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MEGA EVOLUTION ERA
RELEASE DATE
May 22, 2026
TOTAL CARDS
81+ Cards
JAPANESE CODE
m5
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JAPANESE RELEASE
22 May 2026
Abyss Eye (アビスアイ) is the fourth Japanese Mega Evolution set, releasing May 22, 2026. Its English equivalent is Pitch Black (July 17, 2026).
The mascot is Mega Darkrai ex, making its TCG debut here. Mega Excadrill ex and Rampardos ex anchor a fossil sub-theme, with Shadow Energy — shielding Benched Darkness Pokémon from all damage — rounding out the set's Darkness core. Read our full Darkrai lore & TCG history →
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DETAILS |
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Release Date |
May 22, 2026 |
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Total Cards |
TBC |
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Set Type |
Japanese Booster Expansion |
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Featured Pokémon |
Mega Darkrai ex (Set Mascot) |
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Card Rarities |
Mega Darkrai ex confirmed • Additional Mega Evolutions expected AR (Art Rare) • SAR (Special Art Rare) • UR (Ultra Rare) |
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Key Features |
First TCG appearance of Mega Darkrai |
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Theme |
Pokémon Legends: Z-A • Darkness and the void • Abyss and nightmares |
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Prerelease |
TBC |
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FULL COVERAGE COMING SOON
Full coverage publishes on release day, May 22, 2026. Follow @Bills_Archive for card reveals in the meantime.
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THE REVEAL EASTER EGG
The Pokémon Company Japan deliberately delayed their official Abyss Eye trailer by four hours specifically so the reveal would coincide perfectly with the timing of the real-world new moon in Japan.
Abyss Eye's English equivalent is Pitch Black. The two sets are expected to be an almost 1:1 copy, with Pitch Black's card list closely mirroring Abyss Eye.
Full set guide — release date, card list, products & pricing
Cards confirmed for Abyss Eye ahead of its May 22, 2026 release. The Darkness-type core features Mega Darkrai ex, Inkay, Malamar, Zarude, and Chi-Yu, alongside Mega Excadrill ex, Shadow Energy, and Dark Bell.
CARDS REVEALED
21 / 081+
Relicanth
016/081
WATER
Slowpoke
028/081
PSYCHIC
Slowbro
029/081
PSYCHIC
Cranidos
042/081
FIGHTING
Rampardos ex
043/081
FIGHTING
Drilbur
044/081
FIGHTING
Mega Darkrai ex
046/081
DARKNESS
Inkay
049/081
DARKNESS
Malamar
050/081
DARKNESS
Nickit
051/081
DARKNESS
Thievul
052/081
DARKNESS
Zarude
054/081
DARKNESS
Chi-Yu
057/081
DARKNESS
Shieldon
059/081
METAL
Bastiodon
060/081
METAL
Mega Excadrill ex
063/081
METAL
Dark Bell
070/081
ITEM
Skull Fossil
071/081
ITEM
Armor Fossil
072/081
ITEM
Fossil Dig Site
079/081
STADIUM
Shadow Energy
081/081
ENERGY
Abyss Eye releases May 22, 2026. This section will be updated if and when cards are officially revealed. Last updated: Friday 2nd May 2026.
Abyss Eye launches in Japan with a booster box and individual packs (5 cards, ¥200 RRP).
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Booster Box |
30 booster packs • 5 cards per pack |
May 22, 2026 |
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Booster Pack |
5 cards • ¥200 RRP |
May 22, 2026 |
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Available at Pokémon Centers across Japan and major retailers.
International collectors can find Abyss Eye through import retailers and specialised Japanese card shops. Check import fees and shipping times when ordering internationally.
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