How to pre-order the Pokémon Pitch Black booster box and ETB

If you want to pre-order the Pokémon Pitch Black booster box or the matching Elite Trainer Box, the process is simple — but timing matters. Mega Evolution: Pitch Black is shaping up to be one of 2026's most hunted Pokémon TCG expansions, headlined by Mega Darkrai ex, and demand for sealed product is high. Here's exactly how to lock yours in:

• 1. Pick your format — the full Booster Box (36 packs) for value and pull odds, or the Elite Trainer Box (9 packs) for the complete starter kit. More on the difference below.
• 2. Add to basket while it shows in stock — if the product page lets you buy now, that is your pre-order. Sealed stock is reserved the moment you check out.
• 3. If it's sold out, tap "Notify me when available" — you'll be emailed the moment Pitch Black restocks, so you can order before general traffic does.
• 4. Choose tracked UK delivery — every order ships factory-sealed from the UK with tracking from £4.99, and no surprise import fees.

What is Pokémon Pitch Black?

Mega Evolution: Pitch Black is a darkness-themed Pokémon TCG expansion that brings back Mega Evolution Pokémon ex in a big way. Mega Darkrai ex leads the set shrouded in mystery and malice, joined by Mega Zeraora ex, Mega Chandelure ex and Mega Excadrill ex. It's a set built around aggressive, high-impact Pokémon ex cards — the kind collectors and competitive players both want to open.

For collectors, the appeal is the chase: full-art and special-illustration Mega Evolution ex cards that command attention (and resale value) the moment the set drops. For players, it's a fresh wave of tournament-relevant cards. Either way, sealed product — the booster box and the ETB — is the smart way in.

Pitch Black Booster Box: what you get

The Pitch Black Booster Display (also called a CDU, or Counter Display Unit — they're the same thing) is the full sealed box every collector pictures when they think "booster box".

• 36 booster packs per display — 360 cards in total
• Each pack contains 10 game cards, 1 Basic Energy and 1 Pokémon TCG Live code card
• The best value per pack and your strongest odds at landing the chase Mega Evolution ex cards
• Ideal for master-set builders, group breaks, resellers, and anyone who wants the full opening experience

At £210.99, the booster box works out cheaper per pack than buying packs individually, which is why it's the format serious collectors pre-order first.

Pitch Black Elite Trainer Box: what you get

The Elite Trainer Box (ETB) is the all-in-one option — fewer packs, but everything you need to collect, sleeve and play from day one. It's also the better gift and the easier entry point if a full booster box is more than you need.

The Pitch Black ETB ships factory-sealed with a Zarude full-art foil promo inside.

Inside the Pitch Black ETB

• 9 Pitch Black booster packs (10 cards each, plus 1 Basic Energy and 1 TCG Live code card per pack)
• 1 full-art foil promo card featuring Zarude
• 65 card sleeves with Pitch Black artwork
• 40 Pokémon TCG Energy cards
• 6 damage-counter dice, 1 competition-legal coin-flip die and 1 plastic coin
• A player's guide to the expansion
• A collector's storage box with 6 dividers, plus a Pokémon TCG Live code card

At £99.99, the ETB is the most complete single box you can buy for Pitch Black — and the exclusive Zarude promo isn't available in booster packs.

Booster box or Elite Trainer Box — which should you pre-order?

Pre-order the booster box if…

You want the best value per pack, the highest chance of pulling chase Mega Evolution ex cards, you're building a master set, or you plan to do a group break. With 36 packs, the booster box is the format that maximises your pulls.

Pre-order the ETB if…

You want a complete, ready-to-play kit, you're buying a gift, or you'd rather not commit to a full box. The sleeves, dice, storage box and exclusive Zarude promo make the ETB the best self-contained Pitch Black product — and many collectors buy one of each.

Buying Pitch Black in the UK — authenticity & delivery

Every Pitch Black booster box and ETB at Pixel Hub is 100% authentic, sourced from authorised distributors and shipped factory-sealed. Because we fulfil from the UK, there are no import fees or customs delays for UK buyers, and orders go out with tracked delivery starting at £4.99. Full details are in our shipping policy and FAQs.

Where to pre-order the Pitch Black booster box in the UK

Pixel Hub stocks both the Pitch Black Booster Box and the Elite Trainer Box as genuine, sealed UK stock at competitive prices. If a box shows as available, that's your window to secure it before it sells through.

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Helpful external references

For official background and broader context:

• Official Pokémon TCG (UK)
• Bulbapedia — Mega Evolution (TCG)

Frequently asked questions

When can I pre-order the Pokémon Pitch Black booster box?

You can secure the Pitch Black booster box now while it's in stock at Pixel Hub. If it shows as sold out, use the "Notify me when available" button to be first in line on the next restock.

How many packs are in the Pitch Black booster box?

The Pitch Black Booster Display (CDU) contains 36 booster packs — 360 cards in total. Each pack has 10 game cards, 1 Basic Energy and 1 Pokémon TCG Live code card.

How many packs are in the Pitch Black Elite Trainer Box?

The ETB includes 9 Pitch Black booster packs, plus a full-art Zarude foil promo, 65 sleeves, 40 Energy cards, dice, a coin, a player's guide and a collector's storage box.

What's the difference between a booster box, booster display and CDU?

They all refer to the same thing — a full sealed box of 36 packs. "CDU" (Counter Display Unit) is simply the trade term for the retail display box.

Is the Pitch Black sealed product genuine?

Yes. Every booster box and ETB at Pixel Hub is factory-sealed and 100% authentic, sourced from authorised distributors and dispatched from the UK with tracked delivery.

Final thoughts

Whether you go for the value-packed booster box or the all-in-one Elite Trainer Box, pre-ordering Pokémon Pitch Black early is the surest way to get sealed stock at launch price. Pick your format, secure it while it's available, and you'll be ready to open one of 2026's darkest sets the moment it lands — authentic, sealed and shipped from the UK.