Overview
- The Pokémon Company, which announced the English Pitch Black set Thursday, set the U.S. release for July 17, 2026.
- Mega Darkrai ex leads the expansion and makes its first TCG appearance alongside Mega Zeraora, Mega Chandelure, and Mega Excadrill from the Legends: Z-A Mega Dimension DLC.
- The set includes six Mega Evolution ex cards, four more Pokémon ex, 11 illustration rares, 18 ultra rares, and six special illustration rares.
- Pre-release Play! Pokemon tournaments at participating local card shops start July 4 and let players try the new cards early.
- Pitch Black will be sold in booster packs, an Elite Trainer Box, and collections, fitting into a schedule that features Chaos Rising on May 22 and Japan’s 30th Anniversary set on September 16.