The Mega Evolution era takes a darker turn with Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Pitch Black. This shadowy expansion brings mystery, powerful Mega Evolution Pokémon ex, dramatic artwork, and new strategies to the Pokémon Trading Card Game.
Released on July 17, 2026, Pitch Black is the latest chapter in the Mega Evolution Series, featuring more than 115 cards to discover. The expansion introduces a dark and mysterious atmosphere as Mega Pokémon emerge from the shadows of Lumiose City.
A New Era of Darkness
Pitch Black stands apart from earlier Mega Evolution expansions with its darker atmosphere and focus on mysterious Pokémon.
The expansion centers around Mega Darkrai ex, whose arrival brings an everlasting nightmare to the world around it. Alongside Mega Darkrai ex, Trainers can discover powerful Pokémon including Mega Zeraora ex, Mega Chandelure ex, and Mega Excadrill ex.
The result is an expansion filled with shadowy environments, dramatic battles, and artwork that captures the feeling of a city consumed by darkness.
Mega Darkrai ex Takes Center Stage
One of the biggest attractions of Pitch Black is the debut of Mega Darkrai ex.
Darkrai has always been associated with dreams and nightmares, making it a natural centerpiece for an expansion called Pitch Black. The official Pokémon artwork showcase describes Mega Darkrai ex as bringing mystery and malice while darkness spreads across Lumiose City.
For collectors, Mega Darkrai ex is likely to be one of the defining cards of the expansion, while players can explore how its abilities and attacks fit into competitive deck strategies.
Mega Zeraora ex Brings the Lightning
Darkness isn't the only force in Pitch Black.
Mega Zeraora ex brings a dramatic electric presence to the expansion, creating a striking contrast with Mega Darkrai ex. The official Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box description highlights Mega Zeraora ex fighting back with powerful lightning strikes while Mega Chandelure ex and Mega Excadrill ex join the battle.
This combination of dark and electric themes gives the set a unique identity within the Mega Evolution Series.
Mega Excadrill ex and Strategic Play
Another interesting addition is Mega Excadrill ex.
Its Undermine attack can deal damage while also discarding cards from the top of your opponent's deck. The attack can become even more powerful when enough Pokémon with the Hide ’n Sneak Ability are in the discard pile.
This creates a strategy focused not only on dealing damage but also on controlling your opponent's resources, making Mega Excadrill ex an intriguing option for players who enjoy disruptive gameplay.
A New Darkness for Chi-Yu
Pitch Black also introduces an unusual twist for Chi-Yu.
According to Pokémon's official preview, this is the first time Chi-Yu has appeared as a Darkness type in the Pokémon TCG. Its Whirling Envy attack can become significantly stronger when Chi-Yu has damage counters on it, creating an interesting risk-and-reward mechanic.
Small details like this give collectors and players additional reasons to explore the complete set rather than focusing only on its headline Mega Evolution cards.
More Than 115 Cards to Discover
Pitch Black contains more than 115 cards, including Mega Evolution Pokémon ex and a range of Pokémon, Trainer, and special-art cards.
For collectors, the set offers plenty of opportunities to hunt for rare and visually striking cards. The expansion's artwork is especially notable for its dark atmosphere, with scenes showing the effects of the spreading darkness throughout Lumiose City and beyond.
Pitch Black Products
Collectors can experience the expansion through several Pokémon TCG products.
The Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box includes 11 Pitch Black booster packs, two full-art Zarude promo cards, card sleeves, Energy cards, dice, a player's guide, and a collector's box. One of the Zarude promos features the Pokémon Center logo.
Pitch Black also received Build & Battle Boxes, which provide players with a 40-card prerelease deck and four booster packs for limited-format play. Select Play! Pokémon Stores began offering prerelease opportunities on July 4, ahead of the expansion's worldwide release.
Why Collect Mega Evolution—Pitch Black?
Pitch Black offers something different from the previous Mega Evolution expansions.
Collectors can chase Mega Darkrai ex, special artwork, promotional cards, and other rare cards.
Players can experiment with strategies based around Mega Darkrai ex, Mega Zeraora ex, Mega Excadrill ex, and other new cards.
Pokémon fans can enjoy a darker visual style and a storyline built around the mysterious effects of Mega Darkrai and the spreading darkness.
The combination of powerful Pokémon, unusual strategies, and memorable artwork makes Pitch Black an exciting addition to the Mega Evolution era.
Start Your Pitch Black Collection
Whether you're hunting for Mega Darkrai ex, building a new deck, collecting special-art cards, or simply looking for the latest Mega Evolution products, Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Pitch Black offers plenty to discover.
At Card Grove TCG, we're passionate about helping collectors and Trainers find exciting Pokémon TCG products and build collections they can enjoy for years to come.
Step into the darkness and discover what awaits in Mega Evolution—Pitch Black.
Embrace the shadows. Discover new power. Collect, trade, and battle.
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