Amazon Restocks Pokémon TCG “Pitch Black” Booster Bundles Ahead of July 17, 2026 Release

Amazon has begun selling “Pitch Black” Booster Bundles for the upcoming Pokémon Trading Card Game Mega Evolution expansion. The preorder price is listed at $57.92 for a six-pack bundle, translating to roughly $9.65 per pack. This price is below the current resale market, which hovers near $70 on platforms such as TCGplayer and eBay. The bundles are sold and shipped directly by Amazon, not through third-party sellers, and the retailer promises a price-guarantee that will retroactively apply any further discounts before shipment.

IGN EntertainmentSneak a Peek at Cards from the Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Pitch Black Expansion

The “Mega Evolution—Pitch Black” set, slated for release on July 17, 2026, contains over 115 cards. It features six Mega Evolution Pokémon ex, including Mega Darkrai ex, Mega Zeraora ex, Mega Chandelure ex, and Mega Excadrill ex. Notable mechanics include Mega Darkrai ex’s “Abyss Eye” attack, which KO’s an opponent’s Active Pokémon if it is affected by any Special Condition, regardless of remaining HP. Other highlighted cards are Mega Chandelure ex with the Binding Flame Ability that raises retreat costs, and Mega Delphox ex, whose Trick Portal attack lets a player look at the top nine cards of their deck and place any number onto the Bench.

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While the Amazon price undercuts resale rates, it remains far above the original $30 MSRP, representing a 93.33 % markup. Commentators note that such inflation has become typical for Pokémon TCG products, even when sold by major retailers. The high baseline price pressures collectors to purchase multiple bundles to avoid missing out before the release date.

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Amazon’s preorder terms state that customers will not be charged until the bundles ship, and any subsequent price reductions will be applied retroactively. The retailer emphasizes that the bundles are fulfilled directly from its own inventory, eliminating reliance on third-party sellers.

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• “It's not the greatest deal we've ever seen for a Booster Bundle, but it's a whole lot better than before.” — Robert Anderson, Senior Commerce Editor, IGN

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• “If your opponent's Active Pokémon is affected by a Special Condition, it is Knocked Out, no matter its remaining HP.” — IGN article on Pitch Black

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• “The next Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion, Mega Evolution—Pitch Black, is coming soon, bringing heaps of mischief, malice, and Mega Evolution Pokémon ex.” — Pokémon.com feature

Sneak a Peek at Cards from the Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Pitch Black Expansion

• “Mega Darkrai is known as the Bad Dreams Pokémon, and every stroke of swirling detail emphasizes the sheer horror of an eternal nightmare.” — Pokémon.com feature

Sneak a Peek at Cards from the Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Pitch Black Expansion