Abyss Eye Japanese Booster Pack

Pokémon TCG: Abyss Eye – Japanese Booster Pack (M5)

Japanese Release Date: 22 May 2026 Set Code: M5 | Mega Evolution Series English Equivalent: Pitch Black (July 2026)

Overview

Abyss Eye is the fifth Japanese Mega Evolution set, releasing on 22 May 2026. Inspired by the Mega Dimension DLC from Pokémon Legends: Z-A, the set marks the TCG debut of Mega Darkrai ex — one of the most iconic and long-awaited Mega Evolutions to return to the card game. The set leans heavily into themes of darkness, nightmares and the void, with Mega Darkrai ex at the centre of a Darkness-type core built around Special Conditions and control-based strategy.

The reveal itself was a statement: The Pokémon Company deliberately delayed the official trailer reveal by four hours so that it would coincide precisely with the new moon in Japan — a rare piece of marketing theatre that set the tone for the set perfectly.

With 81 base set cards and 36 Art Rare, Special Art Rare and Ultra Rare variants above regulation mark, Abyss Eye delivers a tight, focused card pool with strong collector appeal across every rarity tier.

Key Features

🌑 Mega Darkrai ex – TCG Debut: The headline Mega Evolution and set mascot. Mega Darkrai ex makes its first ever appearance in the Pokémon TCG here, with Night Raid and Abyss Eye as its signature attacks — the latter delivering an instant knockout to any opponent's Active Pokémon already under a Special Condition.

⚫ Darkness-Type Strategic Core: The set is built around a cohesive Darkness-type identity, with Inkay, Malamar, Zarude, Chi-Yu and Morpeko ex forming strong supporting lines. Shadow Energy — an exclusive new Special Energy card that shields Benched Darkness Pokémon from all damage — adds a layer of defensive utility that complements Mega Darkrai ex's aggressive game plan.

🪨 Fossil Sub-Theme — Mega Excadrill ex & Rampardos ex: A distinct secondary theme anchors the Fighting-type block, with Mega Excadrill ex and Rampardos ex heading up a fossil Pokémon lineup alongside Annihilape, Mankey, Primeape and Koraidon.

👻 Strong Ghost-Type Lineup: Mega Chandelure ex leads a Ghost-type presence that includes Banette, Spiritomb, Marshadow, the Sinistea evolution line, and gym leader Gwynn — giving the set serious thematic depth beyond the Darkness core.

🖼️ Premium Japanese Rarity Structure: 117 cards in total — 81 base set numbers plus 36 Art Rare, Special Art Rare and Ultra Rare variants. Japanese print quality and rarity distribution make sealed product particularly appealing for collectors and rip-and-ship buyers.

💴 First Set at New Pack Price Point: Abyss Eye is the first Japanese Mega Evolution release at the new 200 yen pack RRP, up from 180 yen — reflecting rising material costs confirmed by Creatures Inc. earlier this year.

Notable Cards

• Mega Darkrai ex — Set mascot and primary chase card. Night Raid hits for 110 damage base, or 220 if any of your Benched Pokémon carry damage counters. Abyss Eye delivers an instant KO against any Special Condition-affected Active Pokémon.
• Mega Excadrill ex — Fighting-type Mega anchoring the fossil sub-theme.
• Mega Chandelure ex — Ghost-type Mega with strong collector appeal and artwork that's already drawing attention from the community.
• Morpeko ex — Darkness-type support ex rounding out the aggressive Darkness lineup.
• Lurantis ex, Wailord ex, Tapu Koko ex — Additional ex cards offering type spread beyond the Darkness and Fighting cores.
• Shadow Energy — New exclusive Special Energy shielding Benched Darkness Pokémon from all damage.
• Dark Bell — Key Trainer card supporting the Darkness archetype.

Booster Pack Details

• 5 cards per pack (Japanese format)
• 30 packs per sealed booster box
• 81 base set cards + 36 AR/SAR/UR variants (117 cards total)
• Japanese print quality — consistent centring and structured rarity distribution
• English equivalent (Pitch Black) releases July 2026, making Japanese sealed product the earliest available entry point for this set

Summary

Abyss Eye is a tightly focused, atmospherically distinct set built around one of the most anticipated Mega Evolution debuts in recent TCG history. Mega Darkrai ex arrives with genuine competitive bite — its instant-KO mechanic and strong Night Raid damage output make it immediately relevant — while the Ghost-type lineup, fossil sub-theme and Shadow Energy give the set real depth beyond its headline card.

As a Japanese release ahead of the English equivalent, it offers the premium print quality and early-market positioning that makes sealed Japanese product consistently attractive for collectors and investors. Whether you're chasing Mega Darkrai ex in Art Rare or Special Art Rare format, exploring the set's broader Darkness strategy, or holding sealed product ahead of the July English release, Abyss Eye is one of the key sets of the 2026 Mega Evolution lineup.