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- Pokémon TCG: Abyss Eye expansion, exclusive to Japan on May 22, 2026, introduces Mega Darkrai ex as the main artwork and features other Mega Evolutions like Mega Baxcalibur, Mega Zeraora, and Mega Staraptor.
- Mega Darkrai ex is a Basic Mega Evolution ex card with 280 HP, featuring two attacks: Night Raid (deals 110 damage and additional 110 if Benched Pokémon have damage counters) and Abyss Eye (instant knockout of Defending Active Pokémon if it has any Special Condition).
- Dark Bell, a new Item card in the expansion, confuses both Active Pokémon, but Dark-type Pokémon are immune to this status condition, potentially creating an advantage.
- Each Abyss Eye booster pack will retail for 200 yen (approximately $1.30 USD or £1.00 GBP) in Japan. The English version of these cards, including Mega Darkrai ex, will be available worldwide on July 17, 2026, through the Pitch Black expansion.
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The Japanese version of the Pokémon Trading Card Game will follow Ninja Spinner with the Abyss Eye expansion in May, prominently featuring Mega Darkrai ex. To showcase the expansion, The Pokémon Company has released the first trailer and card art for Pokémon TCG: Abyss Eye, ahead of its Japanese launch on May 22, 2026. Pokémon TCG: Abyss Eye is inspired by the Mega Evolutions featured in Mega Dimension, the paid DLC for Pokémon Legends: Arceus on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, with Mega Darkrai ex serving as the expansion’s main artwork. In addition to Mega Darkrai ex, Mega Baxcalibur, Mega Zeraora, and Mega Staraptor are also expected to appear. Mega Lucario Z may be included in future expansions. The set includes 81 main cards, though the number of secret rare cards remains unconfirmed. Following the established pattern of Nullifying Zero (Perfect Order in the West) and Ninja Spinner (Chaos Rising in the West), the expansion will likely contain approximately 120 cards. The promotional video also showcased a new Item card called Dark Bell, which confuses both Active Pokémon—though Dark-type Pokémon are immune to this status condition, potentially giving them an advantage.
Expansion Unleashes Mega Darkrai ex and Abyss Eye for Pokémon TCG – May 2026 Release (Japan Exclusive) / July Global Availability
Mega Darkrai ex is a Basic Mega Evolution ex card with 280 HP. Its first attack, Night Raid, requires two Dark Energy cards and deals 110 damage. Night Raid also inflicts an additional 110 damage if any Benched Pokémon have damage counters on them. Mega Darkrai ex’s signature attack, Abyss Eye, instantly knocks out the Defending Active Pokémon if it has any Special Condition. Abyss Eye and Dark Bell could make Dark-type decks a powerful force. Each Abyss Eye booster pack will retail for 200 yen (approximately $1.30 USD or £1.00 GBP). While Abyss Eye is exclusive to Japan starting May 22, 2026, the official Japanese Pokémon YouTube channel will also showcase the expansion that day. The English version of these cards, including Mega Darkrai ex, will be available worldwide on July 17, 2026, through the Pitch Black expansion. The name may undergo slight variations in North America and Europe. The new cards will be available at participating retailers and trading card stores across Japan on May 22, 2026.
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