M5 Abyss Eye has been on shelves since May 22, 2026 — nearly three months now — and the set’s answer to “what’s the chase card” hasn’t changed since day one: Mega Darkrai ex. It appears at multiple rarity tiers — the two chase-tier prints collectors care about are the #114 SAR and the #118 MUR, and both carry the same Ability that gives the set its name.
This guide walks through what’s actually in M5 Abyss Eye, which cards collectors are chasing, what the community is reporting about how often they show up, and how the set stacks up against its immediate predecessor, M4 Ninja Spinner. We ship Japanese sealed product out of Tokyo, so where we reference pricing, it’s our own listed prices, not a claim about the wider secondary market.
M5 Abyss Eye (released May 22, 2026) is a 118-card Japanese set built around Mega Darkrai ex, printed at multiple rarity tiers, with the Special Art Rare (#114) and the top-rarity #118 as the chase prints. The M5 Abyss Eye Booster Box is currently listed from ¥7,600. Pull rates below are community-reported and unofficial — Pokemon Co. hasn’t published exact box odds for this set.
M5 Abyss Eye at a Glance
M5 Abyss Eye (アビスアイ, also referenced internationally as Pitch Black) is a Japanese-exclusive Pokemon TCG set that released on May 22, 2026. It’s part of the MEGA-era lineup that follows March’s M4 Ninja Spinner, and it carries 118 total cards — 81 in the main set, with the remainder made up of the SR, AR, SAR and MUR chase tiers layered on top.
The set leans into Darkness-type Pokemon, with Mega Darkrai ex as the headline Mega evolution of the set. If you want the release-week rundown with the original pre-order details, our M5 Abyss Eye complete guide covers that ground. This article focuses specifically on what’s actually pulling out of boxes now that the set has been in circulation for a few months.
Mega Darkrai ex: The Set’s Signature Chase Card
Mega Darkrai ex is a 280 HP Darkness-type card that appears at several rarity tiers in M5 Abyss Eye — the SAR and MUR are the chase prints — both carrying the same attack and ability text: “Night Raid” for 110-plus damage, and “Abyss Eye” — the special-condition ability that gives the set its name and can knock out an opponent’s Pokemon outright under the right board state.
The #114 Special Art Rare is the full-illustration version most collectors are chasing for display purposes — it’s a frequent pick in “best card in the set” discussions. The #118 Ultra Rare is the set’s top-rarity MUR treatment.
We don’t currently hold single-card stock for either Mega Darkrai ex print. If you’re specifically hunting a graded copy once one becomes available, our PSA10 MEGA Pokemon cards guide is a useful primer on how grading affects value across this era of sets.
Other Notable Pulls
Mega Darkrai ex isn’t the only card worth watching for in M5 Abyss Eye. A handful of other ex-line Pokemon round out the set’s higher rarity slots:
- Mega Zeraora ex — carries the “Thunder Fist” attack.
- Mega Chandelure ex — built around the “Binding Flame” ability.
- Rampardos ex — runs the “Destructive Headbutt” ability.
Official card numbers for this trio haven’t been independently confirmed on our end, so we’re not listing specific print numbers here — but all three are part of what collectors are opening alongside the two Mega Darkrai ex prints.
Pull Rates: What Collectors Are Reporting
Pokemon Co. doesn’t publish official per-box pull rates for Japanese sets, and M5 Abyss Eye is no exception — there’s no official ratio for how many boxes it takes to hit the SAR or MUR Mega Darkrai ex. What follows is community-reported and unofficial, not a Pokemon Co. figure.
Based on how MEGA-era sets have generally been structured, the SAR tier (which #114 belongs to) is the more commonly discussed “reasonable chase” pull, while the MUR tier (#118) sits at the very top of the rarity ladder and is the harder of the two to land. If you’re opening boxes specifically to chase the MUR, treat it as the long-shot pull rather than something to expect from a single box.
For a point of reference, community-reported numbers for the previous set, M4 Ninja Spinner, put its SAR tier at roughly 1 in 3 boxes and its MUR tier at roughly 1 in 50 boxes — again, unofficial and self-reported rather than a Pokemon Co. figure. M5 Abyss Eye is generally assumed to sit in a similar range, but we haven’t seen a large enough independent sample for this set specifically to confirm that.
Any specific “1 in X boxes” number you see for M5 Abyss Eye online is a community estimate, not an official figure. Sample sizes on these reports vary widely, so treat them as directional rather than exact.
Rarity Structure: SR, AR, SAR and MUR
M5 Abyss Eye’s 118 cards break down into a main set of 81, with the remaining cards spread across the higher rarity tiers that sit above it. Here’s how the tiers work, from most to least common:
| Tier | What it means | Example in M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Main Set | Standard commons, uncommons, rares (81 cards) | Base Pokemon and Trainer cards |
| AR (Art Rare) | Illustrated-frame tier sitting between the main set and SR slots | — |
| SR | Higher-rarity slot beyond the main set numbering | Set-wide chase tier below SAR |
| SAR Special Art Rare | Premium full-illustration treatment | Mega Darkrai ex #114 |
| MUR Ultra Rare | The set’s top-rarity tier | Mega Darkrai ex #118 |
This is a similar SR/SAR/MUR ladder to earlier MEGA-series sets, which makes M5 and M4 a useful direct comparison — covered next.
M5 Abyss Eye vs M4 Ninja Spinner
M4 Ninja Spinner released March 13, 2026, about two months ahead of M5 Abyss Eye, and it’s the closest point of comparison in the current MEGA lineup. M4 ran a Water-type Mega Greninja ex as its headline chase, printed across three tiers — SR, Special Art Rare, and Ultra Rare — plus a Cinccino ex Special Art Rare alongside it.
Both sets follow the same SR/SAR/MUR ladder, but they’re built around different Mega evolutions and different typing — Water for M4, Darkness for M5. If you already hold M4 singles, the PSA10 Cinccino ex SAR is currently listed at ¥18,540, and the PSA10 Mega Greninja ex SR (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order) is currently listed at ¥11,948. The M4 Ninja Spinner Booster Box (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order) itself is currently listed from ¥9,500, roughly ¥1,900 above where M5 sits.
Where M5 Fits in the MEGA Series
M5 Abyss Eye sits between M4 Ninja Spinner and M6 Storm Emeralda in the current release order, and each set has taken a different signature Mega evolution as its chase — Greninja for M4, Darkrai for M5, and Rayquaza for M6. If you’re weighing which box to open next, our M5 Abyss Eye vs M6 Storm Emeralda box guide puts the two head-to-head, and our M6 Storm Emeralda pull rates guide covers the newer set the same way this article covers M5.
For a wider view of how box pricing has moved across the whole MEGA lineup, see our Japanese Pokemon MEGA booster box price index.
Where to Buy M5 Abyss Eye
We ship Japanese sealed product out of Tokyo with tracked delivery worldwide. The M5 Abyss Eye Booster Box is currently listed from ¥7,600 and is the most direct way to chase either Mega Darkrai ex print yourself.
For the broader MEGA-series lineup, our MEGA series box price index covers M4 through the current release in one place, and our full card catalog is browsable from the card list hub. If you’re building a mixed order across sets or singles, the Quick Order page is the fastest way to put it together.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was M5 Abyss Eye released?
M5 Abyss Eye released in Japan on May 22, 2026. As of this writing, it has been in circulation for close to three months.
What is the chase card in M5 Abyss Eye?
Mega Darkrai ex is the set’s headline chase card, printed at multiple tiers; the chase prints are the Special Art Rare (#114) and the top-rarity #118, both carrying the “Night Raid” attack and “Abyss Eye” ability.
What’s the difference between the SAR and MUR Mega Darkrai ex?
Both share the same 280 HP, attack, and ability. The #114 Special Art Rare uses a full-illustration treatment, while the #118 Ultra Rare sits at the top of the set’s rarity ladder as the set’s top-rarity MUR treatment.
How does M5 Abyss Eye compare to M4 Ninja Spinner?
M4 Ninja Spinner released about two months earlier (March 13, 2026) and centers on a Water-type Mega Greninja ex across three rarity tiers. M5 Abyss Eye follows the same SR/SAR/MUR structure but is built around the Darkness-type Mega Darkrai ex instead.
Is M5 Abyss Eye still available to buy?
Yes — M5 Abyss Eye is a current-circulation set. We list sealed booster boxes from ¥7,600, shipped from Tokyo with tracked delivery.
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