Pitch Black (ME05): most valuable cards and set cost in October 2026
In short
- Pitch Black (ME05) came out on July 17, 2026: 120 cards, 36 of them secret.
- Mega Darkrai ex (116), the special illustration rare, leads at $163.52 (TCGplayer market price, October 4, 2026), ahead of the Mega Hyper Rare (120) at $146.88.
- Morpeko ex (117) is the next one up at $70.63.
- One of each card adds up to about $636, and 7 cards make roughly 82% of that.
Pitch Black is the fifth big set of the Mega Evolution era, and the smallest of the series at 120 cards (84 + 36 secret). It's built on the Mega Dimension DLC of Pokémon Legends: Z-A, with Mega Darkrai ex and Mega Zeraora ex on the front line. Here's what it costs, using the TCGplayer market price (English cards, US market) from October 4, 2026.
- Lowest
- $160.00
- 7-day avg
- €218.96
- 30-day avg
- €237.71
Mega Darkrai ex, twice at the top
No surprise: it's THE card everyone wants. The special illustration rare Mega Darkrai ex (116) sits at $163.52, with the cheapest listing at $160.
Right behind it, the golden Mega Darkrai ex (120) Mega Hyper Rare is at $146.88. The cheapest listing of this one is $139.
The top 10
| # | Card | No. | Rarity | Market price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mega Darkrai ex | 116 | Special illustration rare | $163.52 |
| 2 | Mega Darkrai ex | 120 | Mega Hyper Rare | $146.88 |
| 3 | Morpeko ex | 117 | Special illustration rare | $70.63 |
| 4 | Mega Zeraora ex | 114 | Special illustration rare | $46.51 |
| 5 | Mega Chandelure ex | 115 | Special illustration rare | $38.12 |
| 6 | Gwynn | 119 | Special illustration rare | $28.85 |
| 7 | Gladion's Final Battle | 118 | Special illustration rare | $27.22 |
| 8 | Misty's Vitality | 111 | Ultra Rare | $9.79 |
| 9 | Mega Darkrai ex | 101 | Ultra Rare | $6.70 |
| 10 | Slowbro | 090 | Illustration rare | $6.58 |
The six special illustration rares and the Mega Hyper Rare are the whole story. After the top seven, the next card is under $10.
Morpeko exPitch Black · 117/084$70.63
Mega Zeraora exPitch Black · 114/084$46.51
Mega Chandelure exPitch Black · 115/084$38.12What does a complete set cost?
Adding up the market price of all 120 cards (one version of each, no reverses) gives $636.03. The top seven cards make about 82% of that, so a set "without the chase cards" is very affordable: the 63 commons and uncommons add up to $6.80.
Prices of the same cards in Europe differ: on Cardmarket, which mixes every language, the Mega Darkrai ex (116) sits at €193.83 on the same day, and its 30-day average was €237.71, so it has been sliding for a while.
FAQ
What is the most valuable card in Pitch Black?
The special illustration rare Mega Darkrai ex (116), at $163.52 TCGplayer market price on October 4, 2026.
How many cards are in Pitch Black?
120 cards: 84 in the main set and 36 secret rares. It was released on July 17, 2026.
How much does a complete Pitch Black set cost?
About $636 using TCGplayer market prices on October 4, 2026, one version of each card and no reverses. Seven cards make around 82% of that.
Track your collection
Open a Pitch Black binder in NookDex and see what you're missing, today's value of your collection and each card's price curve. Handy for deciding when the Darkrai finally gets reasonable.