Pokémon TCG Pitch Black set records low box price and high‑value chase cards

The Mega Evolution: Pitch Black expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game was released on July 17. The Elite Trainer Box for the set has dropped to a record low, with Amazon listing it at US $94.48 (including $5.49 shipping), $30 below the manufacturer's suggested retail price. Price‑tracking data confirms this is the cheapest observed offer, and other retailers such as TCGplayer and Walmart list comparable or slightly higher prices.

The Pitch Black box contains nine boosters, a full‑art Zarude promo card, protective sleeves, dice and other accessories aimed at competitive players and collectors. In parallel, collectors are focusing on the set’s most coveted chase cards. According to Pricecharting, the Mega Chandelure ex (Super Illustration Rare) is trading around $60–$80 ungraded, while Mega Zeraora ex (Super Illustration Rare) is priced near $90. Additional high‑value cards include other Mega Hyper Rares, though their exact resale figures vary as the market settles.

Both articles note the set’s smaller size relative to previous Mega Evolution releases, which limits the number of ultra‑rare cards but still drives strong secondary‑market interest among enthusiasts in the United States and France.