Pitch Black Set Revealed: Mega Darkrai ex & Abyss Eye Details

Set Overview

The Pokémon Company has begun teasing the next major English expansion, Pitch Black. Following up on the mechanics introduced earlier this year, Pitch Black doubles down on Mega Evolutions with a heavy emphasis on Dark-type Pokémon.

The mascot of the set is none other than Mega Darkrai ex, paying homage to Darkrai's legendary classification as the "Pitch-Black Pokémon." The set is expected to be the English adaptation of the upcoming Japanese set Abyss Eye, which hits shelves in Japan in May 2026.

Known Cards & Chase Speculation

Have the chase cards been fully revealed yet? Not quite. While the Secret Rares (SIRs and IRs) are still under wraps, early reports from the Abyss Eye card list confirm the following inclusions:

• Mega Darkrai ex: The undeniable centerpiece. Expect a massive Special Illustration Rare (SIR) that will likely dominate the secondary market.
• Supporting Cast: Inkay, Malamar, Zarude, and Chi-Yu are confirmed to be making an appearance.
• Trainers: A new item card called "Dark Bell" has been leaked, potentially offering immense synergy for Dark-type decks.

Release Logistics (Australia)

With the popularity of Darkrai and the return of Mega Evolutions, expect early pre-order allocations for booster boxes and ETBs to sell out quickly across Australian retailers like EB Games, JB Hi-Fi, and local hobby stores.