Mega Darkrai ex Pitch Black comes as a Special Illustration Rare and a Mega Hyper Rare, two of seven top-tier cards.
The English Mega Evolution—Pitch Black expansion released on July 17, 2026, and its official page describes “over 35 cards with special illustrations”. Limitless numbers the top of the set as six Special Illustration Rares (SIR), 114 to 119, and one Mega Hyper Rare, 120. Japan received the cards first: the expansion pack Abyss Eye (アビスアイ), M5, went on sale on May 22, 2026, per pokemon-card.com.
No official source says the two sets are equal, so each English card below is paired with a Japanese card only where the two lists match card by card. We sell Japanese sealed product and graded singles from Tokyo. Prices use ¥154/USD.
Pitch Black has six SIR and one Mega Hyper Rare; Abyss Eye has six SAR (112–117) and one MUR (118), and they pair one for one. We list the Japanese Mega Darkrai ex SAR as a PSA 10 back order at ¥32,538 (~$211) and the MUR at ¥59,160 (~$384).
Official images and illustrators come from the official Japanese card database as of September 29, 2026. Asking prices are lowest asks on SNKRDUNK, September 30, 2026 (JST); an ask is not a sold price.
The Seven Top-Tier Cards, Side by Side
The table pairs each English top-tier card with the Japanese card in the same position of the Abyss Eye list. English numbers come from Limitless; Japanese numbers, rarity icons and illustrators come from the official Japanese card database.
| English card (PBL) | Rarity | Japanese card (M5) | Illustrator (JP database) | Same art |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Zeraora ex 114 | SIR | 112/081 SAR | GIDORA | Not verified |
| Mega Chandelure ex 115 | SIR | 113/081 SAR | REND | Not verified |
| Mega Darkrai ex 116 | SIR | 114/081 SAR | AKIRA EGAWA | Yes |
| Morpeko ex 117 | SIR | 115/081 SAR | NC Empire | Not verified |
| Gladion’s Final Battle 118 | SIR | 116/081 SAR | DOM | Not verified |
| Gwynn 119 | SIR | 117/081 SAR | Naoki Saito | Not verified |
| Mega Darkrai ex 120/084 | Mega Hyper Rare | 118/081 MUR | 5ban Graphics | No |
The English rarity names follow Limitless. The official English pages call these “cards with special illustrations” and do not print a rarity list.
How the Two Sets Are Numbered
Limitless records the English set as 84 printed cards plus 36 secret cards, 120 in all. The official database records Abyss Eye as 81 printed cards with secret cards numbered 082 to 118, 118 entries in all. The six SIR sit at 114–119 in English and the six SAR at 112–117 in Japanese. The top card is 120 in English and 118 in Japanese.
English cards print their number over /084 and Japanese cards over /081, so a secret card reads 116/084 in one language and 114/081 in the other. The Japanese card ムク is Gwynn in English, and the Japanese card グラジオの決戦 is Gladion’s Final Battle. For the full Japanese list, see the Abyss Eye card list and the Pitch Black card list.
If you are choosing between a Pitch Black box and the Japanese box, the product side is covered in our Pitch Black ETB, booster box and bundle comparison.
Card by Card: Seven English Cards and Their Japanese Versions
Each block shows the official image of the Japanese card. Asking prices are lowest asks on SNKRDUNK, September 30, 2026 (JST), with the grade stated.
Mega Darkrai ex Mega Hyper Rare 120/084 — Japanese MUR 118/081
The Japanese card is illustrated by 5ban Graphics. The official database lists it as a Basic Pokémon with 280 HP and two attacks: ナイトレイド, 110 damage plus 110 more if your Benched Pokémon have damage counters, and アビスアイ, which knocks out the opponent’s Active Pokémon if it is affected by a Special Condition. As a Mega Evolution ex, it gives the opponent 3 Prize cards when knocked out. The English gold card is not a copy: the Japanese gold has an engraved Darkrai emblem, the English gold a flat silhouette.
Lowest asks on SNKRDUNK, September 30, 2026: from ¥23,500 in any condition, ¥32,500 for an A-grade copy, and ¥57,000 for a PSA 10. We list it as a PSA 10 back order (see the listings section).
Mega Darkrai ex SIR 116 — Japanese SAR 114/081
The Japanese card shares its illustration by AKIRA EGAWA with English SIR 116. Lowest asks on SNKRDUNK, September 30, 2026: from ¥15,555 in any condition, ¥16,200 for an A-grade copy, and ¥31,500 for a PSA 10. We list the PSA 10 as a back order at ¥32,538 (~$211).
Mega Zeraora ex SIR 114 — Japanese SAR 112/081
Illustrated by GIDORA on the Japanese card; whether the English SIR uses the same illustration has not been verified. Lowest asks on SNKRDUNK, September 30, 2026: from ¥2,000 in any condition, ¥2,468 for an A-grade copy, and ¥11,500 for a PSA 10.
Mega Chandelure ex SIR 115 — Japanese SAR 113/081
Illustrated by REND on the Japanese card; same-art status against the English SIR is not verified. Lowest asks on SNKRDUNK, September 30, 2026: ¥1,000 in any condition, which is SNKRDUNK’s display floor, ¥1,500 for an A-grade copy, and ¥8,400 for a PSA 10.
Morpeko ex SIR 117 — Japanese SAR 115/081
Illustrated by NC Empire on the Japanese card; same-art status against the English SIR is not verified. Lowest asks on SNKRDUNK, September 30, 2026: from ¥3,300 in any condition, ¥3,300 for an A-grade copy, and ¥10,200 for a PSA 10.
Gladion’s Final Battle SIR 118 — Japanese SAR 116/081
A Trainer card, illustrated by DOM on the Japanese side; same-art status against the English SIR is not verified. Lowest asks on SNKRDUNK, September 30, 2026: ¥1,000 in any condition (the display floor), ¥1,000 for an A-grade copy, and ¥8,500 for a PSA 10.
Gwynn SIR 119 — Japanese SAR 117/081
Illustrated by Naoki Saito on the Japanese card; same-art status against the English SIR is not verified. Lowest asks on SNKRDUNK, September 30, 2026: from ¥2,900 in any condition, ¥3,200 for an A-grade copy, and ¥12,500 for a PSA 10.
Every Mega Darkrai ex Printing in Japan
As of September 29, 2026, the official Japanese card database lists four Mega Darkrai ex cards, all in M5. There is no Mega Darkrai ex promo, deck card or other set in the database. Limitless places Mega Darkrai ex at 101, 116 and 120 among the English top tiers; the English number of the lowest-tier Mega Darkrai ex is not verified.
| Japanese card | Rarity | English match (Limitless) | Illustrator | Our listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Darkrai ex 118/081 | MUR | Mega Hyper Rare 120 | 5ban Graphics | PSA 10 back order, ¥59,160 (~$384) |
| Mega Darkrai ex 114/081 | SAR | SIR 116 | AKIRA EGAWA | PSA 10 back order, ¥32,538 (~$211) |
| Mega Darkrai ex 099/081 | SR | Ultra Rare 101 | 5ban Graphics | Not listed |
| Mega Darkrai ex 046/081 | RR | Not verified | 5ban Graphics | Not listed |
Lowest asks on SNKRDUNK, September 30, 2026, for the two lower cards: 099 is ¥1,000 in any condition (the display floor) and ¥5,900 for a PSA 10; 046 is ¥1,000 in any condition and has no PSA 10 ask. The Limitless English list and the Japanese list are compared card by card in Pitch Black Chase Cards.
Asking Prices on SNKRDUNK, Card by Card
The table collects the asks from the card blocks above. Each figure is the lowest ask listed on SNKRDUNK on September 30, 2026 (JST) for the grade named in the column; none is a sold price.
| Japanese card | Lowest ask, any condition | Lowest ask, A-grade | Lowest ask, PSA 10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Darkrai ex MUR 118 | ¥23,500 | ¥32,500 | ¥57,000 |
| Mega Darkrai ex SAR 114 | ¥15,555 | ¥16,200 | ¥31,500 |
| Morpeko ex SAR 115 | ¥3,300 | ¥3,300 | ¥10,200 |
| Gwynn SAR 117 | ¥2,900 | ¥3,200 | ¥12,500 |
| Mega Zeraora ex SAR 112 | ¥2,000 | ¥2,468 | ¥11,500 |
| Mega Chandelure ex SAR 113 | ¥1,000 (display floor) | ¥1,500 | ¥8,400 |
| Gladion’s Final Battle SAR 116 | ¥1,000 (display floor) | ¥1,000 | ¥8,500 |
On SNKRDUNK, the MUR 118 and SAR 114 show 15 or more PSA 10 asks; the PSA 10 asks for the other five cards are indicative. The “any condition” figure is the card-level lowest ask and is often a lower-grade copy, which is why the A-grade column is shown next to it.
The Tier Below: Ultra Rare and SR Pairs
Below the SIR tier, Limitless lists English Ultra Rare cards that match Japanese SR cards of the same Pokémon. These are the same Pokémon in the same position of the list, not verified same-art pairs.
| English Ultra Rare (PBL) | Japanese SR (M5) | Same art |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Darkrai ex 101 | 099/081 | Not verified |
| Mega Zeraora ex 98 | 096/081 | Not verified |
| Mega Chandelure ex 99 | 097/081 | Not verified |
| Gladion’s Final Battle 108 | 109/081 | Not verified |
| Gwynn 109 | 111/081 | Not verified |
The Japanese set also has a Zarude AR at 090 with no Pitch Black Illustration Rare counterpart in the Limitless list. The English Illustration Rare run is 85 to 95, 11 cards, against 12 Japanese AR.
Reported Pull Rates for the English Packs
The official Pokémon pages publish no pull rates for Pitch Black. The only named-outlet report is TCGplayer’s “Pokémon TCG: Pitch Black Pull Rates” by Peter Day, published July 21, 2026, based on more than 4,000 English booster packs opened at the TCGplayer Authentication Center. These are English packs; they say nothing about Japanese packs, which hold 5 cards and are built differently.
| Reported category | Reported rate per pack | Reported as |
|---|---|---|
| Special Illustration Rare (any) | 1.25% ± 0.33% | 1 in 80 |
| One named SIR, for example Mega Darkrai ex | 0.21% ± 0.14% | 1 in 480 |
| Mega Hyper Rare (Mega Darkrai ex) | 0.09% ± 0.09% | 1 in 1081 |
TCGplayer states that the rates “appear to be identical” to those of Phantasmal Flames, Perfect Order and Chaos Rising, and gives 95% confidence intervals. For the Japanese side, see M5 Abyss Eye pull rates and best cards; no named outlet report of Japanese Abyss Eye pull rates was found as of September 29, 2026.
Abyss Eye Cards We List
As of September 29, 2026, the two Abyss Eye cards below are offered as PSA 10 back orders — sourced to order; each product page shows the current terms. The PSA 10 back order guide explains the process.
The SAR 114 is offered at ¥32,538 (~$211) as a PSA 10 back order.
The MUR 118 is the Japanese top card. Offered at ¥59,160 (~$384) as a PSA 10 back order.
Check the card number on a graded label against the table above before ordering: the Japanese Mega Darkrai ex SAR prints “114/081” and the English SIR “116/084”.
Where to Buy the Japanese Versions from Japan
The two Abyss Eye cards we list are PSA 10 Mega Darkrai ex SAR (¥32,538, ~$211) and PSA 10 Mega Darkrai ex MUR (¥59,160, ~$384), both PSA 10 back orders.
For a sealed Abyss Eye box, the M5 booster box in the No Shrink option is listed at ¥8,603 (~$56); the Sealed option is sold out at the time of this update, and restock requests go through Quick Order. Browse the PSA 10 collection, or open the Abyss Eye card list page for the whole set.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Special Illustration Rares are in Pitch Black?
Limitless lists six Special Illustration Rares, numbered 114 to 119, plus one Mega Hyper Rare at 120: Mega Darkrai ex. The official English pages do not print a rarity list; they describe “over 35 cards with special illustrations”. Abyss Eye has six SAR (112 to 117) and one MUR (118).
Which Japanese card matches the Mega Darkrai ex SIR in Pitch Black?
Mega Darkrai ex SAR 114/081 in Abyss Eye. The two cards share the same illustration by AKIRA EGAWA. The English card is numbered 116 and the Japanese card 114, and each prints a different set total. We list the Japanese card as a PSA 10 back order.
Is the Pitch Black Mega Hyper Rare the same as the Japanese MUR?
No. Both are Mega Darkrai ex in gold, the English at 120/084 and the Japanese at 118/081, but the Japanese gold carries an engraved Darkrai emblem and the English gold a flat silhouette. They are the top card of their sets and should not be treated as the same print.
How much is the Japanese Mega Darkrai ex SAR?
SNKRDUNK lowest asks on September 30, 2026 were from ¥15,555 in any condition, ¥16,200 for an A-grade copy and ¥31,500 for a PSA 10. We list a PSA 10 back order at ¥32,538 (~$211), sourced to order; the product page shows the current terms.
What are the pull rates for Pitch Black?
The Pokémon Company publishes none. TCGplayer reported on July 21, 2026, from more than 4,000 English packs, about 1 in 80 packs for any Special Illustration Rare and 1 in 1081 for the Mega Hyper Rare. That is a community estimate, unverified, and it does not apply to Japanese packs.
When did Pitch Black and Abyss Eye release?
The English Pitch Black expansion released on July 17, 2026, per pokemon.com. The Japanese Abyss Eye expansion pack (M5) went on sale earlier, on May 22, 2026, at ¥200 per pack with 5 cards in each pack, per pokemon-card.com, so the Japanese set is the earlier release.
Does Pitch Black have a card for every Abyss Eye rare?
No. Limitless lists 11 English Illustration Rares (85 to 95) against 12 Japanese AR, and the Japanese Zarude AR at 090 has no Pitch Black counterpart. The seven top-tier cards do pair one for one, six SIR with six SAR and the Mega Hyper Rare with the MUR.
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