{"product_id":"pokemon-dark-abyss-booster-box","title":"Pokémon - Mega Evolutions - Pitch Black - Booster Box","description":"\u003c!-- \n====================================================\n  POKÉMON TCG: MEGA EVOLUTION—PITCH BLACK BOOSTER DISPLAY BOX (36 PACKS)\n  SEO-Optimized HTML | Dark Theme | Shopify Custom HTML Section\n  Copy and paste into Shopify \u003e Products \u003e Description (HTML mode)\n====================================================\n--\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ✅ SEO META RECOMMENDATION (add in Shopify \u003e Edit SEO section)\n  Page Title:   Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Pitch Black Booster Box | 36 Packs | ME05 English\n  Meta Desc:    Buy the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution—Pitch Black Booster Box. 36 packs, 360 cards. Mega Darkrai ex (280 HP), Mega Zeraora ex \u0026 35+ special illustration cards. 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As the fifth expansion in the Mega Evolution Series, Pitch Black drops the entire set's card pool into a single sealed box — maximum packs, maximum pull potential, and the best per-pack value of any Pitch Black product available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eWith \u003cstrong\u003eover 115 cards\u003c\/strong\u003e, four legendary Mega Evolution Pokémon ex all making their \u003cstrong\u003efirst-ever English TCG debut\u003c\/strong\u003e, more than \u003cstrong\u003e35 special illustration cards\u003c\/strong\u003e including 6 Special Illustration Rares and 11 Illustration Rares — and every pack drawn from the same pool that includes the set's Mega Hyper Rare gold card — the Pitch Black Booster Box is the definitive product for competitive players, master set collectors, sealed investors, and box break enthusiasts preparing for July 17, 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003chr class=\"pbbb-divider\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- PRODUCT SPECS --\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003e📦 Product Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"pbbb-specs-table\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSet Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMega Evolution—Pitch Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSet Code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eME05\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eItem Code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePKU10425\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBooster Display Box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe Pokémon Company International\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLanguage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnglish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePacks Per Box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36 Booster Packs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCards Per Pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 Cards + 1 Basic Energy + 1 Pokémon TCG Live Code Card\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal Cards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e360 Cards + 36 Code Cards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull Set Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e115+ cards (35+ special illustration cards)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoxes Per Case\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 Display Boxes per Case\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease Date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJuly 17, 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrerelease Events\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJuly 4–12, 2026 at participating local game stores\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTCG Live Digital\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJuly 16, 2026 (1 day early)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJapanese Counterpart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbyss Eye (May 22, 2026 in Japan)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSet Theme\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMega Dimension DLC — Pokémon Legends: Z-A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003chr class=\"pbbb-divider\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- WHAT'S IN THE BOX --\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003e🃏 What's Inside the 36-Pack Booster Box?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eEvery pack draws from the \u003cstrong\u003ecomplete Pitch Black set pool of 115+ cards\u003c\/strong\u003e — giving every opening session the full spectrum of rarities from common to Mega Hyper Rare:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pbbb-card-grid\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pbbb-card-item shadow-tier\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMega Evolution Pokémon ex ×4+\u003c\/strong\u003eMega Darkrai (280 HP), Mega Zeraora, Mega Chandelure, Mega Excadrill + Mega Slowbro \u0026amp; Mega Delphox — all first English debuts\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pbbb-card-item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupporting Pokémon ex\u003c\/strong\u003eDark, Electric, Fire \u0026amp; Ground type Pokémon ex supporting the set's strategies\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pbbb-card-item elec-tier\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Illustration Rares ×6\u003c\/strong\u003eThe set's highest-value chase cards — Mega Darkrai ex SIR expected as the #1 target\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pbbb-card-item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustration Rares ×11\u003c\/strong\u003eFull-art showcase Pokémon cards — atmospheric dark aesthetic throughout\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pbbb-card-item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUltra Rares ×18\u003c\/strong\u003eFull-art Mega ex \u0026amp; Trainer Supporter cards\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pbbb-card-item rare-tier\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrainer Cards 20+\u003c\/strong\u003eDark Bell, Malamar \u0026amp; Darkness\/Electric competitive tools\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pbbb-card-item gold-tier\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMega Hyper Rare\u003c\/strong\u003eMega Darkrai ex gold card — the rarest pull in the set\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pbbb-card-item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e360 Total Cards\u003c\/strong\u003e10 × 36 packs — the most comprehensive Pitch Black experience in a single product\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Full card list confirmed on July 17, 2026 release date. Rarity counts based on official Pitch Black announcements and Japanese Abyss Eye counterpart data. Every pack draws from the identical pool as all other Pitch Black formats.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003chr class=\"pbbb-divider\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- FEATURED MEGA POKÉMON --\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003e🌑 Featured Mega Evolution Pokémon ex\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eAll Mega Evolution Pokémon ex in Pitch Black are making their \u003cstrong\u003efirst-ever English Pokémon TCG appearance\u003c\/strong\u003e, from the Mega Dimension DLC of Pokémon Legends: Z-A:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pbbb-mega-grid\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pbbb-mega-card shadow-left\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003e🌑 Mega Darkrai ex — 280 HP\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      Dark\/Psychic. The set's flagship and most anticipated pull. \u003cem\u003eAbyss Eye\u003c\/em\u003e ability + \u003cem\u003eNight Raid\u003c\/em\u003e attack. Darkrai is the \"Pitch-Black Pokémon\" — the set name itself is a direct tribute. SIR and MHR expected as the top chase targets\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pbbb-mega-card elec-left\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003e⚡ Mega Zeraora ex\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      Electric. The set's fan-favourite second lead — Zeraora's Mega debut is one of the most requested in the TCG community. First appearance for this Generation VIII Mythical Pokémon in Mega form\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pbbb-mega-card fire-left\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003e🕯️ Mega Chandelure ex\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      Fire\/Ghost. Eerie spectral Mega design — expected to produce standout SIR and IR artwork. Ghost\/Fire combination brings a visually unique energy to the Pitch Black card pool\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pbbb-mega-card ground-left\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003e⛏️ Mega Excadrill ex\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      Ground\/Steel. Powerful drilling Mega with industrial design aesthetic. The set's tactical attacker adding variety to the Darkness-themed card pool\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003chr class=\"pbbb-divider\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- WHY THE FULL BOX --\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003e⚡ Why Buy the Full 36-Pack Booster Box?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pbbb-highlight-box green\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003e✦ Best Per-Pack Value of Any Pitch Black Format\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eThe Booster Display Box delivers the \u003cstrong\u003elowest per-pack cost\u003c\/strong\u003e of any Pitch Black product — significantly better value per pack than the 6-pack Booster Bundle or 9-pack Elite Trainer Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e36 packs gives you \u003cstrong\u003e6× more pull opportunities\u003c\/strong\u003e than the Booster Bundle and \u003cstrong\u003e4× more than the ETB\u003c\/strong\u003e — maximising every dollar spent on Pitch Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eFor competitive players needing multiple copies of Mega Darkrai ex or Mega Zeraora ex, the Booster Box is the most efficient single-purchase route to building competitive Pitch Black decks\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pbbb-highlight-box shadow\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003e🌑 Maximum Coverage of 35+ Special Illustration Cards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003ePitch Black features \u003cstrong\u003emore than 35 special illustration cards\u003c\/strong\u003e — including 6 SIRs, 18 Ultra Rares, and 11 Illustration Rares — across a compact 115+ card set\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eA smaller set size means \u003cstrong\u003eless dilution per pack\u003c\/strong\u003e — your 36 packs are statistically more likely to deliver high-rarity hits compared to larger sets with more filler at lower rarities\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eWith \u003cstrong\u003e6 SIRs\u003c\/strong\u003e and approximately 18 Ultra Rares in the pool, a full 36-pack box opening delivers a rich, consistently exciting stream of special illustration cards throughout the session\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pbbb-highlight-box purple\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003e📦 Compact Set — Concentrated Chase Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eAt 115+ cards, Pitch Black is one of the smaller sets in the Mega Evolution era — the same compact design that has made earlier small-pool Mega sets stronger per-pack experiences\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMega Darkrai ex SIR and Mega Hyper Rare gold card\u003c\/strong\u003e are the primary chase targets — and a full box gives you the highest single-product statistical coverage of both\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eSealed Booster Boxes from compact Mega Evolution sets have a strong track record of secondary market appreciation — the 6-box-per-case format keeps supply disciplined\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pbbb-highlight-box elec\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003e⚡ Legendary DLC Mega Evolutions — First-Ever TCG Cards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eEvery Mega Evolution Pokémon ex in Pitch Black originates from the \u003cstrong\u003eMega Dimension DLC for Pokémon Legends: Z-A\u003c\/strong\u003e — canonical Mega forms that exist only in the DLC\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eThis makes every Mega Pokémon ex you pull from this box a \u003cstrong\u003ehistoric first-appearance card\u003c\/strong\u003e in the English Pokémon TCG — a genuine collector milestone\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e36 packs maximises your exposure to all four headline Mega debuts across every rarity tier — from Double Rare through to SIR and the gold Mega Hyper Rare\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pbbb-highlight-box red\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003e🎉 Perfect for Box Breaks, Events \u0026amp; Content Creation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e36 packs is the natural format for \u003cstrong\u003ebox breaks, community events, local game store openings, and social media content\u003c\/strong\u003e — the standard unit everyone in the Pokémon TCG community understands\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eWith 4 different pack art designs (Mega Darkrai, Mega Zeraora, Mega Chandelure, Mega Excadrill) and rich hit frequency across 36 packs, box breaks deliver visual variety and genuine excitement from first pack to last\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eThe Mega Darkrai ex SIR hit on video is already expected to be one of the most-shared Pokémon TCG content moments of mid-2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003chr class=\"pbbb-divider\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- FORMAT COMPARISON --\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003e💡 Pitch Black Format Comparison\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pbbb-format-grid\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pbbb-format-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"pack-count\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eSleeved Pack\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      Single pack. 4 pack art designs. Ideal for gifts\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pbbb-format-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"pack-count\"\u003e6\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eBooster Bundle\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      6 packs. Good value entry. No extras\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pbbb-format-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"pack-count\"\u003e9\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eElite Trainer Box\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      9 packs + Zarude promo + 65 sleeves + accessories\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pbbb-format-item highlight\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"pack-count\"\u003e36\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eBooster Box ← THIS\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      Max packs. Best per-pack value. Highest pull odds. Box breaks\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003chr class=\"pbbb-divider\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- WHO IS IT FOR --\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003e🎯 Perfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"pbbb-specs-table\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWho\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhy the Pitch Black Booster Box Is Right for You\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e🌑 Darkrai Collectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36 packs gives maximum coverage of Mega Darkrai ex across every rarity — Double Rare, IR, SIR, and the legendary gold Mega Hyper Rare in a single box opening\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e🃏 Competitive Players\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest per-pack value for building Mega Darkrai ex and Mega Zeraora ex competitive decks — multiple copies of every important card in one purchase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e🖼️ Master Set Collectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36 packs provides the strongest single-box statistical coverage of Pitch Black's compact 115+ card set, including all 6 SIRs and 18 Ultra Rares\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e📦 Sealed Investors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull booster boxes from compact Mega Evolution sets consistently outperform bundles and ETBs in sealed appreciation — the primary sealed hold product for this set\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e🎉 Box Break Hosts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36 packs per box, 6 boxes per case — the standard box break format. Rich hit frequency and 4 unique pack arts deliver maximum community event excitement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e📸 Content Creators\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull box openings are the definitive Pitch Black content format — the Mega Darkrai ex SIR pull is the most anticipated camera moment of the set\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003chr class=\"pbbb-divider\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003e❓ Frequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdl class=\"pbbb-faq\"\u003e\n    \u003cdt\u003eWhat is in the Pitch Black Booster Display Box?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n    \u003cdd\u003eThe Pitch Black Booster Box contains \u003cstrong\u003e36 booster packs\u003c\/strong\u003e. Each pack includes \u003cstrong\u003e10 randomly assorted cards, 1 Basic Energy, and 1 Pokémon TCG Live code card\u003c\/strong\u003e — 360 cards and 36 digital codes in total.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\n    \u003cdt\u003eWhen does the Pitch Black Booster Box release?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n    \u003cdd\u003eThe Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Pitch Black Booster Display Box releases worldwide on \u003cstrong\u003eJuly 17, 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e. Prerelease events at local game stores run July 4–12, 2026, and the set launches on Pokémon TCG Live on July 16, 2026.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\n    \u003cdt\u003eWhat Mega Evolution Pokémon ex are in Pitch Black?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n    \u003cdd\u003ePitch Black features headline Mega Evolution Pokémon ex including \u003cstrong\u003eMega Darkrai ex (280 HP), Mega Zeraora ex, Mega Chandelure ex, and Mega Excadrill ex\u003c\/strong\u003e, plus Mega Slowbro ex and Mega Delphox ex. All are appearing in the English TCG for the first time, from the Mega Dimension DLC of Pokémon Legends: Z-A.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\n    \u003cdt\u003eHow many special illustration cards are in Pitch Black?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n    \u003cdd\u003ePitch Black features \u003cstrong\u003emore than 35 special illustration cards\u003c\/strong\u003e, including \u003cstrong\u003e6 Special Illustration Rares, 11 Illustration Rares, and 18 Ultra Rares\u003c\/strong\u003e. Final counts will be confirmed at the July 17, 2026 release.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\n    \u003cdt\u003eWhat is the rarest card in Pitch Black?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n    \u003cdd\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMega Darkrai ex Mega Hyper Rare\u003c\/strong\u003e is anticipated as the rarest pull in the set — the gold full-art card that mirrors the MHR tier established in ME01 with Mega Lucario ex and Mega Gardevoir ex. Mega Darkrai ex SIR is the second-most-rare and highest-demand chase card.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\n    \u003cdt\u003eIs there an Enhanced Booster Box for Pitch Black (with a Box Topper promo)?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n    \u003cdd\u003eBased on available pre-release information, the standard Pitch Black Booster Display Box does not include a Box Topper promo — unlike the ME01 Enhanced Box (Bulbasaur) or Journey Together Enhanced Box (N's Reshiram). Check back for any updated product announcements as the July 17 release approaches.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\n    \u003cdt\u003eHow many boxes are in a Pitch Black case?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n    \u003cdd\u003eA full sealed case contains \u003cstrong\u003e6 Booster Display Boxes\u003c\/strong\u003e (216 packs \/ 2,160 cards total). Contact us for case pricing and bulk order enquiries.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\n    \u003cdt\u003eWhat is the Japanese counterpart to Pitch Black?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n    \u003cdd\u003ePitch Black is based on Japan's \u003cstrong\u003eAbyss Eye\u003c\/strong\u003e set, which released in Japan on \u003cstrong\u003eMay 22, 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e — approximately two months before the English release. English collector data from the Japanese release gives buyers advance insight into pull rates and chase card values.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n  \u003c\/dl\u003e\n\n  \u003chr class=\"pbbb-divider\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- CLOSING CTA --\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShadows deepen. Nightmares become reality. And the Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Pitch Black Booster Display Box delivers all 36 packs of the darkness.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mega Darkrai ex (280 HP) emerges for the first time. Mega Zeraora ex strikes back. 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