Pokémon TCG Pitch Black: UK Release Date, Products and What to Buy

Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Pitch Black arrives in the UK on Friday 17 July 2026, bringing Mega Darkrai ex, striking neon artwork and a darker city-at-night theme to the Mega Evolution series.

This guide brings together the confirmed set information and the sealed products available from The Slab Arena, so you can decide whether an Elite Trainer Box or a full booster display suits the way you collect and play.

What is Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Pitch Black?

Pitch Black is a Mega Evolution expansion built around mystery, lightning and the shadows of a city after dark. Mega Darkrai ex leads the set, while Mega Zeraora ex, Mega Chandelure ex and Mega Excadrill ex also join the battle.

The Pokémon Company has confirmed that the expansion contains more than 115 cards, including over 20 Trainer cards and more than 35 cards featuring special illustrations of Pokémon and Trainers. Those figures make it broad enough for deck builders while giving illustration collectors plenty to look out for.

Collector note: featured Pokémon and illustration counts describe the set as a whole. Specific cards are not guaranteed in an individual pack, Elite Trainer Box or booster display.

Set information source: The Pokémon Company International’s official Pitch Black announcement.

Pokémon Pitch Black products available in the UK

The right sealed product depends on whether you want a focused opening experience with accessories or the largest number of packs in one purchase. The Slab Arena’s Pokémon Pitch Black range currently includes the following two options.

Pitch Black Elite Trainer Box

The Pokémon Pitch Black Elite Trainer Box combines nine booster packs with a full-art foil promo card featuring Zarude. It also includes 65 card sleeves, 40 Energy cards, damage-counter dice, a competition-legal coin-flip die, a plastic coin and a code card for Pokémon TCG Live.

A player’s guide, collector’s box and six dividers make the ETB the most complete all-in-one option. It is particularly well suited to players who need accessories, collectors who want the exclusive promo and anyone who prefers a smaller opening than a complete display.

Pitch Black Booster Display CDU

The Pokémon Pitch Black Booster Display CDU contains 36 sealed booster packs. Each pack contains 10 game cards, one Basic Energy and one Pokémon TCG Live code card.

This is the stronger choice for collectors who want to open more packs, groups sharing a box opening or customers who prefer keeping a complete display sealed. As with every Pokémon TCG product, the cards inside vary by pack.

ETB or booster display: which should you buy?

Choose the ETB if the Zarude promo, sleeves and storage box matter to you. Choose the booster display when pack quantity is the main priority. Buying more packs increases the number of cards you open, but it does not guarantee any particular rarity or featured Pokémon.

What should collectors look out for?

Mega Darkrai ex is the natural headline card for Pitch Black, but the expansion’s appeal goes beyond one Pokémon. Mega Zeraora ex brings the lightning theme, while Mega Chandelure ex and Mega Excadrill ex broaden the Mega Evolution line-up.

• Special illustrations: more than 35 cards across Pokémon and Trainers.
• Mega Evolution Pokémon ex: led by Mega Darkrai ex and Mega Zeraora ex.
• Trainer cards: more than 20 are confirmed for the expansion.
• Sealed presentation: the dark ETB and colourful booster display both have strong shelf appeal.

Collect what you genuinely enjoy rather than treating any sealed product or individual card as a guaranteed investment. Prices and demand can change quickly after release.

Pokémon Pitch Black frequently asked questions

When is Pokémon Pitch Black released in the UK?

Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Pitch Black launches on Friday 17 July 2026.

How many cards are in the Pitch Black set?

The expansion contains more than 115 cards. The confirmed line-up includes over 20 Trainer cards and more than 35 cards with special illustrations.

How many packs are in a Pitch Black booster display?

A sealed Pitch Black Booster Display CDU contains 36 booster packs.

How many packs are in the Pitch Black ETB?

The Pitch Black Elite Trainer Box contains nine booster packs and a full-art foil Zarude promo card, alongside sleeves, Energy cards, dice, a coin, storage dividers and a player’s guide.

Are particular cards guaranteed?

No. Cards vary by pack, and neither an ETB nor a booster display guarantees a specific Pokémon, illustration or rarity.

Product contents and availability were checked on 13 July 2026. Packaging, allocation and stock status may change.