The new Pokémon TCG expansion, Pitch Black, will introduce new Mega Pokémon straight from Pokémon Legends: Z-A
From Lumiose City to your cards.
A new expansion inspired by Pokémon Legends: Z-A is coming soon to the Pokémon Trading Card Game, plunging the world into darkness with Pitch Black. The expansion will continue to bring elements from the franchise’s latest title to the trading card game, this time drawing inspiration from the Mega Dimension DLC.
Electrifying powers emerging from the shadows
Mega Evolutions continue to appear as part of this expansion, and this time, the arrival of four new Mega Ex Pokémon has been announced. The main one will be Mega Darkrai Ex, along with Mega Zeraora Ex, Mega Chandelure Ex, and Mega Excadrill Ex, each “bringing dynamic strategies and powerful battles to the forefront.” Additionally, these will be the Pokémon featured on the expansion’s booster packs.
As previously revealed, the Mega Evolution series brings back an extremely powerful group of Pokémon. These cards will have higher HP, high-damage attacks—even more than conventional ex Pokémon—and new game effects. However, to maintain competitive balance, Mega Evolution ex Pokémon will award three prize cards when defeated. One important change is that it will no longer be necessary to go through all the previous evolutionary stages, so it will now be possible to Mega Evolve a Riolu directly into Mega Lucario without going through Lucario.
What cards can we expect from Pitch Black?
- Six Mega Evolution Pokémon ex
- Four Pokémon ex
- 11 illustration rare Pokémon
- 18 ultra rare Pokémon and Trainer cards
- Six special illustration rare Pokémon and Supporter cards
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On the other hand, it was announced that before the physical release of this set, players of Pokémon Live Trading Card Game will be able to access it starting July 16, 2026. The official release will be on July 17, 2026. Prerelease tournaments will be available starting July 4 at participating retailers.
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