Pokémon Pitch Black Card List & Best Chase Cards (UK Guide 2026)
Pokémon Pitch Black Card List & Best Chase Cards (UK Guide 2026)
The Pokémon Pitch Black card list spans 118 cards, led by Mega Darkrai ex. See every chase card, the secret rares and where to buy sealed in the UK.
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The Pitch Black Elite Trainer Box (£99.99) packs nine boosters — a sensible way to chase secret rares without a full display.
Total cards
Pitch Black has 118 cards: 81 in the main set plus 37 secret rares (Illustration, Special Illustration and hyper rares).
Top chase card
Mega Darkrai ex is the headline pull — card #118, a gold-etched Mega hyper rare, plus a sought-after Special Illustration Rare.
UK release
Mega Evolution: Pitch Black releases 17 July 2026, with pre-release events running 4–12 July. UK stock lands day-and-date.
Quick answer: The Pokémon Pitch Black card list contains 118 cards, headlined by Mega Darkrai ex. The biggest chase cards are the Mega Darkrai ex Mega hyper rare, the Mega Darkrai ex Special Illustration Rare, and the Gwynn and Mega Zeraora ex Special Illustration Rares.
What is in the Pokémon Pitch Black card list?
The Pokémon Pitch Black card list is made up of 118 cards — 81 in the main numbered set, followed by 37 secret rares that run past the set total. As of July 2026, Mega Evolution: Pitch Black is the fifth English expansion in the Mega Evolution era and is based on Japan's Abyss Eye set, tying directly into the video game Pokémon Legends Z-A: Mega Dimension. It releases in the UK on 17 July 2026.
The set's rarity breakdown is what makes it interesting to open. Pitch Black features six Mega Evolution Pokémon ex, four standard Pokémon ex, 11 Illustration Rare Pokémon, 18 Ultra Rare Pokémon and Trainer cards, and six Special Illustration Rare Pokémon and Supporter cards. The chase sits right at the top: Mega Darkrai ex is card #118, printed as a gold-etched Mega hyper rare.
What are the best chase cards in Pitch Black?
The best chase cards in Pitch Black are led by Mega Darkrai ex in its highest-rarity forms, followed by a small group of Special Illustration Rares that collectors are already watching. Here is what to look for when you crack packs:
- Mega Darkrai ex (Mega hyper rare, #118) — the gold-etched top card and the set's signature pull.
- Mega Darkrai ex (Special Illustration Rare) — illustrated by Akira Egawa; expected to be the set's most valuable card.
- Gwynn (Special Illustration Rare) — a Supporter card that tends to command a premium among trainers.
- Mega Zeraora ex (Special Illustration Rare) — one of the strongest full-art chases behind Darkrai.
- Mega Chandelure ex and Mega Excadrill ex — the other Mega Evolution ex cards rounding out the marquee lineup.
Mega Darkrai ex — the gold-etched Mega hyper rare (#118), the set's signature chase.
Mega Zeraora ex — a marquee Mega Evolution ex, with a sought-after Special Illustration Rare print.
Gwynn — the Supporter chase tied to Pokémon Legends: Z-A, popular with collectors.
Card images: Bulbapedia. Pitch Black releases 17 July 2026.
For a full rundown of what the rarity symbols on each card mean — from double-star Ultra Rares to the gold hyper rares — our complete guide to Pokémon TCG symbols breaks down every marking you will see in Pitch Black.
Is Mega Darkrai ex worth chasing?
Why it leads the set
Mega Darkrai ex is the reason most collectors are opening Pitch Black. Darkrai is a long-standing fan favourite, and the Mega Evolution treatment gives it multiple versions across the set — a regular card, a Full Art ultra rare, a Special Illustration Rare, and the gold-etched Mega hyper rare at #118. That spread means there is a Darkrai for most budgets, but the Special Illustration Rare is the one driving early hype.
Pull-rate reality check
Secret rares like the Mega Darkrai ex hyper rare and the Special Illustration Rares sit at the very top of the rarity ladder, so they appear in a small fraction of packs. If a specific chase card is your goal, a sealed Booster Display of 36 packs gives you far more chances than a single blister — but singles from a trusted UK seller are always the guaranteed route if you only want one card.
A sealed Pitch Black Booster Display (£210.99) holds 36 packs — the best odds at the Mega Darkrai ex chase cards.
Which Pitch Black product should UK collectors buy?
It depends on whether you are chasing cards, playing, or collecting sealed. As of July 2026 these are the sealed Pitch Black products in stock at Pixel Hub:
- Elite Trainer Box — £99.99: nine boosters plus accessories (sleeves, dice, damage counters). The balanced pick for most collectors.
- Booster Display CDU — £210.99: 36 sealed packs. The best value per pack and the most chances at secret rares.
- Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box — £159.99: the premium Pokémon Center version for collectors who want the exclusive packaging.
Not sure which format gives the best value? Our guide to booster box vs ETB vs booster bundle walks through the maths, and if you want to lock in stock early, see our Pitch Black pre-order guide.
Where to buy Pitch Black sealed products in the UK
Pixel Hub stocks Mega Evolution: Pitch Black sealed products with UK-based fulfilment, so there are no import fees or customs delays for UK collectors. Every product is 100% authentic and sealed as it left the distributor — important when secret-rare hype tempts less reputable sellers to reseal or repackage.
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Frequently asked questions
How many cards are in Pokémon Pitch Black?
Pokémon Pitch Black has 118 cards — 81 in the main set plus 37 secret rares, including Illustration Rares, Special Illustration Rares and the Mega Darkrai ex Mega hyper rare at number 118.
What are the best chase cards in Pitch Black?
The top chase cards are the Mega Darkrai ex Mega hyper rare (#118), the Mega Darkrai ex Special Illustration Rare, the Gwynn Special Illustration Rare, and the Mega Zeraora ex Special Illustration Rare. Mega Chandelure ex and Mega Excadrill ex round out the marquee cards.
When does Pokémon Pitch Black release in the UK?
Mega Evolution: Pitch Black releases on 17 July 2026, with pre-release events running from 4 to 12 July 2026. UK sealed stock lands on the same day as the wider release.
Is Mega Darkrai ex worth chasing?
Mega Darkrai ex is the set's headline pull and comes in several versions, from a regular card to the gold-etched hyper rare. The Special Illustration Rare is expected to be the most valuable, so it is worth chasing if you want the standout card — but it appears in only a small fraction of packs.
Where can I buy Pitch Black sealed products in the UK?
Pixel Hub stocks Pitch Black Elite Trainer Boxes (£99.99), Booster Displays (£210.99) and the Pokémon Center ETB (£159.99), all 100% authentic and shipped from the UK with no import fees for UK collectors.
Final thoughts
The Pokémon Pitch Black card list rewards openers with a deep pool of 118 cards and a genuinely exciting chase in Mega Darkrai ex. Whether you rip a full display for the odds or grab an ETB to dip in, buying sealed and authentic from a UK seller keeps the experience clean — no fakes, no customs surprises. As of July 2026, sealed Pitch Black stock is available now at Pixel Hub.
