What is the Pokémon Pitch Black Elite Trainer Box?

The Pokémon Pitch Black Elite Trainer Box UK edition is the flagship sealed product for Mega Evolution—Pitch Black, the fifth Mega Evolution expansion, releasing in English on 17 July 2026. It bundles nine Pitch Black booster packs with the accessories a collector or player needs to open, sleeve and store their pulls in one box. If you want the most packs-plus-accessories value in a single purchase, the Elite Trainer Box (ETB) is the product most UK collectors reach for first.

Pitch Black leans into a darker theme tied to Pokémon Legends: Z-A, led by Mega Darkrai ex as the headline chase. The set carries more than 115 cards, including six Mega Evolution Pokémon ex, so the nine packs inside the ETB are a solid on-ramp into the expansion whether you are chasing alt arts or building a deck.

What's inside the Pitch Black Elite Trainer Box?

Each Mega Evolution—Pitch Black Elite Trainer Box contains the following, according to the official Pokémon product showcase:

• 9 Pitch Black booster packs — the core of the box.
• 1 full-art promo card featuring Zarude.
• 65 card sleeves with expansion artwork.
• 40 energy cards for deck-building.
• Damage-counter dice, a coin-flip die and a plastic coin.
• A player's guide with deck-building tips for the set.
• A sturdy storage box with two acrylic dividers.

That nine-pack count is standard for a Scarlet & Violet-era Mega Evolution ETB, giving you 90 cards from the packs alone before you count the promo and energy. For a set with six Mega ex to chase, that is a healthy number of pulls in a single sealed product.

Which Pitch Black product should UK collectors buy?

Pixel Hub stocks the full Pitch Black line-up, so the right pick depends on your budget and goal. Here are the four sealed options side by side, all live and in stock as of July 2026.

Elite Trainer Box — £99.99. 9 packs + accessories.

Pokémon Center ETB — £159.99. Exclusive artwork.

Booster Bundle — £51.99. 6 packs, no accessories.

Booster Box Display — £210.99. Full sealed display.

Standard ETB vs Pokémon Center ETB

Both Elite Trainer Boxes hold the same nine booster packs and accessories. The difference is the artwork and the promo treatment: the Pokémon Center version (£159.99) carries exclusive Pokémon Center branding and is produced in smaller numbers, which is why it sits at a premium. If you open your boxes, the standard ETB at £99.99 is the better-value choice. If you keep sealed product for the display shelf, the Pokémon Center edition is the one collectors tend to hold.

ETB vs Booster Box Display

The Booster Box Display (£210.99) is the pick if your priority is pulling the set's chase cards, since it holds far more packs than the ETB and gives the best price-per-pack. The trade-off is you lose the sleeves, dice and storage box that make the ETB so practical for players. Many collectors buy one ETB for the accessories and add a display if they intend to open heavily. For a wider breakdown of these formats, our booster box vs ETB vs booster bundle guide walks through the maths.

Is the Pitch Black Elite Trainer Box worth buying in the UK?

For most UK collectors, yes — the Pitch Black Elite Trainer Box is worth buying if you want a balance of packs and usable accessories in one purchase. At £99.99 you get nine packs, 65 sleeves, 40 energy and a storage box, which works out well against buying packs and accessories separately. If you only care about opening packs and chasing Mega Darkrai ex, a Booster Box Display gives more packs per pound; if you just want a taste of the set, the £51.99 Booster Bundle is the low-commitment option.

The set's darker theme and its tie to Pokémon Legends: Z-A have driven strong early interest, so first-run ETBs tend to sell through quickly around launch. If you are set on the standard ETB at launch price, securing it before 17 July 2026 avoids paying inflated post-launch prices.

Key takeaways

• The Pitch Black Elite Trainer Box holds 9 booster packs, a Zarude full-art promo, 65 sleeves, 40 energy and dice.
• Mega Evolution—Pitch Black releases in English on 17 July 2026; UK pre-orders are open now.
• The standard ETB is £99.99 at Pixel Hub; the Pokémon Center ETB is £159.99.
• Mega Darkrai ex is the headline chase across 115+ cards and six Mega Pokémon ex.
• Every Pixel Hub Pitch Black product is authentic, sealed and ships from the UK with no import fees.

Buying the Pitch Black ETB in the UK: shipping & authenticity

Buying the Pitch Black Elite Trainer Box from a UK seller means no customs delays and no import fees, which matters when overseas listings can add 20% or more by the time a parcel clears. Pixel Hub dispatches sealed Pitch Black stock from the UK, so pre-orders convert straight into a domestic delivery on release. Every product is guaranteed 100% authentic and factory-sealed. Full details are in our shipping policy and FAQs.

Where to buy the Pitch Black Elite Trainer Box in the UK

Pixel Hub carries the full Pitch Black range — the standard Elite Trainer Box, the Pokémon Center ETB, the Booster Bundle and the sealed Booster Box Display — all authentic, UK-stocked and priced in GBP.

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Helpful external references

For official background and broader context:

• Official Pokémon TCG — Pitch Black expansion
• Pokemon.com — July 2026 product releases

Frequently asked questions

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

The Pitch Black Elite Trainer Box contains nine Mega Evolution—Pitch Black booster packs, alongside a full-art Zarude promo, 65 card sleeves, 40 energy cards, dice and a storage box.

When does the Pokémon Pitch Black set release in the UK?

Mega Evolution—Pitch Black releases in English on 17 July 2026. UK pre-orders are open now, as of July 2026, and convert to a UK delivery on release day.

How much is the Pitch Black Elite Trainer Box in the UK?

The standard Pitch Black Elite Trainer Box is £99.99 at Pixel Hub. The Pokémon Center version, with exclusive artwork, is £159.99.

What is the chase card in Pitch Black?

Mega Darkrai ex is the headline chase card in Mega Evolution—Pitch Black. It is one of six Mega Pokémon ex across an expansion of more than 115 cards.

Is the Elite Trainer Box or Booster Box better value?

The Booster Box Display gives more packs per pound if you only want to open packs, while the Elite Trainer Box adds 65 sleeves, energy, dice and storage for £99.99, making it the better all-round pick for most collectors.

Does Pixel Hub ship the Pitch Black ETB from the UK?

Yes. Pixel Hub dispatches all Pitch Black products from the UK, so there are no import fees or customs delays for UK collectors, and every item is 100% authentic and sealed.

Final thoughts

The Pokémon Pitch Black Elite Trainer Box is the most balanced way into the set: nine packs, the accessories you actually use, and a real shot at Mega Darkrai ex, all for £99.99. With an English release on 17 July 2026 and strong early demand, securing the ETB or a sealed Booster Box before launch is the safest way to buy at list price — authentic and shipped from the UK.