Pitch Black Prerelease

Date and Time

July 4, 2026

Event Information

Prerelease events for Mega Evolution—Pitch Black will start at participating stores on July 4th, 2026. Trainers will get to experience the latest expansion before its official release on July 17th, 2026.

To find a Prerelease event near you, use the Play! Locator.

Build & Battle Boxes will reach wider retail on July 31st, 2026.

Featured Cards

Each Build & Battle Box will come with a 40-card preconstructed deck and one of four stamped promo cards:

Miraidon (MEP 082)

Slowbro (MEP 083)

Dhelmise (MEP 084)

Bastiodon (MEP 085)

Browse every card in the Pitch Black set.