ME05: Pitch Black
120-card expansion featuring Mega Darkrai ex, Morpeko ex and Mega Zeraora ex.
- Game
- Pokemon TCG
- Publisher
- TPC
- Release date
- 17 July 2026
- Cards
- 120
- Status
- Released
What is ME05: Pitch Black?
ME05: Pitch Black is the fifth main expansion in the Pokemon TCG Mega Evolution series, released on 17 July 2026. The set contains 120 cards, including Mega Darkrai ex, Morpeko ex and Mega Zeraora ex, alongside Illustration Rares, Special Illustration Rares and Mega Hyper Rares sought after by both players and collectors.
At current market prices, the complete set is worth around £667. Mega Darkrai ex leads the value charts, while sealed booster boxes, Elite Trainer Boxes and individual singles offer multiple ways to collect or build competitive decks.
When did ME05: Pitch Black come out?
- 16 May 2026ME04: Chaos RisingPrevious release
- 17 July 2026ME05: Pitch BlackReleased
- 16 September 202630th CelebrationNext release
- 6 November 2026ME06: Delta ReignUpcoming
New to the game?
What is Pokemon TCG?
The Pokemon Trading Card Game is a two-player game where each player builds a 60-card deck around a team of Pokemon and battles to knock out the opponent's Pokemon. Every time you knock one out you take a Prize card - take all of your Prizes (usually six) to win.
How a game plays
Each turn you draw a card, then play Basic Pokemon, attach Energy, use Trainer cards and attack. Attacks need the right Energy attached; when a Pokemon's HP runs out it is knocked out and the attacker takes a Prize. Basic Pokemon evolve into stronger Stage 1 and Stage 2 forms as the game develops, so a deck is about building an engine of Pokemon, Energy and Trainers that work together.
Read the official how-to-play guide →What are the most valuable Pitch Black cards?
The most valuable card in Pitch Black is Primarina at around £2.06.
Most valuable singles
Chase-card prices from UK eBay listings and TCGPlayer · updated 20 October 2026 · current UK market values, not US prices converted to pounds
Pitch Black Card List
Every Pitch Black card is listed below with its number, rarity and current UK reference prices, searchable and filterable.
Full card list
Every card-number record in the set, searchable and filterable. Select any card for its full details.
What rarities are in Pitch Black?
The complete 120-card checklist for ME05: Pitch Black.
Rarity
- Common37
- Uncommon26
- Ultra Rare18
- Rare11
- Illustration Rare11
- Double Rare10
- Special Illustration Rare6
- Mega Hyper Rare1
What Pitch Black booster boxes and products are there?
Pitch Black has 11 sealed products across booster packs & boxes, collection boxes and accessories. The Checklane Blister - Slowpoke includes 1 x Pokemon TCG Mega Evolution - Pitch Black booster pack and 1 x Foil Slowpoke promo card.
Booster Packs & Boxes
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Sleeved Booster Pack
- 1 x Pokemon TCG Mega Evolution - Pitch Black booster pack
- 1 x Collectible outer art sleeve (random artwork)
- 10 cards per pack plus 1 Basic Energy and 1 code card
Booster Pack
- 1 x Pokemon TCG Mega Evolution - Pitch Black booster pack
- 10 cards plus 1 Basic Energy and 1 code card
Checklane Blisters
Gengar · Luxray
- 2 x Pokemon TCG Mega Evolution - Pitch Black booster packs
- 1 x Foil Gengar promo card
- 10 cards per pack plus 1 Basic Energy and 1 code card
- 1 x Foil Luxray promo card
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Checklane Blisters
- 2 x Pokemon TCG Mega Evolution - Pitch Black booster packs
- 1 x Foil Gengar promo card
- 10 cards per pack plus 1 Basic Energy and 1 code card
- 1 x Foil Luxray promo card
3 Pack Blister - Binacle
- 3 x Pokemon TCG Mega Evolution - Pitch Black booster packs
- 1 x Foil Binacle promo card
- 10 cards per pack plus 1 Basic Energy and 1 code card
Booster Bundle
- 6 x Pokemon TCG Mega Evolution - Pitch Black booster packs
- 10 cards per pack plus 1 Basic Energy and 1 code card
Half Booster Box
- 18 x Pokemon TCG Mega Evolution - Pitch Black booster packs
- 10 cards per pack plus 1 Basic Energy and 1 code card
Booster Box
- 36 x Pokemon TCG Mega Evolution - Pitch Black booster packs
- 10 cards per pack plus 1 Basic Energy and 1 code card
Collection Boxes
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Competitive Play
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Official resources
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most valuable card in ME05: Pitch Black?
Mega Darkrai ex 116/084, the Special Illustration Rare, is currently the most valuable card in ME05: Pitch Black, worth around £167. Prices reflect market data as of 20 October 2026.
When was ME05: Pitch Black released?
ME05: Pitch Black was released on 17 July 2026.
How many cards are in ME05: Pitch Black?
ME05: Pitch Black contains 120 cards: 84 in the main set plus 36 secret cards numbered above 84. The main set includes 37 Commons, 26 Uncommons, 11 Rares, 10 Double Rares, 18 Ultra Rares, 11 Illustration Rares, 6 Special Illustration Rares and 1 Mega Hyper Rare. The single Mega Hyper Rare is the rarest card in the set.
How many cards are in the ME05: Pitch Black master set?
Across the 120 ME05: Pitch Black cards we list, a full master set — one of every printing, including reverse holo cards — comes to 194 cards.
How much is a complete ME05: Pitch Black set worth?
A complete ME05: Pitch Black set — one copy of each of its 120 cards in the cheapest printing — costs around £668 at current market prices. Single cards range from £0.99 to £167 for Mega Darkrai ex 116/084. Prices reflect market data as of 20 October 2026.
How much does the ME05: Pitch Black master set cost?
At current market prices, completing the ME05: Pitch Black master set — one of all 194 printings — costs approximately £741, led by Mega Darkrai ex 116/084, the Special Illustration Rare, at £167. Prices reflect market data as of 20 October 2026.
What are the best cards to pull from ME05: Pitch Black?
The most valuable cards to pull are Mega Darkrai ex 116/084: £167, Morpeko ex 117/084: £74.23, Mega Zeraora ex 114/084: £42.90, Mega Chandelure ex 115/084: £34.99, Gwynn 119/084: £31.90. Each price is for the printing named. Prices reflect market data as of 20 October 2026.
Which high-rarity cards are in ME05: Pitch Black?
The rarest cards in ME05: Pitch Black are its Illustration Rares, Special Illustration Rares and Mega Hyper Rares, including Mega Darkrai ex, Morpeko ex and Mega Zeraora ex.
What rarities are in ME05: Pitch Black?
ME05: Pitch Black includes Common, Uncommon, Rare, Double Rare, Ultra Rare, Illustration Rare, Special Illustration Rare and Mega Hyper Rare cards, from the most common to the rarest.
Is there a full card list for ME05: Pitch Black?
Yes. This guide has the full 120-card booster checklist with card images, search and rarity filters.
How many ME05: Pitch Black cards are worth over £20?
6 of the 120 cards in ME05: Pitch Black are currently worth £20 or more, led by Mega Darkrai ex 116/084 at £167. Prices reflect market data as of 20 October 2026.
Which ME05: Pitch Black card has risen most in value?
Over the last 30 days, Mega Chandelure ex 115/084 has been the biggest riser in ME05: Pitch Black, up 5% to around £34.99.
Where can I buy ME05: Pitch Black singles?
Individual ME05: Pitch Black singles are available to buy at Monster Card Corner.
What comes before and after ME05: Pitch Black?
ME04: Chaos Rising came before it; 30th Celebration follows it.
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