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The darkness is closing in on the Pokémon Trading Card Game.
Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Pitch Black releases in Australia on Friday 17 July 2026, bringing Mega Darkrai ex, Mega Zeraora ex and a new wave of Mega Evolution Pokémon ex into the Pokémon TCG.
For Pokémon card collectors in Australia, Pitch Black is already one of the most talked-about Pokémon sets of 2026.
Mega Darkrai ex.
Mega Zeraora ex.
Mega Chandelure ex.
Mega Excadrill ex.
New Illustration Rare cards.
Premium Special Illustration Rare cards.
And a dark visual theme built around shadows, nightmares and powerful Mega Evolution Pokémon.
There is a lot happening in Pitch Black.
At Northern Beaches Trading Cards in Dee Why, Sydney, Pokémon remains at the heart of what we do.
From collectors chasing the newest Pokémon cards to competitive players searching for singles and families opening their first booster packs, the Pokémon TCG community across Sydney’s Northern Beaches continues to grow.
With Pitch Black arriving this Friday, here is our complete Australian guide to Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Pitch Black, including the Australian release date, featured Mega Evolution Pokémon ex, major chase cards, Pitch Black products and where to buy Pokémon singles in Sydney and Australia.
Looking for Pokémon cards in Australia?
Northern Beaches Trading Cards stocks thousands of Pokémon singles online and in-store, covering modern releases, vintage Pokémon cards, promos, graded cards and collector favourites.
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What Is Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Pitch Black?
Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Pitch Black is a new expansion in the Mega Evolution series of the Pokémon Trading Card Game.
The set is built around a dark and mysterious theme.
Pokémon officially describes city lights and a starry sky being obscured by darkness as Mega Darkrai ex arrives with mystery and malice.
Mega Zeraora ex fights back with powerful lightning attacks.
Mega Chandelure ex and Mega Excadrill ex also join the expansion.
The result is a Pokémon TCG set heavily focused on powerful Mega Evolution Pokémon and dramatic artwork.
Pitch Black contains over 115 cards.
The expansion also features more new Mega Evolution Pokémon ex and more than 20 Trainer cards.
For Pokémon collectors, the major attraction will naturally be the premium artwork and high-rarity cards.
For players, new Pokémon ex and Trainer cards create new deck-building possibilities.
For fans of Darkrai, Pitch Black is particularly significant.
Mega Darkrai ex is positioned at the centre of the entire expansion.
From the set branding to official Pokémon previews, Mega Darkrai ex is clearly the headline Pokémon of Pitch Black.
When Does Pokémon Pitch Black Release in Australia?
Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Pitch Black releases on Friday 17 July 2026.
For Pokémon card collectors and players in Australia, this is the official release date to watch.
Pitch Black products will begin reaching participating Pokémon TCG retailers as the set launches.
As always, product availability can vary between stores and individual products.
At Northern Beaches Trading Cards, new Pokémon releases regularly attract strong interest from collectors across Dee Why, Sydney’s Northern Beaches and the wider Australian Pokémon community.
Pitch Black is particularly interesting because the expansion arrives with a clear headline Pokémon.
Mega Darkrai ex.
Darkrai has been a popular Pokémon among collectors for years, and the darker visual identity of Pitch Black gives the expansion a distinctive look compared with many recent Pokémon TCG sets.
For collectors searching for Pokémon Pitch Black Australia, the key date is Friday 17 July 2026.
Why Is Pokémon Pitch Black Getting So Much Attention?
There are several reasons Pitch Black has attracted significant collector interest.
The first is Mega Darkrai ex.
Darkrai is already one of the most recognisable Mythical Pokémon.
Its nightmare-based identity and dark visual design fit perfectly with the theme of Pitch Black.
The second reason is the continued focus on Mega Evolution Pokémon ex.
Mega Evolution remains one of the biggest themes in the current Pokémon TCG era.
Pitch Black expands the lineup with additional Mega Evolution Pokémon ex, including officially featured Pokémon such as Mega Darkrai ex, Mega Zeraora ex, Mega Chandelure ex and Mega Excadrill ex.
Then there is the artwork.
Modern Pokémon TCG collecting has become heavily focused on Illustration Rare and Special Illustration Rare cards.
For many collectors, the artwork is now just as important as the Pokémon itself.
Pitch Black’s dark atmosphere gives artists an opportunity to create cards with dramatic lighting, shadows and unusual environments.
This combination of popular Pokémon, Mega Evolution cards and premium artwork gives Pitch Black strong collector appeal.
Mega Darkrai ex Is the Headline Pokémon of Pitch Black
Mega Darkrai ex is unquestionably the headline Pokémon of Pitch Black.
Darkrai is a Mythical Pokémon strongly associated with nightmares and darkness.
That identity makes it a perfect centrepiece for an expansion called Pitch Black.
Pokémon’s official promotional material places Mega Darkrai ex directly at the centre of the expansion.
For Darkrai collectors, Pitch Black creates a completely new group of cards to chase.
For Mega Evolution collectors, Mega Darkrai ex adds another major Pokémon to the current Mega Evolution Pokémon ex lineup.
And for artwork collectors, the premium Mega Darkrai cards are likely to be among the most closely watched cards from the expansion.
We are not going to attempt to guarantee the future Australian value of any Pitch Black card.
Pre-release card prices can move quickly.
Early listings may reflect limited supply and release hype rather than an established long-term market value.
Once Pitch Black has been opened and traded across Australia, real sales data will give collectors a much clearer picture of demand.
What is clear before release is that Mega Darkrai ex is the defining Pokémon of Pitch Black.
Mega Darkrai ex Special Illustration Rare
For many Pokémon collectors, the premium Mega Darkrai ex artwork will be one of the biggest cards to watch in Pitch Black.
Special Illustration Rare cards have become some of the most popular modern Pokémon cards.
Rather than simply focusing on a traditional character pose, these cards often place Pokémon into detailed scenes and environments.
Darkrai is particularly well suited to this style of card.
Its association with darkness, nightmares and the night creates enormous potential for dramatic artwork.
The Mega Darkrai ex Special Illustration Rare has already generated significant discussion among Pokémon collectors ahead of the English release.
However, collectors should be careful when discussing a card as the guaranteed “most valuable card” in the set before the market has properly established itself.
Initial prices can change.
Pull availability, collector demand and actual Australian sales will influence the market after release.
For now, Mega Darkrai ex is clearly one of the headline Pitch Black chase cards.
Mega Zeraora ex Brings Lightning Into the Darkness
Mega Zeraora ex is another major Pokémon officially featured in Pitch Black.
Pokémon describes Mega Zeraora ex as fighting back against the darkness with thunderous lightning strikes.
Visually, Zeraora creates a strong contrast with Darkrai.
Darkrai represents shadows and nightmares.
Zeraora brings speed, energy and electricity.
This contrast is part of the wider visual identity of Pitch Black.
For Zeraora collectors, the expansion adds another major premium Pokémon card to chase.
Zeraora has developed a strong collector following since its introduction to the Pokémon franchise.
The arrival of Mega Zeraora ex gives the Pokémon another significant role within the TCG.
Collectors searching for Pitch Black chase cards should expect Mega Zeraora ex to receive considerable attention when the set releases.
Mega Chandelure ex Joins Pitch Black
Mega Chandelure ex is another Mega Evolution Pokémon officially highlighted by Pokémon for Pitch Black.
Chandelure is already a visually distinctive Pokémon.
Its Ghost and Fire-inspired design fits naturally into the darker atmosphere surrounding Pitch Black.
The combination of eerie flames and the expansion’s shadow-heavy theme gives Mega Chandelure ex strong visual potential.
For Ghost-type Pokémon collectors, Chandelure fans and Mega Evolution collectors, Mega Chandelure ex is another card to watch.
Pitch Black is not simply a Darkrai expansion.
The wider Mega Evolution lineup gives collectors several different Pokémon to chase.
Mega Excadrill ex Adds Another Major Mega Evolution Pokémon
Mega Excadrill ex is also officially featured in Pokémon’s Pitch Black expansion material.
Excadrill has long been recognised for its powerful digging ability and distinctive steel claws.
Mega Excadrill ex brings another new Mega Evolution Pokémon into the current Pokémon TCG environment.
For players, new Pokémon ex can create new strategies and deck-building options.
For collectors, Mega Evolution Pokémon ex have become a major collecting theme.
Some collectors may focus entirely on completing the Mega Evolution Pokémon ex lineup.
Others may only chase their favourite Pokémon.
Pitch Black continues to expand those collecting possibilities.
What Are the Biggest Pokémon Pitch Black Chase Cards?
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The term “chase card” is commonly used by Pokémon collectors to describe the cards they most want to pull from a set.
A chase card is not an official Pokémon TCG rarity.
It is a collector term.
In Pitch Black, collector attention is naturally focused on premium cards featuring major Pokémon and highly detailed artwork.
Mega Darkrai ex is one of the clearest examples.
Mega Zeraora ex is another major featured Pokémon.
Illustration Rare cards may also become popular depending on the Pokémon and artwork.
Special Illustration Rare cards are likely to attract significant attention from collectors.
However, the biggest Pitch Black chase cards in Australia will ultimately be determined by actual collector demand.
A card can be visually impressive without becoming the most expensive card in a set.
Likewise, a popular Pokémon can sometimes generate enormous demand for a particular artwork.
At Northern Beaches Trading Cards, we regularly see collector demand change after a set releases.
Some cards receive enormous pre-release hype.
Other cards become unexpected collector favourites after people see them in person.
That is why we prefer to follow real Australian market activity rather than guarantee future card values.
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Illustration Rare Cards in Pokémon Pitch Black
Illustration Rare cards continue to be a major part of modern Pokémon TCG collecting.
These cards focus heavily on artwork and visual storytelling.
For many collectors, Illustration Rare cards have become one of the most enjoyable parts of opening modern Pokémon sets.
Not every collector is chasing the most expensive card.
Some collectors simply want the artwork they enjoy most.
Pitch Black’s visual theme gives Illustration Rare cards a particularly interesting identity.
Dark streets.
Night scenes.
Deep shadows.
Unusual lighting.
Eerie environments.
These types of scenes fit naturally with the expansion.
Collectors building complete Pitch Black sets will need to track down the Illustration Rare lineup alongside the main numbered cards and higher-rarity cards.
For individual Pokémon collectors, the Illustration Rare cards may provide more affordable collecting targets than the biggest Special Illustration Rare chase cards once the market settles.
Special Illustration Rare Cards in Pitch Black
Special Illustration Rare cards are among the most closely watched cards in modern Pokémon TCG expansions.
These premium cards combine Pokémon ex or important Trainer characters with highly detailed artwork.
Pitch Black’s Special Illustration Rare cards are likely to be a major focus for collectors after release.
Mega Darkrai ex is already attracting significant attention.
However, collectors should consider the complete Pitch Black artwork lineup before deciding which cards they want to chase.
Some collectors focus on market value.
Others focus on completing an entire rarity.
Many collectors simply buy the individual Pokémon cards they like rather than opening sealed booster products.
There is no single correct way to collect Pokémon cards.
At Northern Beaches Trading Cards, we stock thousands of Pokémon singles for collectors who prefer to purchase individual cards.
Browse our current Pokémon singles online with Australia-wide shipping.
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https://northernbeachespokemon.com.au/product-category/single-cards
Pitch Black Trainer Cards
Pitch Black contains more than 20 Trainer cards.
Trainer cards play an important role in the competitive Pokémon Trading Card Game.
While collectors often focus heavily on Pokémon ex and Illustration Rare cards, competitive players regularly look closely at new Trainer cards.
A new Supporter, Item, Tool or Stadium can influence deck construction.
The actual competitive impact of Pitch Black will become clearer as players test the full English card pool in tournaments.
For collectors, premium Trainer artwork can also attract significant interest.
Full Art and Special Illustration Rare Supporter cards have developed strong collector followings throughout the modern Pokémon TCG.
Pitch Black therefore offers potential interest for both players and Trainer card collectors.
Pokémon Pitch Black Elite Trainer Box
The Elite Trainer Box remains one of the most recognisable Pokémon TCG products released alongside new expansions.
Pitch Black receives its own Elite Trainer Box product.
Elite Trainer Boxes are designed to combine booster packs with accessories used by Pokémon TCG players and collectors.
The official Pitch Black product lineup includes an Elite Trainer Box themed around the expansion.
For collectors, Elite Trainer Boxes are often popular because of their set-specific design and included promotional card.
For players, accessories such as card sleeves and dice can be useful when building and playing Pokémon TCG decks.
Always check the official product contents when comparing different Pitch Black products.
Pokémon TCG products can contain different quantities of booster packs and different fixed promotional items.
Pitch Black Booster Boxes and Booster Packs
Pitch Black is available through traditional Pokémon TCG booster products.
Booster packs provide randomised cards from the expansion.
For collectors, opening booster packs is part of the excitement of a new Pokémon set.
However, specific cards are not guaranteed.
Opening a booster box does not guarantee a particular Special Illustration Rare or specific chase card unless Pokémon officially states otherwise.
Collectors who only want one specific card may prefer to buy the individual single.
Collectors attempting to build a wider Pitch Black collection may enjoy opening booster products and trading duplicate cards.
Both approaches are common within the Pokémon TCG community.
At Northern Beaches Trading Cards, we support collectors who enjoy sealed Pokémon products and collectors who prefer buying singles.
Should You Buy Pitch Black Booster Packs or Pokémon Singles?
This depends entirely on how you collect Pokémon cards.
If you enjoy opening packs and discovering random cards, Pitch Black booster products offer the traditional Pokémon TCG opening experience.
If you are chasing one particular Mega Darkrai ex card, buying the individual single may be more direct.
Complete-set collectors may use a combination of both methods.
Open packs.
Trade duplicates.
Then purchase the remaining Pokémon singles needed to complete the set.
Competitive players often take a different approach.
If a deck requires specific cards, buying individual singles can make deck building much easier than relying entirely on booster packs.
Northern Beaches Trading Cards stocks thousands of Pokémon singles online and in-store.
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Where to Buy Pokémon Pitch Black Cards in Sydney
If you are looking for Pokémon Pitch Black cards in Sydney or on the Northern Beaches, visit Northern Beaches Trading Cards in Dee Why.
Our main retail store is located at:
Northern Beaches Trading Cards
687 Pittwater Road
Dee Why NSW 2099
Our main store is open seven days a week.
We specialise in Pokémon, One Piece and Riftbound trading cards.
Our Pokémon range includes thousands of singles, sealed products, graded cards and collector cards.
New Pokémon singles are regularly added as collections arrive and new sets release.
For Pitch Black collectors, this means our available singles will continue to change as new cards enter stock.
Collectors outside Sydney can also shop online with Australia-wide shipping.
BROWSE POKÉMON SINGLES ONLINE
https://northernbeachespokemon.com.au/product-category/single-cards
Whether you are chasing Mega Darkrai ex, building a competitive Pokémon TCG deck or searching for older Pokémon cards, check our latest online inventory or visit us in Dee Why.
Pokémon Cards on Sydney’s Northern Beaches
Northern Beaches Trading Cards is based in the heart of Dee Why on Sydney’s Northern Beaches.
Our main store is located at 687 Pittwater Road, Dee Why NSW 2099.
We are open seven days a week.
For local Pokémon collectors, our store provides a place to browse singles, sealed Pokémon products and graded cards in person.
We also operate a dedicated TCG play store and event venue at:
Suite 6, 2A Redman Road
Dee Why NSW 2099
Our event venue supports organised trading card game play and community events.
Check our latest event information through the Northern Beaches Trading Cards events page.
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For Pokémon collectors across Brookvale, Manly, Narrabeen, Mona Vale, Freshwater, Collaroy and the wider Northern Beaches, Northern Beaches Trading Cards is your local TCG destination in Dee Why.
Why Buy Pokémon Singles From Northern Beaches Trading Cards?
Buying Pokémon cards online should be simple.
At Northern Beaches Trading Cards, our Pokémon singles range includes cards from modern and vintage Pokémon TCG sets.
Our online Pokémon singles category contains thousands of cards.
Collectors can browse Pokémon ex, Full Art cards, Secret Rares, promos, graded cards and cards from a wide range of Pokémon expansions.
Our singles are condition checked and available to collectors across Australia.
For local Sydney collectors, our Dee Why retail store also provides the opportunity to shop in person.
As Pitch Black releases, new singles will be added as stock becomes available.
Because individual Pokémon cards can sell quickly, available inventory changes regularly.
Check our Pokémon singles category for the latest cards.
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Is Pokémon Pitch Black Worth Collecting?
Whether Pitch Black is worth collecting depends on what you enjoy about the Pokémon TCG.
Darkrai collectors have an obvious reason to follow the set.
Mega Evolution collectors have several new Pokémon ex to chase.
Artwork collectors can explore the Illustration Rare and Special Illustration Rare cards.
Competitive players can examine the new Pokémon and Trainer cards for potential deck strategies.
Complete-set collectors have another expansion to build.
Pitch Black also has a very distinctive visual identity.
The darker atmosphere separates it from many other modern Pokémon expansions.
That alone may make the set appealing to collectors who enjoy themed Pokémon card collections.
However, collectors should avoid assuming every sealed product or chase card will automatically increase in value.
Pokémon card prices are influenced by supply, collector demand, card popularity and wider market conditions.
Collecting Pokémon cards should begin with cards and sets you actually enjoy.
Final Thoughts: Pokémon Pitch Black Arrives This Friday
Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Pitch Black releases on Friday 17 July 2026.
Mega Darkrai ex stands at the centre of the expansion.
Mega Zeraora ex brings powerful lightning into the darkness.
Mega Chandelure ex and Mega Excadrill ex expand the Mega Evolution Pokémon ex lineup.
The set contains over 115 cards and more than 20 Trainer cards.
For collectors, Pitch Black brings new Illustration Rare and premium high-rarity artwork to chase.
For players, new Pokémon and Trainer cards create more deck-building possibilities.
And for Darkrai fans, this is clearly one of the biggest Pokémon TCG releases of 2026.
At Northern Beaches Trading Cards, we will be following Pitch Black closely as the Australian market begins opening, collecting and trading the new expansion.
Visit our main Pokémon and TCG retail store at:
Northern Beaches Trading Cards
687 Pittwater Road
Dee Why NSW 2099
Our main store is open seven days a week.
We stock thousands of Pokémon singles alongside sealed Pokémon products, graded cards, One Piece and Riftbound TCG products.
Browse our latest Pokémon singles online with Australia-wide shipping:
https://northernbeachespokemon.com.au/product-category/single-cards
For upcoming TCG events in Dee Why:
https://northernbeachespokemon.com.au/events/
Northern Beaches Trading Cards — your Northern Beaches destination for Pokémon, One Piece and Riftbound in Sydney.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pokémon Pitch Black
When does Pokémon Pitch Black release in Australia?
Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Pitch Black releases on Friday 17 July 2026.
What is Pokémon Pitch Black?
Pitch Black is a Pokémon TCG expansion in the Mega Evolution series. The expansion has a dark theme and is headlined by Mega Darkrai ex.
How many cards are in Pokémon Pitch Black?
Pokémon officially states that Pitch Black contains over 115 cards.
How many Trainer cards are in Pitch Black?
Pitch Black contains more than 20 Trainer cards.
What Pokémon are featured in Pitch Black?
Pokémon officially highlights Mega Darkrai ex, Mega Zeraora ex, Mega Chandelure ex and Mega Excadrill ex.
Is Mega Darkrai ex in Pitch Black?
Yes. Mega Darkrai ex is the headline Pokémon of the Pitch Black expansion.
Is Mega Zeraora ex in Pitch Black?
Yes. Mega Zeraora ex is officially featured in Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Pitch Black.
Is Mega Chandelure ex in Pitch Black?
Yes. Mega Chandelure ex is officially featured in Pitch Black.
Is Mega Excadrill ex in Pitch Black?
Yes. Mega Excadrill ex is officially featured in Pitch Black.
What are the Pitch Black chase cards?
Collector attention is heavily focused on premium cards featuring Mega Darkrai ex and other popular Pokémon. Illustration Rare and Special Illustration Rare cards are also major collecting targets.
What is the biggest chase card in Pokémon Pitch Black?
Mega Darkrai ex is one of the most heavily promoted and discussed Pitch Black chase cards. Actual Australian market values will become clearer after the set releases.
Are there Illustration Rare cards in Pitch Black?
Yes. Pitch Black includes Illustration Rare cards.
Are there Special Illustration Rare cards in Pitch Black?
Yes. Pitch Black includes premium Special Illustration Rare cards.
Is Pitch Black a Mega Evolution Pokémon set?
Yes. Pitch Black is part of the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution series and features new Mega Evolution Pokémon ex.
Where can I buy Pokémon Pitch Black cards in Sydney?
Northern Beaches Trading Cards is located at 687 Pittwater Road, Dee Why NSW 2099 and stocks Pokémon cards and TCG products.
Where can I buy Pokémon singles in Australia?
Northern Beaches Trading Cards stocks thousands of Pokémon singles online with Australia-wide shipping.
Can I buy individual Pitch Black cards instead of opening packs?
Yes. As Pitch Black singles become available, collectors can purchase individual cards rather than relying entirely on booster packs.
Where can I shop Pokémon singles online?
Browse Northern Beaches Trading Cards’ Pokémon singles range:
https://northernbeachespokemon.com.au/product-category/single-cards
Where can I find Pokémon and TCG events on Sydney’s Northern Beaches?
Northern Beaches Trading Cards operates a dedicated TCG event venue in Dee Why.
View upcoming events:
https://northernbeachespokemon.com.au/events/
