Amazon has restocked Pokémon Trading Card Game's Pitch Black expansion, the next installment in the Mega Evolution line, with discounts across multiple product tiers. The Elite Trainer Box is now priced at $94.86, a reduction of more than $25 from the $119.99 list price, while booster bundles have dropped to $49.94 and display sets are available at $229.95.
The booster bundles work out to approximately $8.32 per pack. The larger display set, containing 36 boosters from the expansion, brings the per-pack cost down to around $6.38, making it the most economical option for buyers with the upfront capital. All items are sold and shipped directly by Amazon rather than third-party resellers.
For collectors prioritizing convenience and fast shipping, the Elite Trainer Box remains the standout product in this restock. Inside the box are nine booster packs, 65 card sleeves, 45 energy cards, a player's guide, six damage-counter dice, a competition-legal coin-flip die, two plastic condition markers, a collector's storage box with four dividers, and a code card for Pokémon Trading Card Game Live.
The $94.86 price tag positions the ETB roughly $10 above typical market rates on other platforms, though Amazon's Prime delivery network and direct sales model appeal to buyers seeking reliability over minimal savings. Comparable Elite Trainer Boxes from other recent sets are also available, including the Chaos Rising ETB at $79.99 and the Prismatic Evolution ETB at $178.
Pitch Black represents a notably leaner expansion compared to its predecessor. With over 115 cards in the set, it's significantly smaller than the Ascended Heroes release, which contained 295 cards. The set features six Mega Evolution Pokémon ex cards, four additional Pokémon ex, 11 illustration rares, and 18 ultra-rare Pokémon and trainer cards. Six special illustration rare supporters and trainers round out the premium pulls, alongside more than 20 standard trainer cards and 35 or more cards with alternative artwork.
The expansion centers on Ghost and Dark-type Pokémon, with Mega Darkrai ex leading the charge. Other confirmed Mega Evolution Pokémon include Mega Zeraora ex, Mega Chandelure ex, and Mega Excadrill ex. The set's aesthetic contrasts sharply with the bright, summer-focused Ascended Heroes, instead leaning into darker, spookier imagery and eerie urban backdrops.
Early demand has already spiked on the secondary market. The Mega Darkrai ex Mega Hyper Rare, a gold-bordered variant, has garnered significant attention with a week-one price of $996.69. While such astronomical prices typically moderate as supply increases, the card's eye-catching design and rarity have made it one of the set's most pursued pulls.
Amazon's preorder price guarantee ensures buyers won't pay more than their initial order price, with retroactive discounts applied automatically. The retailer also delays charges until items ship, allowing collectors to defer payment until delivery. Multiple purchases early in the preorder window may be prudent, given the likelihood of sellouts before the expansion's official release.
The $49.94 booster bundle represents a modest improvement over previous restocks but still sits roughly $20 above the original $30 MSRP. This premium reflects the current market reality for Pokémon TCG products at major retailers, where scarcity and collector demand have normalized higher pricing across the board.
Author Emily Chen: "Pitch Black's smaller card pool and darker aesthetic are refreshing after the sprawling Ascended Heroes set, but at these prices, the only real winners are the folks who pull that golden Darkrai."
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