Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Pitch Black Is Now Available in Pokémon TCG Live
The Mega Evolution—Pitch Black expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game has launched, bringing new cards and digital integration to the platform.
📍 Where it landed
The Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Pitch Black expansion was released, featuring Mega Darkrai ex and Mega Zeraora ex. The set became available in Pokémon TCG Live on July 16, 2026, with various retailers offering deals on related products such as booster display boxes and ETBs. The story quieted without further updates after the July 17, 2026 coverage.
Epilogue added 89d ago, after coverage quieted.
Answered
What new cards are featured in the expansion?
The expansion introduces Mega Darkrai ex and Mega Zeraora ex.
Is the expansion available digitally?
Yes, it is now available in Pokémon TCG Live.
Are there discounts available for the physical set?
Coverage from Mashable notes that some booster display boxes and Elite Trainer Boxes are currently available at reduced prices through Amazon.
🌍 How it travelled
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Where it stands
- Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage escalated across 8 distinct news outlets with 13 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 9.
- Primary Driver: The Mega Evolution—Pitch Black expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game has launched, bringing new cards and digital integration to the platform.
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The Mega Evolution—Pitch Black expansion is now available in Pokémon TCG Live and for physical play. The release introduces new cards, including Mega Darkrai ex and Mega Zeraora ex, while featuring specific battle pass deck strategies. Coverage from outlets like Games Press, Pokemon.com, and IGN highlights the availability of the set.
Additional reporting from Mashable and Beckett focuses on market pricing, retail discounts on booster boxes, and analysis of chase cards. Some reports mention a Darkrai card with a noted value of $1,000. Future updates will likely depend on player engagement with the new battle pass decks.
Coverage does not yet specify the long-term impact on card market valuations or further expansion release dates.
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Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Pitch Black Battle Pass Deck Strategies Pokemon.com · 92d ago broke it first
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Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Pitch Black Is Now Available in Pokémon TCG Live Pokemon.com · 92d ago broke it first
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