Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Pitch Black: release date, Mega Darkrai ex, Mega Zeraora ex, and where to buy in the UK

Q: When does Pokemon TCG Mega Evolution Pitch Black release?

Pitch Black releases worldwide on 17 July 2026.

Q: When do Pitch Black pre-release events start?

Pre-release tournaments begin from 4 July 2026 at participating independent retailers.

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

Shop Pitch Black at OBSIDIA via the Pitch Black collection page. Direct product links are also available for the Booster Box, Elite Trainer Box, and Booster Pack.

Updated: 30 April 2026

Pokémon has officially announced Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution Pitch Black, launching worldwide on 17 July 2026. The headline cards are confirmed: Mega Darkrai ex and Mega Zeraora ex. We are also getting more Mega Evolution power in the same drop, including Mega Chandelure ex and Mega Excadrill ex.

This set is also tied directly to the Mega Dimension DLC from Pokémon Legends: Z-A, which is a big deal for collectors. When the TCG starts pulling from game content like that, the artwork and card choices tend to feel more “current”, and those are the sets people remember.

If you are looking for Pitch Black pre-orders in the UK, you can shop the set at OBSIDIA here: Pokémon TCG: Pitch Black.

Quick facts

Release date: 17 July 2026
Pre-release tournaments: beginning 4 July 2026 (Play! Pokémon)
Pokémon TCG Live: 16 July 2026
Confirmed highlights: Mega Darkrai ex, Mega Zeraora ex, Mega Chandelure ex, Mega Excadrill ex

Pitch Black release date, pre-release events, and Pokémon TCG Live

Pitch Black releases on 17 July 2026. If you like getting hands-on early, pre-release tournaments begin from 4 July 2026 through the Play! Pokémon programme at participating independent retailers. Digital players can play the set from 16 July 2026 in Pokémon TCG Live (iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows).

Event	Date	What it means
Pre-release tournaments (Play! Pokémon)	From 4 July 2026	First chance to play and see cards in-hand
Pokémon TCG Live	16 July 2026	Play digitally before physical release
Worldwide release	17 July 2026	Main release day, where demand spikes

What’s in Mega Evolution Pitch Black?

The official set description leans into a night-time Lumiose City theme, with Mega Darkrai ex bringing “mystery and malice” while Mega Zeraora ex hits back with lightning power. The important part for collectors is that this set is built to have depth beyond the headline cards. You are going to have multiple layers of premium hits, not just one card everyone talks about.

Pokémon has also confirmed that you will be able to find Pitch Black in booster packs, Elite Trainer Boxes, and various collections.

Pitch Black card breakdown (official)

Pitch Black is described as having over 115 cards. Here is the official breakdown of the high-rarity layers:

6 Mega Evolution Pokémon ex
4 Pokémon ex
11 Illustration Rare Pokémon
18 Ultra Rare Pokémon and Trainer cards
6 Special Illustration Rare Pokémon and Supporter cards

The Illustration Rare and Special Illustration Rare tiers are usually where the “best scene” artwork sits, so if you collect for art, those are the layers to watch.

Where to buy Pitch Black in the UK

If you want a simple place to shop Pitch Black without bouncing between tabs, start with the set collection page at OBSIDIA: Pokémon TCG: Pitch Black.

Product	Image	Good for
Pitch Black Booster Box		Bigger openings and sealed display
Pitch Black Elite Trainer Box (ETB)		Packs plus accessories and set presentation
Pitch Black Booster Pack		Casual openings and top-ups

Lottery Allocation at OBSIDIA

If a Pitch Black product is marked Lottery Allocation, it means demand is higher than the stock allocation available for that product. We use a lottery process to reduce bot checkouts and give more genuine customers a fair chance to buy.

Create an OBSIDIA account and make sure your name and delivery address are correct.
Open the product page and follow the Lottery Allocation entry steps if the item is labelled as lottery.
Stay opted in to emails so you can receive the result.
If selected, you will get timed purchase instructions and a checkout window.

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