With Chaos Rising (CRI) releasing later this month (May 22, 2026), The Pokémon Company has revealed the next Pokémon TCG expansion. Featuring more than 115 cards, with highlights including six Mega Evolution Pokémon ex, 11 illustration rare Pokémon, and 18 ultra rares, Pitch Black (PBL) introduces Mega Darkrai ex, Mega Zeraora ex, Mega Chandelure ex, and Mega Excadrill ex. Pitch Black is expected to begin releasing worldwide starting on July 17, 2026.
For a look at some of the products revealed for this new set, as well as additional expansion details, we have everything right here:
Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Chaos Rising Expansion Overview:
Twinkling city lights and a starry sky become obscured in darkness as Mega Darkrai ex arrives with mystery and malice! But Mega Zeraora ex fights back with thunderous strikes of lightning, leading the way for Mega Chandelure ex, Mega Excadrill ex, and more to join the fray. Shadows deepen and nightmares become reality in the Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Pitch Black expansion!
Over 115 cards
More new Mega Evolution Pokémon ex
More than 20 Trainer cards
More than 35 Pokémon and Trainer cards with special illustrations
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