Pitch Black (ME05) guide: release date, products and headline cards
At a glance: Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution – Pitch Black (ME05) was released on Friday 17 July 2026. It's built around Mega Darkrai ex and Mega Zeraora ex.
Shop sealed Pitch Black: booster box, Elite Trainer Box and booster bundle, or browse the Pitch Black collection.
About the set
Pitch Black is the fifth main expansion of the Mega Evolution series and is based on the Japanese set Abyss Eye. It has 120 cards (84 in the main set plus 36 secret rares), which makes it the smallest main set in the series so far.
Headline Pokémon
- Mega Darkrai ex and Mega Zeraora ex lead the set.
- Mega Chandelure ex and Mega Excadrill ex also debut here.
- The most sought-after pulls are the Mega Darkrai ex special illustration rare and Mega Hyper Rare.
Sealed products and what's inside
| Product | What's inside |
|---|---|
| Booster Box | 36 booster packs, 10 cards per pack |
| Elite Trainer Box | 9 booster packs, a Zarude promo card, 65 card sleeves, Energy cards, dice and a storage box |
| Booster Bundle | 6 booster packs |
Other Pitch Black products include Build & Battle Boxes, blisters and a Pokémon Center exclusive Elite Trainer Box.
Buying Pitch Black from King of Sealed
- Genuine, factory-sealed English product, with shrink intact.
- Tracked shipping Australia-wide: $8 under $50, $12 from $50, $20 from $150, or $30 express.
- Every order is photographed before it ships, with your order number in frame.
Coming next: Delta Reign releases on 6 November 2026.
Set details are from Pokémon announcements and reputable TCG references as at October 2026.