Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution—Pitch Black: Everything You Need to Know

The darkness is coming…

Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Pitch Black is bringing some seriously powerful Pokémon back into the spotlight, and if you're anything like us, you've probably already started thinking about which cards you need to chase.

With Mega Darkrai ex leading the way, Pitch Black has a darker feel than your usual Pokémon TCG set, with some seriously cool artwork, powerful Mega Evolution Pokémon and plenty for collectors to get excited about.

So, whether you're looking to rip packs, build a master set or just want to know what all the fuss is about, here's everything you need to know about Mega Evolution—Pitch Black.

What Is Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Pitch Black?

Mega Evolution—Pitch Black is the latest expansion in the Pokémon TCG's Mega Evolution era.

The set brings Mega Evolution back into the spotlight with a darker theme centred around Pokémon such as Mega Darkrai ex, alongside other powerful Pokémon including Mega Zeraora ex, Mega Chandelure ex and Mega Excadrill ex.

And let's be honest… Mega Darkrai ex was always going to make this set interesting.

Darkrai already has one of the coolest designs in the Pokémon universe, so seeing it get the Mega Evolution treatment is something collectors have been waiting for.

Mega Darkrai ex Takes Centre Stage

If there's one Pokémon that immediately grabs your attention in Pitch Black, it's Mega Darkrai ex.

Darkrai has always been a fan favourite, and Mega Evolution gives it an even more intimidating look.

For collectors, Mega Darkrai ex is likely to be one of the cards people are watching closely as they start opening Mega Evolution—Pitch Black booster packs.

But it's not alone.

The set features several other Mega Evolution Pokémon that are worth keeping an eye on, including:

• Mega Zeraora ex

• Mega Chandelure ex

• Mega Excadrill ex

• Mega Darkrai ex

And, of course, there are plenty of other Pokémon and Trainer cards waiting to be discovered.

Mega Evolution—Pitch Black Elite Trainer Box

If you're looking for a good way to get started with the set, the Mega Evolution—Pitch Black Elite Trainer Box (ETB) is an obvious choice.

The standard Pitch Black ETB comes with:

• 9 Mega Evolution—Pitch Black booster packs

• 1 full-art foil Zarude promo card

• 65 Pokémon TCG card sleeves

• 40 Energy cards

• 6 damage-counter dice

• 1 competition-legal coin-flip die

• 1 plastic coin

• A player's guide

• A collector's box with 6 dividers

• A Pokémon TCG Live code card

So you've got a decent number of packs to open, a promo card to add to your collection and everything you need to get your cards organised and ready to play.

And we're always a fan of an ETB that gives you something nice to keep afterwards too.

The Zarude Promo

One of the standout extras in the standard Pitch Black Elite Trainer Box is the full-art foil Zarude promo card.

It's a great little bonus alongside the booster packs and makes the ETB feel like more than just a collection of packs.

If you're collecting the set, it's one you'll want to keep hold of.

And if you're a Zarude fan?

Even better.

Pitch Black Booster Packs

Of course, the real excitement starts when you start opening the packs.

Each Mega Evolution—Pitch Black booster pack contains 10 game cards, 1 Basic Energy and a Pokémon TCG Live code card.

That means every pack gives you another chance at finding something you're after.

Whether you're looking for Mega Darkrai ex, another Mega Evolution Pokémon, a Trainer card or one of the rarer cards in the set, you never quite know what you're going to pull.

That's half the fun.

What Cards Should You Be Chasing?

This is always the big question when a new Pokémon set drops.

What's actually worth looking for?

Mega Darkrai ex is obviously going to be high on plenty of collectors' lists, but we'd recommend not overlooking the rest of the set.

The Mega Evolution era has already shown that some of the most interesting cards aren't necessarily the ones you expect before opening the set.

That's why we love opening new Pokémon TCG releases.

You can go in with a list of cards you're desperate for and come out obsessed with something completely different.

Is Mega Evolution—Pitch Black Good for Collectors?

We think so.

There are a few things that make Pitch Black particularly interesting from a collecting point of view.

Firstly, you've got the return of Mega Evolution.

Then you've got a very recognisable Pokémon in Mega Darkrai ex.

Add in the other Mega Evolution Pokémon, the full-art cards, secret-style rarities and the different sealed products, and you've got plenty of reasons to start building a collection.

And let's not forget the artwork.

The darker theme suits these Pokémon incredibly well.

Is Pitch Black Good for Opening?

If you're someone who enjoys opening Pokémon packs rather than buying singles, this is definitely a set worth looking at.

The Pitch Black Elite Trainer Box gives you 9 packs in one go, while booster packs are an easy way to pick up a few packs without committing to a full box.

And if you're buying for a group opening, a Mega Evolution—Pitch Black Booster Box gives you a much bigger opening session.

There's nothing quite like getting a few friends together, putting the packs on the table and seeing who pulls the best card.

Building a Mega Evolution Collection

One of the best things about the current Pokémon TCG era is how much there is to collect.

If you're working towards a Mega Evolution collection, Pitch Black is another set that deserves a place in the binder.

You could collect the full set, focus on Mega Evolution Pokémon, chase specific rarities or simply collect your favourite Pokémon.

There isn't really a wrong way to do it.

That's the beauty of collecting Pokémon cards.

Should You Buy a Pitch Black ETB?

If you're asking us, we'd say the Mega Evolution—Pitch Black ETB is a great starting point.

You've got 9 booster packs, the Zarude promo, sleeves and all the usual ETB accessories, making it a nice all-round product.

It's also a good option if you're buying a sealed product to keep alongside the rest of your Pokémon collection.

And let's face it…

An ETB looks pretty good on the shelf.

Pitch Black vs Other Mega Evolution Sets

With Mega Evolution now firmly back in the Pokémon TCG, Pitch Black joins a growing collection of Mega Evolution releases.

What makes Pitch Black stand out is the atmosphere.

The darker Pokémon, the artwork and the focus around Mega Darkrai ex give it a different identity from some of the brighter Mega Evolution sets.

If you like your Pokémon a little more mysterious, this could be one for you.

Our Favourite Thing About Pitch Black

For us, it's the combination of Mega Evolution and the darker Pokémon theme.

Mega Evolution already brings plenty of nostalgia, but putting Pokémon like Darkrai into the spotlight makes this set feel a little different.

And that's exactly what we want from a new Pokémon TCG expansion.

Give us cards we want to chase, artwork we want to stare at and enough products to make opening the set an event.

Pitch Black definitely ticks those boxes.

Final Thoughts

Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Pitch Black is shaping up to be another exciting release for collectors and players.

With Mega Darkrai ex, Mega Zeraora ex, Mega Chandelure ex, Mega Excadrill ex and plenty more to discover, there's a lot packed into this expansion.

Whether you're buying a Pitch Black Elite Trainer Box, grabbing individual booster packs, opening a booster box or hunting down singles for your collection, there's plenty here to get stuck into.

And if you're anything like us, you'll probably start with one ETB…

…and somehow end up with a much bigger Pokémon card collection than you planned.

Ready to enter the darkness?

Check out our Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Pitch Black collection and start hunting for your favourites.

Good luck with your pulls! 🖤