{"product_id":"pokemon-tcg-mega-evolution-pitch-black-elite-trainer-box","title":"Pokémon - Mega Evolution - Pitch Black - Elite Trainer Box","description":"\u003c!-- \n====================================================\n  POKÉMON TCG: MEGA EVOLUTION—PITCH BLACK ELITE TRAINER BOX\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 Elite Trainer Box | 9 Packs | Zarude Promo | ME05\n  Meta Desc:    Buy the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution—Pitch Black Elite Trainer Box. 9 packs, exclusive Zarude foil promo, 65 Darkrai-themed sleeves, dice \u0026 more. Mega Darkrai ex. 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border-top: 1px solid #2a2a45; margin: 1.8em 0; }\n\n  @media (max-width: 600px) {\n    .pbe-etb-compare   { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n    .pbe-contents-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }\n    .pbe-rarity-grid   { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }\n    .pbe-badge-row     { gap: 7px; }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"pbe-wrap\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- BADGES --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pbe-badge-row\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"pbe-badge\"\u003eEnglish Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"pbe-badge dark\"\u003e9 Booster Packs\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"pbe-badge dark\"\u003e65 Card Sleeves\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"pbe-badge shadow\"\u003e🌑 Mega Darkrai ex\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"pbe-badge elec\"\u003e⚡ Mega Zeraora ex\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"pbe-badge gold\"\u003e★ Zarude IR Promo\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"pbe-badge preorder\"\u003ePre-Order — Ships July 17, 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- INTRO --\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eTwinkling city lights and a starry sky become obscured in darkness as \u003cstrong\u003eMega Darkrai ex\u003c\/strong\u003e arrives with mystery and malice — and \u003cstrong\u003eMega Zeraora ex\u003c\/strong\u003e fights back with thunderous lightning. The \u003cstrong\u003ePokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Pitch Black Elite Trainer Box\u003c\/strong\u003e is your complete all-in-one entry into the fifth Mega Evolution expansion, delivering \u003cstrong\u003e9 booster packs\u003c\/strong\u003e, an \u003cstrong\u003eexclusive full-art foil Zarude Illustration Rare promo\u003c\/strong\u003e, and premium Darkrai-themed accessories that get you ready to play, collect, and compete the moment the box arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eWith Mega Darkrai ex, Mega Zeraora ex, Mega Chandelure ex, and Mega Excadrill ex all making their \u003cstrong\u003efirst-ever English TCG debuts\u003c\/strong\u003e — drawn from Pokémon Legends: Z-A's Mega Dimension DLC — and \u003cstrong\u003eover 35 special illustration cards\u003c\/strong\u003e across a compact 115+ card set, Pitch Black is one of the most atmospheric and collector-focused sets in the entire Mega Evolution era. Nine packs, a historic exclusive promo, and everything you need to build and battle: the Pitch Black ETB has it all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003chr class=\"pbe-divider\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- COMPLETE CONTENTS --\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003e📦 Everything Inside the Pitch Black Elite Trainer Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pbe-contents-grid\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pbe-content-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"icon\"\u003e🃏\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e9 Pitch Black Booster Packs\u003c\/strong\u003e90 cards + 9 Basic Energy cards from the full ME05 set pool — all 4 Mega Evolution Pokémon ex and 35+ special illustration cards eligible\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pbe-content-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"icon\"\u003e⭐\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 Exclusive Full-Art Foil Zarude Promo\u003c\/strong\u003eIllustration Rare–style — not available in any booster pack or other Pitch Black product. ETB exclusive only\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pbe-content-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"icon\"\u003e🛡️\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e65 Darkrai-Themed Card Sleeves\u003c\/strong\u003eTournament-legal sleeves featuring Mega Darkrai ex artwork — exclusive to this ETB\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pbe-content-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"icon\"\u003e⚡\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e40 Pokémon TCG Energy Cards\u003c\/strong\u003eA full supply of Basic Energy cards ready for immediate deck-building\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pbe-content-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"icon\"\u003e📖\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlayer's Guide to Pitch Black\u003c\/strong\u003eSet-specific card highlights, deck-building strategy, and competitive advice for the ME05 expansion\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pbe-content-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"icon\"\u003e🎲\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6 Damage-Counter Dice\u003c\/strong\u003eEssential for tracking HP and damage in every match\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pbe-content-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"icon\"\u003e🪙\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 Competition-Legal Coin-Flip Die\u003c\/strong\u003eTournament-approved flip die for official Play! Pokémon events\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pbe-content-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"icon\"\u003e🔘\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 Plastic Coin\u003c\/strong\u003eCollectible Pokémon coin for casual play\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pbe-content-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"icon\"\u003e📦\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollector's Box with 6 Dividers\u003c\/strong\u003eSturdy, premium storage box for your entire Pitch Black collection — cards, sleeves, and accessories\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pbe-content-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"icon\"\u003e📱\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 Pokémon TCG Live Code Card\u003c\/strong\u003eDigital redemption on the Pokémon TCG Live app for iOS, Android, macOS \u0026amp; Windows\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003chr class=\"pbe-divider\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- PRODUCT SPECS --\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003e📋 Product Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"pbe-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\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\u003eBooster Packs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 Pitch Black Packs (10 cards + 1 Basic Energy each)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExclusive Promo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZarude full-art foil (Illustration Rare–style) — ETB exclusive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCard Sleeves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e65 Darkrai-themed sleeves (tournament legal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull Set Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e115+ cards with 35+ special illustration cards\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 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\u003eSeries Position\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5th Expansion — Mega Evolution Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJapanese Counterpart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbyss Eye (Japan release May 22, 2026)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInspired By\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePokémon Legends: Z-A — Mega Dimension DLC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003chr class=\"pbe-divider\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- STANDARD vs PC ETB --\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003e⚔️ Standard ETB vs. Pokémon Center ETB\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pbe-etb-compare\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pbe-etb-card standard\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 class=\"std-title\"\u003e🌑 Standard Elite Trainer Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e9\u003c\/strong\u003e Pitch Black booster packs\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e1 full-art foil \u003cstrong\u003eZarude promo\u003c\/strong\u003e (IR-style)\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e65 Mega Darkrai ex–themed card sleeves\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e40 Energy cards, 6 dice, 1 coin-flip die\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e1 plastic coin, player's guide, collector's box\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e1 Pokémon TCG Live code card\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eAvailable at all major retailers\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pbe-etb-card pc\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 class=\"pc-title\"\u003e★ Pokémon Center Exclusive ETB\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e11\u003c\/strong\u003e Pitch Black booster packs (2 extra)\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e1 full-art foil \u003cstrong\u003eZarude promo with Pokémon Center logo\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e1 additional Zarude promo (standard version)\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eAll other standard ETB contents included\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003ePokémon Center exclusive — extremely limited supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003ePC ETBs from Mega era sets trade 2–3× MSRP on secondary market\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003chr class=\"pbe-divider\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- WHAT YOU CAN PULL --\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003e🃏 What You Can Pull from the 9 Booster Packs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eYour 9 packs draw from the \u003cstrong\u003ecomplete Pitch Black set pool of 115+ cards\u003c\/strong\u003e — giving every pack a genuine chance at every rarity tier:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pbe-rarity-grid\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pbe-rarity-item shadow-tier\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMega Evolution Pokémon ex ×4+\u003c\/strong\u003eMega Darkrai, Mega Zeraora, Mega Chandelure, Mega Excadrill — all first English debuts. Mega Slowbro \u0026amp; Mega Delphox also confirmed\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pbe-rarity-item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupporting Pokémon ex\u003c\/strong\u003eAdditional Pokémon ex across Dark, Electric, Fire, Ground types\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pbe-rarity-item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustration Rares\u003c\/strong\u003eFull-art showcase artwork — Mega Darkrai ex IR anticipated as standout\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pbe-rarity-item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUltra Rares\u003c\/strong\u003eFull-art Mega ex \u0026amp; Trainer Supporter cards\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pbe-rarity-item elec-tier\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Illustration Rares (35+)\u003c\/strong\u003eThe set's highest-value chase cards — Mega Darkrai ex SIR expected as #1 target\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pbe-rarity-item gold-tier\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMega Hyper Rare\u003c\/strong\u003eGold card — Mega Darkrai ex MHR is the anticipated rarest pull in the set\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pbe-rarity-item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrainer Cards 20+\u003c\/strong\u003eSupporter \u0026amp; Item cards optimised for Darkness and Electric strategies\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Full rarity breakdown and exact card counts confirmed on July 17, 2026 release date. Information based on official announcements and Japanese Abyss Eye counterpart data.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003chr class=\"pbe-divider\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- WHY THIS ETB --\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003e⚡ Why the Pitch Black ETB Is the Definitive Way to Experience ME05\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pbe-highlight-box gold\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003e★ Exclusive Zarude Illustration Rare Promo — ETB Only\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003efull-art foil Zarude promo\u003c\/strong\u003e (Illustration Rare–style) is \u003cstrong\u003eexclusive to the Pitch Black Elite Trainer Box\u003c\/strong\u003e — not available in any booster pack, Booster Bundle, or other Pitch Black product\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eZarude is a Mythical Grass\/Dark-type Pokémon from the Galar region — its Dark typing ties it thematically into Pitch Black's shadow-drenched aesthetic, making it a fitting and distinctive ETB promo\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eThe Pokémon Center version upgrades this to a \u003cstrong\u003esecond stamped Zarude promo with the Pokémon Center logo\u003c\/strong\u003e — an additional exclusive for PC ETB collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eETB-exclusive Mythical Pokémon promos have historically attracted sustained collector interest well beyond the set's launch window\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pbe-highlight-box shadow\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003e🌑 9 Packs — Your Best Shot at Mega Darkrai ex Across Every Rarity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eWith \u003cstrong\u003e9 packs\u003c\/strong\u003e — 50% more than the Booster Bundle's 6 — the ETB gives you the strongest single-product pull odds outside a full 36-pack display box\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMega Darkrai ex\u003c\/strong\u003e is the most anticipated Mega Evolution reveal since Mega Greninja ex, appearing across multiple rarities from Double Rare to SIR to the gold Mega Hyper Rare — and every one of your 9 packs has a shot at any of them\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eThe compact 115+ card set means chase cards are \u003cstrong\u003eless diluted per pack\u003c\/strong\u003e than larger sets — your 9 packs are statistically more likely to return high-rarity hits\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pbe-highlight-box elec\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003e⚡ 65 Darkrai-Themed Sleeves — Tournament Ready from Day One\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eThe ETB's \u003cstrong\u003e65 Mega Darkrai ex–themed card sleeves\u003c\/strong\u003e are tournament-legal for all official Play! Pokémon events — enough for a full 60-card competitive deck with room for side board and double-sleeving\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eThe Darkrai shadow-and-shadow aesthetic makes these among the most striking tournament sleeves in the Mega Evolution era\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eCombined with the 40 Energy cards, dice, and player's guide, the Pitch Black ETB has \u003cstrong\u003eeverything needed to sleeve up and compete immediately\u003c\/strong\u003e after the July 17 release\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pbe-highlight-box green\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003e✦ Legends: Z-A DLC Mega Evolutions — Historic First-Time 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 Evolutions that exist \u003cem\u003eonly\u003c\/em\u003e in the DLC and have never appeared in any previous Pokémon game\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eThis makes Pitch Black the \u003cstrong\u003efirst TCG expansion to bring DLC-exclusive Mega Evolutions to the card game\u003c\/strong\u003e — a unique collector milestone in Pokémon TCG history\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eFirst-appearance cards from a new game or DLC regularly attract long-term appreciation as they mark a historically significant moment in a franchise's card history\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pbe-highlight-box blue\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003e🏆 Complete Competition-Ready Accessory Kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e65 tournament-legal Darkrai-themed sleeves\u003c\/strong\u003e + \u003cstrong\u003e40 Basic Energy cards\u003c\/strong\u003e — full deck-building materials ready from day one\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6 damage-counter dice + competition-legal coin-flip die\u003c\/strong\u003e — all tools needed for official Play! Pokémon competitive events\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollector's box with 6 dividers\u003c\/strong\u003e — premium storage for your growing Pitch Black collection; a display piece in its own right\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlayer's guide\u003c\/strong\u003e — ME05-specific card highlights, strategic tips, and deck-building guidance to maximise your new cards immediately\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003chr class=\"pbe-divider\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- WHO IS IT FOR --\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003e🎯 Perfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"pbe-specs-table\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWho\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhy the Pitch Black ETB Is Right for You\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e🌑 Darkrai Fans\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 packs to chase Mega Darkrai ex across every rarity — Double Rare, SIR, and the legendary Mega Hyper Rare gold card. Plus Darkrai-themed sleeves for the ultimate Darkrai TCG experience\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e⚡ Zeraora Fans\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMega Zeraora ex's first-ever TCG appearance makes every rarity tier a collector priority — 9 packs gives strong access to all variants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e🃏 Competitive Players\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 packs, 40 Energy, 65 tournament sleeves, dice — everything to build and compete with Mega Darkrai or Mega Zeraora decks from day one of the July 17 release\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e🖼️ Art Collectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35+ special illustration cards in a compact 115+ card set — highest density in the Mega Evolution era. Darkrai's atmospheric nighttime aesthetic produces some of the most striking SIR artwork in the series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e📦 Sealed Investors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompact set + dual Darkrai\/Zeraora chase appeal + DLC-exclusive Mega firsts + PC ETBs already trending — strong sealed value profile ahead of launch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e🎁 Gift Buyers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePremium unboxing experience, exclusive Zarude promo, 9 packs, and full tournament accessories — the ultimate Pitch Black gift for any Pokémon fan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e🆕 New Players\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnergy, sleeves, dice, player's guide, and 9 packs in one box — the most complete and beginner-friendly entry into the Pitch Black expansion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003chr class=\"pbe-divider\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003e❓ Frequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdl class=\"pbe-faq\"\u003e\n    \u003cdt\u003eWhat is inside the Pitch Black Elite Trainer Box?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n    \u003cdd\u003eThe Pitch Black ETB contains: \u003cstrong\u003e9 ME05 booster packs\u003c\/strong\u003e, 1 exclusive full-art foil Zarude promo card (Illustration Rare–style), 65 Darkrai-themed card sleeves, 40 Pokémon TCG Energy cards, a player's guide, 6 damage-counter dice, 1 competition-legal coin-flip die, 1 plastic coin, a collector's box with 6 dividers, and 1 Pokémon TCG Live code card.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\n    \u003cdt\u003eIs the Zarude promo available in booster packs?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n    \u003cdd\u003eNo — the \u003cstrong\u003eZarude full-art foil promo is exclusive to the Pitch Black Elite Trainer Box\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is not available in any booster pack, Booster Bundle, or other Pitch Black product. The Pokémon Center ETB adds a second Zarude promo stamped with the Pokémon Center logo.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\n    \u003cdt\u003eWhat is the difference between the standard and Pokémon Center ETB?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n    \u003cdd\u003eThe standard ETB contains \u003cstrong\u003e9 packs and 1 Zarude promo\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Pokémon Center Exclusive ETB contains \u003cstrong\u003e11 packs\u003c\/strong\u003e (two additional) and \u003cstrong\u003etwo Zarude promos\u003c\/strong\u003e — one with the Pokémon Center logo stamp. The PC ETB is only available at the Pokémon Center and is extremely limited.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\n    \u003cdt\u003eWhen does the Pitch Black ETB release?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n    \u003cdd\u003eThe Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Pitch Black Elite Trainer 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 is available digitally on Pokémon TCG Live from July 16, 2026.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\n    \u003cdt\u003eWhat Mega Evolution Pokémon ex can I pull from the 9 packs?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n    \u003cdd\u003eAll 9 packs draw from the full Pitch Black set pool — giving you a chance at \u003cstrong\u003eMega Darkrai ex, Mega Zeraora ex, Mega Chandelure ex, Mega Excadrill ex\u003c\/strong\u003e, and additional confirmed Mega Evolution Pokémon ex including Mega Slowbro ex and Mega Delphox ex. All are making their first-ever English TCG appearance.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\n    \u003cdt\u003eWhy is Zarude the ETB promo for Pitch Black?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n    \u003cdd\u003eZarude is a Mythical Dark\/Grass-type Pokémon from the Galar region. Its Dark typing ties thematically into Pitch Black's shadow-and-darkness theme centred on Mega Darkrai ex. As a Mythical Pokémon that has received limited TCG representation, the Zarude Illustration Rare promo is a distinctive collector piece exclusive to this product.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\n    \u003cdt\u003eAre the 65 card sleeves tournament legal?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n    \u003cdd\u003eYes — the Mega Darkrai ex–themed sleeves are \u003cstrong\u003etournament-legal\u003c\/strong\u003e for all official Play! Pokémon events including City League, Regional Championship, and League Cup events from July 17, 2026.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\n    \u003cdt\u003eWhat other Pitch Black products are available?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n    \u003cdd\u003ePitch Black is also available as a \u003cstrong\u003eBooster Bundle (6 packs)\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eSleeved Booster Pack (single pack)\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e3-Pack Blister (3 packs + foil promo)\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eBooster Display Box (36 packs)\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eBuild \u0026amp; Battle Box (4 packs + 40-card prerelease deck, available July 31, 2026)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n  \u003c\/dl\u003e\n\n  \u003chr class=\"pbe-divider\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- CLOSING CTA --\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShadows deepen. Nightmares become reality. 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