Pokémon TCG Pitch Black: release date, Mega Darkrai ex, and Pitch Black pre-orders UK

Q: When does Pokémon TCG Pitch Black release?

The release date being reported is Friday 17 July 2026. Treat this as subject to change until Pokémon confirms it officially.

Q: When are Pitch Black pre-release events?

The pre-release window being reported is 4 July to 12 July 2026.

Q: Where can I order Pitch Black in the UK?

Start with the Pitch Black collection page at OBSIDIA. Direct product links may also be available for key items like the Booster Box, Elite Trainer Box, and Booster Pack.

Updated: 13 April 2026

This is an information post for Pokémon TCG fans tracking the next Mega Evolution set after Chaos Rising. Details can change until official pages and final product line-ups are confirmed.

The term Pitch Black is now being widely shared as the name of the fifth main English Mega Evolution set, with Mega Darkrai ex expected to take the spotlight. Darkrai is known as the “Pitch-Black Pokémon”, so the name fits perfectly and it explains why collectors are already watching this release date closely.

If you are looking for Pitch Black pre-orders in the UK, start here: Pokémon TCG: Pitch Black. If stock is not live yet, hit wishlist on the product page so you are ready for the drop.

Quick answers

Reported Pitch Black release date: Friday 17 July 2026
Reported pre-release window: 4 July to 12 July 2026
Headline Pokémon: Mega Darkrai ex (reported)
Likely Japanese source: Abyss Eye (Japan) reported for 22 May 2026

Treat dates and product details as subject to change until Pokémon publishes final official listings.

Pitch Black pre-orders UK: live links at OBSIDIA

The main Pitch Black Pokémon TCG products are now listed. If you want to buy on release week without the last-minute scramble, these are the pages to use. If pre-orders are not open yet, wishlist the item so it is easy to find the moment it goes live.

Product	Link	Best for
Pitch Black Booster Box	View Booster Box	Big openings, sealed display, and best pack-per-pound value
Pitch Black Elite Trainer Box (ETB)	View ETB	Set artwork, packs plus accessories, tidy all-in-one box
Pitch Black Booster Pack	View Booster Pack	Casual rips, top-ups, and smaller buys

Prefer browsing everything in one place? Use the collection page: View all Pitch Black products.

What is Pokémon TCG Pitch Black?

Pitch Black is being reported as the next mainline English Mega Evolution expansion following Chaos Rising. The detail that matters most is the expected headliner: Mega Darkrai ex.

If you collect for artwork, Darkrai releases tend to lean into shadow-heavy scenes, eerie lighting, and dramatic contrast. That style usually looks incredible in high-rarity treatments, which is why the moment the first official card images drop, this set will get even louder.

Pitch Black is also being reported as a close match to Japan’s Abyss Eye. We have already seen several English sets track closely to a single Japanese release. When that happens, English sets often feel smaller and more focused, and the chase conversation concentrates around the biggest hits.

Why Mega Darkrai ex matters for collectors

Darkrai has always been one of those Pokémon that feels built for the TCG: iconic silhouette, instantly recognisable vibe, and artwork that almost always lands. If Mega Darkrai ex is the headline for Pitch Black, it is the kind of card that can become the face of the set, both for people who rip packs and people who keep sealed on the shelf.

The fun part is that Darkrai demand usually comes from both sides of the hobby: collectors chase the art, and players chase anything that ends up being genuinely strong in a deck.

Pitch Black release date and pre-release dates

These are the dates currently being reported:

Event	Date	What it means
Pitch Black pre-release window	4 July to 12 July 2026	First chance to see the set at local events
Pitch Black release date	17 July 2026	Main retail release, where demand usually spikes

If you have tried to buy a hyped Pokémon TCG release on launch week, you already know why pre-orders matter. The first wave can disappear quickly, then it becomes a restock chase.

Japan’s upcoming schedule people are watching

Pitch Black is being discussed as an English set built closely from Japan’s Abyss Eye. Here is the Japan schedule currently being shared in the community, included as context for what English may pull from next.

Japan release	Date (reported)	Headline
Abyss Eye	22 May 2026	Mega Darkrai ex
Storm Emeralda	31 July 2026	Mega Rayquaza ex
MEGA Starter Set ex Decks	31 July 2026	Eevee ex, Zoroark ex, Meowscarada ex
30th Celebration set + Premium Deck Set	16 September 2026	Espeon & Umbreon Premium Deck Set
30th Celebration Card Sets	16 October 2026	Nine sets featuring the 27 starter Pokémon

If Pitch Black is a close translation of Abyss Eye, expect Mega Darkrai ex to be the card everyone is watching once English artwork and product images start dropping.

Where to buy Pitch Black in the UK

If you want a straightforward place to order, these are the direct OBSIDIA links:

Pitch Black links at OBSIDIA

How to join the OBSIDIA Lottery Allocation for high-demand releases

Sets with a headliner like Mega Darkrai ex can sell out quickly. If demand is higher than allocation, some Pitch Black items may be marked Lottery Allocation. This is how we reduce bot checkouts and keep access fair.

Create an OBSIDIA account and make sure your delivery details are correct.
When a product is labelled Lottery Allocation, enter via that product page.
Stay opted in to emails so you do not miss the selection message.
If selected, follow the timed purchase instructions in the email.

Full details: How the Lottery System works
Current allocated items: Lottery Allocation