Mega Evolution Elite Trainer Box UK: Chaos Rising vs Pitch Black
Mega Evolution Elite Trainer Box UK: Chaos Rising vs Pitch Black
Mega Evolution Elite Trainer Box UK guide: compare Chaos Rising (£84.99) and Pitch Black (£74.99) ETB contents, chase cards and value, shipped from the UK.
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The Mega Evolution - Chaos Rising Elite Trainer Box, one of two in-stock Mega Evolution ETBs at Pixel Hub.
Quick answer
Both hold 9 packs and the same accessories. Buy Chaos Rising (£84.99) for Mega Greninja ex; buy Pitch Black (£74.99) for Mega Darkrai ex and a lower price.
What's inside
Each ETB has 9 Mega Evolution booster packs, a full-art promo, 65 sleeves, 40 energy, dice and a storage box.
UK stock & price
Chaos Rising ETB £84.99 and Pitch Black ETB £74.99, both in stock at Pixel Hub with tracked UK delivery from £4.99.
Key takeaways: A Mega Evolution Elite Trainer Box is the best-value single sealed box for UK collectors - 9 packs plus £20+ of accessories. Chaos Rising (released 22 May 2026) is led by Mega Greninja ex; Pitch Black (released 17 July 2026) is led by Mega Darkrai ex and costs £10 less. Both are the same box format, so the choice comes down to which Mega Evolution Pokemon ex you want to chase.
What is a Mega Evolution Elite Trainer Box?
A Mega Evolution Elite Trainer Box (ETB) is a sealed, all-in-one Pokemon TCG box built around one expansion in the 2026 Mega Evolution block. In the UK, it is the most popular single sealed product because it bundles nine booster packs with everything you need to actually play or store your cards - accessories that would cost £20 or more bought separately. As of September 2026, Pixel Hub stocks two Mega Evolution ETBs side by side: Mega Evolution - Chaos Rising and Mega Evolution - Pitch Black.
Every Mega Evolution Elite Trainer Box contains the same core kit: 9 booster packs (10 game cards, 1 Basic Energy and 1 Pokemon TCG Live code card per pack), 1 full-art foil promo card, 65 card sleeves, 40 Energy cards, 6 damage-counter dice, 1 competition-legal coin-flip die, a player's guide and a collector's storage box with 6 dividers. The only differences between the two boxes are the expansion inside, the promo card, and the artwork - which is exactly what this guide compares.
Chaos Rising vs Pitch Black Elite Trainer Box: the comparison
Here is the direct comparison UK collectors ask for. Both boxes are in stock at Pixel Hub as of September 2026; the table lays out the facts, and the sections below explain what they mean for your decision.
| Feature | Mega Evolution - Chaos Rising ETB | Mega Evolution - Pitch Black ETB |
|---|---|---|
| UK price at Pixel Hub | £84.99 | £74.99 |
| English release date | 22 May 2026 | 17 July 2026 |
| Booster packs | 9 packs (10 cards each) | 9 packs (10 cards each) |
| Full-art promo card | Fennekin | Zarude |
| Headline chase | Mega Greninja ex, Mega Floette ex | Mega Darkrai ex, Mega Zeraora ex |
| Other Mega ex in set | Mega Pyroar ex, Mega Dragalge ex | Mega Chandelure ex, Mega Excadrill ex |
| Accessories | 65 sleeves, 40 energy, 6 dice, coin die, storage box | 65 sleeves, 40 energy, 6 dice, coin die, plastic coin, storage box |
| Best for | Greninja fans, Kalos/Lumiose theme | Dark-type fans, lower entry price |
Mega Evolution - Chaos Rising
Chaos Rising was the English Mega Evolution expansion released on 22 May 2026, set against the neon backdrop of Lumiose City. The set has over 120 cards and more than 35 cards with special illustrations. Its standout Mega Evolution Pokemon ex is Mega Greninja ex - one of the most in-demand chase cards of the year - joined by Mega Floette ex, Mega Pyroar ex and Mega Dragalge ex. The Chaos Rising Elite Trainer Box ships with a full-art foil Fennekin promo and Lumiose-themed sleeves. At £84.99 it sits at the top of the Mega Evolution ETB range, reflecting steady demand for its Greninja and Floette secret rares.
The Mega Evolution - Pitch Black Elite Trainer Box, £74.99 and in stock at Pixel Hub.
Mega Evolution - Pitch Black
Pitch Black was the English Mega Evolution expansion released on 17 July 2026, and it is the darker, moodier sibling. The set has more than 115 cards, including six Mega Evolution Pokemon ex, four Pokemon ex, 11 illustration rares, 18 ultra rares and six special illustration rares. Its top chase is Mega Darkrai ex, backed by Mega Zeraora ex, Mega Chandelure ex and Mega Excadrill ex. The Pitch Black Elite Trainer Box includes a full-art foil Zarude promo, Pitch Black artwork sleeves and - unlike Chaos Rising - an extra plastic coin. At £74.99 it is the cheaper of the two, which makes it the natural entry point if you simply want the best-value Mega Evolution ETB.
Which Mega Evolution Elite Trainer Box should UK collectors buy?
If you are chasing a specific card, let that decide it: pick Chaos Rising for Mega Greninja ex and Mega Floette ex, or Pitch Black for Mega Darkrai ex and Mega Zeraora ex. If you are buying for value or as a gift and don't mind which Mega Evolution Pokemon you pull, Pitch Black is the smarter buy at £74.99 - you get the identical box format for £10 less than Chaos Rising.
Buying to open vs buying to keep sealed
For collectors who plan to rip packs, both boxes give the same nine-pack experience and the same odds structure, so the £10 gap and the promo card are the deciding factors. For collectors buying to hold sealed, Chaos Rising's stronger chase line-up (Mega Greninja ex is a genuine year-defining card) has historically supported its higher price, so it is the box more people keep shrink-wrapped. Neither is a guaranteed investment - sealed Pokemon prices move with demand - so buy the one whose cards you actually want.
Want more packs than one ETB?
If nine packs isn't enough, the Chaos Rising Booster Box Display (CDU) holds a full 36 packs for £209.99 and is also in stock. For most UK collectors, though, a single Elite Trainer Box is the sweet spot of packs, accessories and price.
Where to buy a Mega Evolution Elite Trainer Box in the UK
Pixel Hub stocks both Mega Evolution Elite Trainer Boxes as genuine, factory-sealed UK stock - the Chaos Rising ETB at £84.99 and the Pitch Black ETB at £74.99 - sourced from authorised distributors and dispatched fast from within the UK. That means no import fees, no customs delays and full tracking. See our shipping policy and FAQs for delivery times and our authenticity guarantee.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Mega Evolution Elite Trainer Box?
A Mega Evolution Elite Trainer Box is a sealed Pokemon TCG box containing 9 booster packs from a Mega Evolution expansion, plus a full-art promo card, 65 sleeves, 40 energy cards, dice, a coin-flip die, a player's guide and a storage box. It is the most popular all-in-one sealed product for UK collectors.
Which Mega Evolution Elite Trainer Box is best to buy in the UK?
Buy the Chaos Rising ETB (£84.99) if you want Mega Greninja ex or Mega Floette ex; buy the Pitch Black ETB (£74.99) for Mega Darkrai ex or the lower price. Both hold the same 9 packs and accessories, so the choice is about which Mega Evolution Pokemon ex you want.
How many packs are in a Mega Evolution Elite Trainer Box?
Every Mega Evolution Elite Trainer Box contains 9 booster packs, and each pack has 10 game cards plus 1 Basic Energy and 1 Pokemon TCG Live code card. That is 90 game cards per box before accessories.
What are the chase cards in Chaos Rising and Pitch Black?
Chaos Rising's headline chase cards are Mega Greninja ex and Mega Floette ex, with Mega Pyroar ex and Mega Dragalge ex also in the set. Pitch Black's top chase is Mega Darkrai ex, followed by Mega Zeraora ex, Mega Chandelure ex and Mega Excadrill ex.
Is a Mega Evolution Elite Trainer Box worth it in the UK?
Yes - for most UK collectors the ETB is the best-value single sealed box because it pairs 9 packs with over £20 of accessories you would otherwise buy separately. As of September 2026, Chaos Rising is £84.99 and Pitch Black is £74.99 at Pixel Hub.
Do Pixel Hub Elite Trainer Boxes ship from the UK with no import fees?
Yes. Every Mega Evolution Elite Trainer Box at Pixel Hub is genuine, factory-sealed stock dispatched from within the UK with tracked delivery from £4.99, so UK collectors pay no import fees or customs charges.
Final thoughts
Both boxes are excellent, so let the cards decide: the Mega Evolution - Chaos Rising Elite Trainer Box is the pick for Mega Greninja ex fans at £84.99, while the Pitch Black Elite Trainer Box is the best-value Mega Evolution ETB at £74.99 with Mega Darkrai ex leading the pulls. Whichever you choose, you are buying authentic, UK-dispatched stock.
