# Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Pitch Black Is Now Available in Pokémon TCG Live

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-07-16 21:29 UTC · Category: Technology · Sources: 8 · Current Velocity: 9.19

## Executive Summary
The Mega Evolution—Pitch Black expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game has launched, bringing new cards and digital integration to the platform.

## Intelligence Brief
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.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### 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.

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
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## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Games Press | MEDIA ALERT: Mega Darkrai ex and Mega Zeraora ex Debut in Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Pitch Black Expansion, Available Today | 2026-07-16 17:07 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiogFBVV95cUxPSDRxNDFraDU2TkJEbU5sckZWU0dHX1JXOGE5Nk1BSHA3Mms4MVRUT3pDNDRhUXltS0FuUmJoV1d1R19COFQ0SWlTSWFfLW16d0c1b0QwdmpTd1dEOWxKc0M4ZU16TjRfQkdLTUxpUElDVHJlRFFpQ2NZVGxZZjJVRExPa0tPRjlqLUw1YXNET2ljX2tFMFFlWDFZR3JGdU15ZlE?oc=5) |
| Mashable | Best Pokémon TCG deal: Pitch Black ETB hits record-low price with 25% cut | 2026-07-16 17:07 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihwFBVV95cUxPUURidFNJeWNrUjVnbjh5bkZ0YlBGSDBkN1pMcUJGXzRMN1NlNlRkYnJIckc3WXFmQXlKZHp3NW5UN0Q3NmtJY091ZHNYcFZqZ0FOUkI2aUxCdkd1QTJrM2JrT25ZYVBJNlFSZUs1YzRiVFl2c3AwcXVKbFBLQ2paMGxkRWFuMEE?oc=5) |
| Mashable | Pokémon TCG Pitch Black Booster Display Box preorders are $25 off at Amazon | 2026-07-16 17:07 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiwFBVV95cUxOWnhTZUVIVTZJaTMwWFh1VnQyV0xEYTdURjJBNHFJczlDN05kbnB3ZkpycXl2SUxYMjd1UmM2aWpWZVlKVUtxc1VreUV4ZkZfak1tNnBzSnhtdXoycDhPOHRXbVVXMzdXN0ZhbFlPbWJHRmNodjdvV1JOeVE3dXBvMkxoN2hNNExTdVlj?oc=5) |
| Beckett | Is a Pokémon Pitch Black Booster Box Worth Opening? Here’s the Math | 2026-07-16 17:07 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimwFBVV95cUxPTV9DTnFGLW5XT1kxX1U5NGZRLVlBOTU3M0NQWjljekdiRE8zWHREMW50ZjJVcnVzWFVjTExSUlcxT3VlWHhTVzdhc2VLbkpxUno3aUN4d2NsTHBvU3VyUFZLMm15VTBmazR6dUNuSGhhVVJXRXJoWjZXX2s2b0thRnVfZWdjZVJ0eWpIQXNOUUNmUEJfNjRDdk5YSQ?oc=5) |
| Mashable | The Pokémon TCG 36-pack Chaos Rising Booster Display Box is heavily discounted at Amazon | 2026-07-16 17:07 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiwFBVV95cUxPYkxXMDlXczZRRHcwSndyVnROVkpQeThoQk4xN2w5aW9BZVdNNlYtV1BoaHJ5dXBxMENQaWJ4aHVVSjVrazl4ZUxTaFR6MHA5REIzVFRCeHJYdFh1REJSakNwOXVVMndMeGo2RHl2N0p0Z09tSUhzSExyR3ZrRHV6YWJ3NUljUTdiTlln?oc=5) |
| Games Press | MEDIA ALERT: Mega Darkrai ex and Mega Zeraora ex Debut in Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Pitch Black Expansion, Available Today | 2026-07-16 17:07 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipgFBVV95cUxNRTc1ejFKQkdZVzZYWmdnbS1uanQzcVJYSGpJSm1menZLcHhHQ1pEZTRkT0MxRFJPRUY0dmJ3aTRVbW5fbDFsMUo3VkZqb1gzekhNb2RPbHcySlFqaXhaem45Wmh2TmhUa3RJc0ZzSzl5Mjg3ZG9TTmpQY1cxbzRyQXYxUlJUMXJaUm1xcVMtdE44Z1V6SFhUcklRS1o3MnZqNzdLU0xB?oc=5) |
| Pokemon.com | Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Pitch Black Battle Pass Deck Strategies | 2026-07-16 17:07 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipAFBVV95cUxQdVVtNGtyd1BuWUZwLVRFeExLY0Nza01oc19ITjVPOGQ2ZEpqRUlkSTg4ai1RZjBTRG1DNTVpSE5KUjQyOXctUVhwZWtvNVFTUFJGa3dpb3dNRTM4dzU1a0FfMkd2MTFwWnR4RGM0OTZkYXJfc1d6RWVsOHJiRVg0SG9PbkoyNldjNFRlYkJTUnp2LVNZTU9uV2FfMDM4VDl3Y0dMRg?oc=5) |
| NJ.com | Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution—Pitch Black finally arrives this week | 2026-07-16 17:07 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi0gFBVV95cUxNOHhva0h4YndMMzg1YkZfNGhrTzBJb3NyMi1Xd015Y3BJbzdra3lfal9FcklMZllWdVB3c1ZjRUVENGcyc1BvY1dIM3VOVzBEYVVYVWQ4cDZXSkZiWV9udTJMbEl6TnAyR2djU3dySGJyQVBoVjhwT3ZmXy1hM204cVRYOEJoZXB4TlFIXzhPYWtJOFQ3NnA1YVlEc1dTbERoWWtESmRaaXNOdTN3Ym1GR0tYVHFPYnlpX2NjWUZwb3hfZklub01uUnZTN3ZwMmQ5N1HSAeYBQVVfeXFMTVJGRktQSjFMQm9Kc3VHRXN0MkRlUnRoOGhqX1pQblFFYWN0RnoxbElQbkY0X3NXM0lsQXp6NTYwYnZtRE1wSmljY0c2ekwwMnhKV3NIeHc1QTdUaUY4LS1Wd3kwQXViSl91MllrUm1GdTI2UVN3UDNMVVgyZXFSQjR) |
| Joseph Writer Anderson | Pokémon TCG: Pitch Black | 2026-07-16 17:07 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihgFBVV95cUxONS1LMl9oa3dFdnZLYVJsVkVlcVV6RHYxMHE3MDlsTmZOWlA3dW4wUTAxN29MSThMN2dSQW02UkJsbFRuaFlSMjlZLTgwc21WVk9Eb3IzckZLeTIzMHA5YlA0Sy1UMDU1RGVJdFotX2hqaUcwX1plTzgtOF9GU1RvME1SNW5rUQ?oc=5) |
| ScreenCrush | I Opened the New Pokemon TCG Pitch Black Set Early and Pulled a First-of-Its-Kind Pokemon Card | 2026-07-16 17:07 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMia0FVX3lxTE83VHE4aDI4bUtrSkhkQWkyOWU5TzRXdVVFM0FMRVhUcmdZbnJnc0JDeW1aQ3pRa3dxb3Q5dGhuREhfXzlQSkR2UXUteU5FVDhkcG52WVB6WGNIZnQtNkFvTDlhZVNZYTV1eWxN?oc=5) |
| Beckett | Five Pokémon Pitch Black Chase Cards to Watch Before the July 17 Release | 2026-07-16 17:07 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipAFBVV95cUxNQXV1dGxOS0dTWVJicjFkSklVb2w4bVlQVG5qSWRmenFSa3VtTVJMMHk0cXI0SjZfWXhKYTdLcmNwaVM3Z0lWRElvWXVqdnBDZEliVmlFTVh5ZDhvMFpMT2w3Q0JvWVpncDZkUW1UajNRYlNTZnFLU1hnVFh0LVJzQWNzVUZnSVVzUEtwWEI1enpNZW5ETnhGWHlVSzY3TlRWV1FMdw?oc=5) |
| IGN | Pokémon TCG's Latest Expansion Features a Darkrai Valued at $1,000 | 2026-07-16 17:07 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMidkFVX3lxTFA2bXRHT0FfS2drNlRsNTNMSjlSbkUtRGhsdElBYU1sZ2RianBQdFQxbmY3LU5vUTc5emJ5anA5N0lBQ2xQNzdlaVJ5RXk1cFNiUHJ4cVdfMHlqTnBxV0JjUkYxQ3lLVXRCdEV2MF9hQlNDWG5HQkE?oc=5) |
| Pokemon.com | Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Pitch Black Is Now Available in Pokémon TCG Live | 2026-07-16 17:07 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqwFBVV95cUxNaDNMdzNmYWVZYXJFdnNoVk41UW55Wm91cUhSUkg4X0FSdWs3WUF0UWRiZVF4LWwwQnVETXhzU1lVTjZLRFpsZ1dUZFMwWnBrRDZ1bldJTEFFRFpJY3FwQTE5ZmxfemhKR1RKRk55UzBPbk84d3E4eG1LaHZObDZiVlljVWt2VjZlM2paQk15cUg5VGxGVURmTlN2ZkdXMFhuVk9sM2hOLWY0NUE?oc=5) |

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