Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution: Pitch Black Pre-Orders Live Now
Secure your Pitch Black Booster Bundles before they sell out — pre-sale demand is already surging.
Get it at Pokémon Center
The Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution: Pitch Black set is now available for pre-order on the official Pokémon Center website and Walmart. This highly anticipated release features over 115 cards, including special illustrations from renowned artists like Asako Ito and Yuka Morii. With pre-sale demand already driving early eBay listings to ~$233, this drop is one collectors and resellers won't want to miss.
What's Dropping
The Pitch Black set includes Booster Bundles (6 packs) priced at $26.94 and Booster Display Boxes (36 packs) at $299.90. The set features 20+ Trainer cards and 35+ special illustration Pokémon and Trainer cards, including standout pieces like the crocheted Wailmer and clay Mankey. The Gold Mega Darkrai card is the crown jewel of this collection. Notable new additions include Mega Darkrai ex, Mega Zeraora ex, Mega Chandelure ex, Mega Exadrill ex, and Mega Delphox ex. The expansion also introduces new Trainer-Supporter cards like Gwynn and Stadium cards like Fossil Quarry. Additional standout Pokémon cards include Relicanth (dual Water/Rock-type), Dhelmise (dual Ghost/Grass-type), Chi-Yu (dual Dark/Fire-Type), Armarouge (dual Fire/Psychic-type), and Slowbro (dual Water/Psychic-type).
When & Where
Pre-orders are live now on Pokémon Center and Walmart, with the official release set for July 17, 2026. Be prepared for long queue times and strict purchase limits. The website has implemented aggressive anti-bot measures, so patience and persistence are key.
The Play
For resellers, the Pokémon Center-exclusive Elite Trainer Boxes (ETBs) are the prime target. These typically resell for 2-3x retail due to their limited nature and exclusive promo cards. For collectors, securing any available product is the move — the unique artwork and limited print run make this set a must-have. The Elite Trainer Box includes nine booster packs, a full-art promo card featuring Zarude, 65 card sleeves, 40 Energy cards, damage counter dice, a coin-flip die, a plastic coin, a storage box, and a player’s guide. Other available products include the Build & Battle Box (includes Slowbro, Miraidon, Dhelmise, and Bastiodon) with a 40-card deck ready to play in the Prerelease format, one of four unique foil promo cards, and four booster packs.
Is It Worth It?
Early pre-sale activity suggests strong demand, with eBay listings already hovering around $233. While real resale value won't solidify until after launch, the bullish pre-sale market is a positive indicator. For collectors, the unique artwork and limited availability make this set worth the effort to secure at retail.
