETB contents |
| Pokémon Center Pitch Black ETB | 11 packs | Two extra packs plus an additional Pokémon Center-stamped Zarude promo |
Shop Pokémon Pitch Black Products
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Why Collectors Are Interested in Pokémon Pitch Black
| Collector Interest | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| Mega Darkrai ex | Darkrai is the flagship Pokémon of the expansion and appears as both a Special Illustration Rare and the set’s only Mega Hyper Rare. |
| Dark Visual Theme | The nighttime city imagery and shadow-heavy illustrations give the set a distinctive look. |
| Special Illustration Rares | The six-card SIR lineup includes Pokémon and Supporter cards numbered 114–119. |
| Mega Hyper Rare | Card 120 is a gold Mega Darkrai ex and the highest-numbered card in the set. |
| Pokémon Center ETB | The stamped Zarude promo and extra booster packs distinguish it from the standard ETB. |
| Sealed Product Variety | Booster boxes, bundles, ETBs, Build & Battle Boxes, and blisters provide several ways to collect the expansion. |
Frequently Asked Questions About Pokémon Pitch Black
When did Pokémon Pitch Black release?
Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Pitch Black released on July 17, 2026.
How many cards are in Pokémon Pitch Black?
Pitch Black contains 120 cards: 84 cards in the numbered main set and 36 secret cards numbered 085 through 120.
How many packs are in a Pitch Black booster box?
A standard English Pitch Black booster display box contains 36 booster packs.
How many packs are in a Pitch Black Booster Bundle?
A Pitch Black Booster Bundle contains 6 booster packs.
How many packs are in a Pitch Black Elite Trainer Box?
The standard Pitch Black Elite Trainer Box contains 9 booster packs. The Pokémon Center Pitch Black Elite Trainer Box contains 11 booster packs.
What promo card is included in the Pitch Black ETB?
The standard Elite Trainer Box includes a full-art foil Zarude promo. The Pokémon Center ETB includes two Zarude promos, including a Pokémon Center-stamped version.
What is the rarest card in Pitch Black?
Mega Darkrai ex card 120 is the set’s only Mega Hyper Rare and the highest-numbered card in the checklist.
Pokémon Pitch Black Card List
Below is a visual checklist for all 120 cards in Pokémon Mega Evolution—Pitch Black. Select any card image to open a larger version.
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Main Set Cards — 001 to 084
Illustration Rare Cards — 085 to 095
Ultra Rare Cards — 096 to 113
Special Illustration Rare Cards — 114 to 119
Mega Hyper Rare Card — 120
Red Cat Collectibles’ Pitch Black Chase Cards
Our selected Pitch Black chase cards are the four Pokémon Special Illustration Rares numbered 114 through 117.