Pitch Black Card List: The Japanese Sets Behind It (M5) — Pokemon

September 1, 2026 SamuraiSwordTokyo

Pitch Black Japanese card list source sets

Pitch Black (Mega Evolution—Pitch Black) released in English on July 17, 2026 with 84 cards plus 36 secret rares. In Japan those cards came out earlier as Abyss Eye — set code M5. This page maps the English set to its Japanese source sets, links the complete Japanese card lists (all 118 catalogued entries), and shows current sealed-box pricing from our Tokyo stock.

Key Takeaways

Pitch Black = Abyss Eye in Japan (M5).
English release July 17, 2026; Japanese release May 22, 2026 (M5).
118 Japanese entries catalogued across the source set vs 84 cards plus 36 secret rares in English.
Sealed M5 box currently listed at ¥8,036 (September 1, 2026).

JP Source Set

118

JP Entries

2026

EN Release

2026

JP Release

The Japanese Sets Behind Pitch Black

Pitch Black is the English set built from Japan’s Abyss Eye (M5), the set featuring Mega Darkrai ex, per PokeBeach’s preliminary coverage. (Composition as reported by PokeBeach / Pokellector.) Entry counts below come from the Limitless TCG Japanese catalogue, which lists every numbered card including secret rares.

Japanese source sets behind Pitch Black (box prices = our listings, September 1, 2026)
Code	Japanese set	Type	JP release	Catalogued entries	Secret Rares	Full JP card list	Sealed box
M5	Abyss Eye	Expansion Pack	May 22, 2026	118	18	M5 card list	¥8,036 (~$55)

Japanese Set-by-Set Breakdown

M5 Abyss Eye — Expansion Pack, JP release May 22, 2026

Limitless TCG catalogues 118 entries for M5: 1 Ultra Rare, 18 Secret Rare, 6 Special Art Rare, 12 Art Rare, 8 Double Rare, 8 Rare, 27 Uncommon, 38 Common. The Secret Rare run goes from Lurantis ex (M5 94) to Gwynn (M5 111). Browse every card by number and rarity on our M5 Abyss Eye card list.

Top-Rarity Japanese Cards in Pictures

Mega Darkrai ex M5 118 Ultra Rare Japanese Abyss Eye — Mega Darkrai ex (M5 118) — Ultra Rare — Abyss Eye

Gwynn M5 111 Secret Rare Japanese Abyss Eye — Gwynn (M5 111) — Secret Rare — Abyss Eye

Rust Syndicate Grunt M5 110 Secret Rare Japanese Abyss Eye — Rust Syndicate Grunt (M5 110) — Secret Rare — Abyss Eye

Gladion's Final Battle M5 109 Secret Rare Japanese Abyss Eye — Gladion’s Final Battle (M5 109) — Secret Rare — Abyss Eye

Misty's Energy M5 108 Secret Rare Japanese Abyss Eye — Misty’s Energy (M5 108) — Secret Rare — Abyss Eye

Brave Bangle M5 107 Secret Rare Japanese Abyss Eye — Brave Bangle (M5 107) — Secret Rare — Abyss Eye

Japanese vs English Pitch Black: Numbering and What Changes

The English Pitch Black checklist is a single numbered run (84 cards plus 36 secret rares, released July 17, 2026). The Japanese cards keep their own set codes and numbering — M5 Abyss Eye — so a Japanese print is identified by its set code plus number rather than by the English collector number. When you buy Japanese singles or boxes, use the Japanese code; when you cross-reference an English card, look for the same Pokémon and artwork in the source set list above.

Japanese boxes ship from Tokyo sealed with tracking. Prices in the table are our live listings as of September 1, 2026 and move with the market; for reference, the lowest Japanese marketplace ask for a sealed M5 box on SNKRDUNK is ¥8,300 (~$56) as of the same date. Sold-out boxes can be requested via Quick Order.

Where to Buy the Japanese Pitch Black Sets from Tokyo

Want the Japanese cards behind Pitch Black? Sealed Japanese boxes for the source sets are listed above; browse the full range in our Japanese Pokémon booster box collection. For singles or graded copies of a specific card, request a quote via Quick Order with the Japanese set code and number.

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Pitch Black Japanese Card List FAQ

What Japanese set is Pitch Black in?

Pitch Black is the English set built from Japan’s Abyss Eye (M5), the set featuring Mega Darkrai ex, per PokeBeach’s preliminary coverage. Set codes: M5.

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When did Pitch Black release in English and in Japan?

English: July 17, 2026. Japanese source sets: Abyss Eye (M5) on May 22, 2026.

How many cards are in Pitch Black compared with the Japanese sets?

The English set lists 84 cards plus 36 secret rares. The Japanese catalogue lists 118 entries across 1 source set, counted from Limitless TCG’s Japanese database (secret rares included).

Can I buy the Japanese Pitch Black sets from Japan?

Yes — sealed Japanese boxes for Abyss Eye ship from Tokyo with tracking when listed; prices in this guide are our listings as of September 1, 2026. Singles and graded copies can be requested via Quick Order.

Are Japanese Pitch Black cards the same as the English ones?

They share Pokémon and artwork for the cards that were carried over, but the Japanese prints use their own set codes (M5) and numbering, and some Japanese cards were not included in the English release.

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