Set identity
What defines this expansion
The 120-card English expansion develops a darkness-themed Lumiose City setting and the Hide ’n’ Sneak mechanic across its five official core products.
Pokemon TCG expansion · ME05
Mega Evolution—Pitch Black
Pitch Black is the newest released Mega Evolution expansion at the August 14, 2026 cutoff, led by Mega Darkrai ex, Mega Zeraora ex, Mega Chandelure ex, and Mega Excadrill ex.
5 product guides84 main-set · 120 checklist cardsJuly 17, 2026 release
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Mega Evolution—Pitch Black sealed products
Compare the official featured sealed formats represented in this catalog. Prices are original MSRP references, not KLXCards selling prices.
6 booster packs
Booster Bundle
Pokemon TCG Mega Evolution Pitch Black Booster Bundle
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36 booster packs
Booster Display Box
Pokemon TCG Mega Evolution Pitch Black Booster Display Box
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4 booster packs
Build & Battle Box
Pokemon TCG Mega Evolution Pitch Black Build & Battle Box
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A collector's guide to Mega Evolution—Pitch Black
Pitch Black is the newest released Mega Evolution expansion at the August 14, 2026 cutoff, led by Mega Darkrai ex, Mega Zeraora ex, Mega Chandelure ex, and Mega Excadrill ex.
Collector watchlist
Notable high-rarity cards
The visual watchlist below uses five published editorial relationships with verified card names, numbers, rarities, and canonical detail routes.
Buying context
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Compare 36-pack display quantity, the two Elite Trainer Box formats, Build & Battle prerelease play, or a six-pack Booster Bundle.
Collector watchlist
Mega Evolution—Pitch Black chase cards
An editorial shortlist based on collector prominence and high-rarity set placement—not a live market-value ranking.
Frequently asked questions
Mega Evolution—Pitch Black questions
How many cards are in Pitch Black?
The KLXCards master checklist contains 120 canonical card identities and tracks 187 collectible printings separately.
Do variants change Pitch Black checklist completion?
No. Master-set completion uses one entry per canonical checklist identity; tracked foil, reverse-holo, and other variants remain separately ownable and wanted.
Does KLXCards sell Pitch Black products?
No. KLXCards is an informational collector and affiliate platform. Purchases, when linked, are completed by third-party retailers.
Verification
Sources and methodology
- Pitch Black provider datasetStructured English checklist and card-reference data.
- TCGdex cards database repositoryStructured English checklist and card-reference data.
- Pitch Black official product showcaseOfficial expansion and sealed-product release details.
Official and archival sources establish release, checklist, and product facts. Retail destinations are verified separately; KLXCards does not publish unsourced pull-rate claims.
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