New Pokemon TCG expansion Mega Evolution—Pitch Black announced

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Published Apr 30, 2026, 11:46 AM EDT

Mega Darkrai, Zeraora, Chandelure, and Excadrill ex are coming

Artwork of Mega Darkrai ex from the Pokémon Trading Card Game

The next Pokémon trading card game expansion has been revealed by The Pokémon Company on Thursday, and it features a host of Mega evolutions first seen in the Pokémon Legends: Z-A Mega Dimension DLC.

Scheduled for release worldwide on Friday, July 17, Mega Evolution—Pitch Black will introduce the following four ex cards:

Mega Darkrai ex
Mega Zeraora ex
Mega Chandelure ex
Mega Excadrill ex

"Trainers can discover new cards, including Mega Darkrai ex, which emerges from the shadows with commanding presence, and Mega Zeraora ex, which strikes back with electrifying power," reads the official media alert. "The expansion also features Mega Chandelure ex and Mega Excadrill ex, each bringing dynamic strategies and powerful battles to the forefront."

The four booster wraps for the Pokemon TCG Mega Evolution Pitch Black expansion overlaid in one image.

Additionally, the set will include:

Six Mega evolution Pokémon ex
11 illustration rare Pokémon
18 ultra rare Pokémon and trainer cards
Six special illustration rare Pokémon and supporter cards

Image: The Pokemon Company International

We don't have images of any card art yet, but this does appear to directly mirror the Abyss Eye set, which is exclusive to Japan. As a result, expect the following cards to also be included:

Slowpoke
Slowbro
Drilbur
Inkay
Malamar
Nickit
Thievul
Zarude
Chi-Yu
Dark Bell (trainer)
Shadow Energy (energy)

Mega Evolution—Pitch Black will be available in booster packs, elite trainer boxes, and "various collections." The expansion will also join Pokémon TCG Live on Thursday, July 16.