Pitch Black: card list, prices & pull rates
Mega Evolution series · released July 17, 2026 · 120 cards.
Pitch Black is a Mega Evolution set released July 17, 2026 with 120 cards, including 6 Special Illustration Rares, 1 Mega Hyper Rare and 11 Illustration Rares. The most valuable card right now is Mega Darkrai ex (Special Illustration Rare, $161), followed by Mega Darkrai ex ($146) and Morpeko ex ($64.69). In a measured sample of 4,000 packs, Special Illustration Rares turned up about 1 in 80 packs.
Most valuable Pitch Black cards
Pitch Black sealed product prices
| Product | Packs | Market price | Per pack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booster pack | 1 | $5.73 | $5.73 |
| Booster bundle | 6 | $39.79 | $6.63 |
| Elite Trainer Box | 9 | $76.12 | $8.46 |
| Booster box | 36 | $194 | $5.39 |
Prices are TCGplayer market prices in USD, updated 2026-10-06. They change daily.
Is a Pitch Black booster box worth it?
At today’s market prices an average Pitch Black pack holds about $3.02 of cards, against a pack price of $5.73. On average you get back less than you pay, because most of the value sits in a few rare chase cards.
| Expected value per pack | $3.02 |
| Booster pack price | $5.73 |
| Expected value of 36 packs | $109 |
| Booster box price | $194 |
| Median box (half of simulated boxes are worth less) | $83.84 |
| Typical range (10th–90th percentile) | $69.17 – $227 |
| Chance a box is worth more than it costs | 12% |
Simulated with 1,000 booster boxes using measured pull rates (sample of 4,000 packs) and TCGplayer market prices of each card. Bulk commons are counted at market price, which you would not get when selling them. Expected value is an average, not a prediction of your box. Compare all sets →
Pitch Black pull rates
Measured from a sample of 4,000 opened packs (2026-09). Odds are per pack: “1 in 45” means on average one card of that rarity every 45 packs, any card of the rarity, not one specific card.
| Rarity | Odds | Per pack | Packs for 50% chance | Packs for 90% chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Hyper Rare | 1 in 1,081 | 0.093% | 750 | 2,489 |
| Special Illustration Rare | 1 in 80 | 1.25% | 56 | 184 |
| Ultra Rare | 1 in 12 | 8.33% | 8 | 27 |
| Illustration Rare | 1 in 9 | 11.1% | 6 | 20 |
| Double Rare | 1 in 5 | 20.0% | 4 | 11 |
The rarest rarities rest on only a handful of pulls in the sample, so treat those odds as rough.
Pitch Black rarity breakdown
What do the symbols mean? See the Pokémon card rarity chart.
| Rarity | Cards in set |
|---|---|
| Common | 37 |
| Uncommon | 26 |
| Ultra Rare | 18 |
| Rare | 11 |
| Illustration Rare | 11 |
| Double Rare | 10 |
| Special Illustration Rare | 6 |
| Mega Hyper Rare | 1 |
Pitch Black card list and prices
Pitch Black FAQ
How many cards are in Pitch Black?
Pitch Black has 120 cards: 84 in the main set plus 36 secret rares numbered above 84.
When did Pitch Black come out?
Pitch Black was released on July 17, 2026.
What is the most valuable Pitch Black card?
Mega Darkrai ex (116, Special Illustration Rare) at about $161 ungraded right now, followed by Mega Darkrai ex at $146.
What are the Pitch Black pull rates?
In a measured sample of 4,000 packs: Double Rare 1 in 5, Illustration Rare 1 in 9, Ultra Rare 1 in 12, Special Illustration Rare 1 in 80, Mega Hyper Rare 1 in 1081 packs.
Is a Pitch Black booster box worth it?
At today's prices an average pack holds about $3.02 of cards against a $5.73 pack, and 12% of 1,000 simulated booster boxes were worth more than the box costs.