Pokemon TCG kicks off a dark new chapter with Pitch Black expansion
Mega Darkrai ex leads a sinister new set
www.gamesradar.comHere’s the latest on Pokémon Pitch Black card list as of now.
- Release and scope: The Pitch Black (English) set is confirmed to release worldwide on July 17, 2026, and is expected to include over 115 cards across a mix of Mega Evolution ex, Pokémon ex, Illustration Rare, Ultra Rare, and various Trainer cards. This aligns with standard high-number flagship sets and mirrors the Abyss Eye lineage in Japanese releases.[2][7][8]
- Key chase cards: Mega Darkrai ex is the leading face of the set, with additional major Mega Evolution ex cards such as Mega Zeraora ex, Mega Chandelure ex, and Mega Excadrill ex anticipated as notable pulls in booster packs and accompanying products.[1][4][8]
- Promo and special editions: An Elite Trainer Box (ETB) will feature a Zarude Illustration Rare promo, a popular draw for collectors who chase unique promos in boxed products.[3][1]
- Card count and structure: The set reportedly contains roughly 115+ cards, including six Mega Evolution ex, four Pokémon ex, 11 Illustration Rare Pokémon, 18 Ultra Rare Pokémon and Trainer cards, and six Special Illustration Rare Pokémon and Supporter cards, with many more Trainer cards and special illustrated Pokémon to diversify the chase dynamics.[7][1][2]
- International coverage: Multiple outlets, including Bulbapedia and Serebii, confirm the same structure and July 2026 release window, reinforcing consistency across regional printings and official announcements.[10][7]
If you’d like, I can pull together a compact “complete set overview” table with card types, estimated rarities, and notable examples as soon as the full card list is officially released. I can also track pre-order links and upcoming reveal events for deeper coverage. Would you like that?
Citations:
- Pitch Black set details and release window with card breakdown.[1]
- Official card count and Mega Evolution ex highlights, Japanese Abyss Eye lineage and worldwide release date.[2][7][1]
- ETB Zarude promo and collector angles.[3][1]
- Notable chase cards and expanded set framing.[4][8]
- Additional confirmation and database references (Serebii).[10]