{"product_id":"pitch-black-booster-bundle-me05-pitch-black-me05","title":"Pitch Black Booster Bundle - ME05: Pitch Black (ME05)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMega Darkrai ex Special Illustration Rare\u003c\/strong\u003e is here — and it may be the single most striking Pokémon card art of 2026. \u003cem\u003ePitch Black\u003c\/em\u003e (ME05) dropped today, July 17th, and Akira Egawa's SIR rendition of \u003cstrong\u003eMega Darkrai ex\u003c\/strong\u003e as an eldritch force wreathed in crackling shadow has collectors reaching for their wallets the moment they see it. This is the card people keep comparing to Egawa's legendary Arceus and Giratina VSTAR from Crown Zenith — that's the tier we're talking about.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePitch Black Booster Bundle\u003c\/strong\u003e is your six-pack entry point into ME05. \nEach bundle contains six booster packs from Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Pitch Black,\n with \neach booster pack delivering 10 cards, 1 Basic Energy, and 1 Pokémon TCG Live code card.\n That's 60 cards of pure darkness-themed hunting across a \n120-card set built on 84 base cards plus 36 secret rares — including Illustration Rares, Special Illustration Rares, and the Mega Darkrai ex Hyper Rare at #120.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nPitch Black features six Mega Evolution Pokémon ex: Mega Darkrai ex, Mega Zeraora ex, Mega Chandelure ex, Mega Excadrill ex, Mega Delphox ex, and Mega Slowbro ex.\n The secret rare tier breaks down into \n11 Illustration Rares, 6 Special Illustration Rares, and 1 Mega Hyper Rare.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you're hunting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMega Darkrai ex SIR (#114)\u003c\/strong\u003e — \nIllustrated by Akira Egawa, depicting Mega Darkrai as an eldritch force wreathed in shadow and crackling energy — the marquee art card of the set and the most sought-after for collectors who buy on artwork alone.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMega Darkrai ex Mega Hyper Rare (#118)\u003c\/strong\u003e — \nThe gold Mega Hyper Rare lands roughly once every 45 booster boxes, making it a true case-hit-tier card.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGwynn SIR (#117) \u0026amp; Bill's Deterministic Plan SIR (#116)\u003c\/strong\u003e — \nTrainer SIRs that have shown upward price movement; Trainer SIRs of popular characters tend to outperform expectations.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMega Zeraora ex SIR (#112) \u0026amp; Mega Chandelure ex SIR (#113)\u003c\/strong\u003e — \nThe set's secondary Mega and a strong SIR in its own right, alongside a gorgeous Fire\/Ghost-flavored SIR that fits the set's spooky theme perfectly.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMorpeko ex SIR (#115)\u003c\/strong\u003e — \nA stable, well-liked Pokémon SIR that rounds out the top of the artistic tier.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustration Rares\u003c\/strong\u003e — \nAppear at a rate of roughly three per booster box, making them the most accessible chase targets across the secret rare tier.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThis is the English print of Japan's Abyss Eye, and for once collectors are not guessing about the checklist or the values — the Japanese market has already delivered two months of price discovery.\n The Booster Bundle gives you six shots at one of the most art-forward sets in the Mega Evolution era, on the day it launches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAvailable at Collector Station, Easley, SC. Local pickup available. \u003cstrong\u003eAll sales final.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping damage must be reported within 48 hours of delivery with photos.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collector Station","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50253665272060,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/1387\/2892\/files\/9393903239420-39631818686716-transparent.png?v=1784310263","url":"https:\/\/thecollectorstation.com\/products\/pitch-black-booster-bundle-me05-pitch-black-me05","provider":"Collector Station","version":"1.0","type":"link"}