{"product_id":"abyss-eye-booster-box-m5","title":"Abyss Eye Booster Box M5","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003ePokemon TCG: MEGA Expansion Pack Abyss Eye (set code: M5) releases in Japan on May 22, 2026 as the fifth main expansion in the Japanese Mega Evolution era. The trademark for Abyss Eye was first discovered in June 2025 — creating nearly a year of anticipation among collectors and competitive players before the official reveal. The English counterpart, Pitch Black, releases in July 2026, meaning this Japanese preorder gives you access to the set's cards approximately two months before the English release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe headline card is Mega Darkrai ex, making its Pokemon TCG debut in this set. Darkrai's Pokedex entry for its Mega Evolution reads: \"Its dark power blocks out the sun, plunging the surrounding area into darkness. There is no escaping its evil eye.\" The set is built entirely around Darkness-type strategy and shadow-driven mechanics, with Mega Darkrai ex leading a core that includes Inkay, Malamar, Zarude, and Chi-Yu, alongside Mega Excadrill ex and Rampardos ex anchoring a fossil sub-theme. The new Shadow Energy card is one of the set's most significant gameplay introductions — it shields Benched Darkness Pokemon from all damage, creating entirely new defensive strategies around Darkness-type benched Pokemon that did not previously exist in the Mega Evolution era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe set introduces Mega Darkrai ex as a card from the Mega Dimension DLC for Pokemon Legends: Z-A, continuing the Mega Evolution era's pattern of drawing directly from the Pokemon Legends: Z-A game content. The main set contains 81 cards with approximately 35 to 40 secret rares for a total of approximately 117 confirmed cards across the full set. The Special Art Rares and Mega Hyper Rare for Mega Darkrai ex are expected to be among the top chase cards in the set. The Pokemon Company Japan deliberately delayed the official Abyss Eye reveal trailer to 6PM Japan time to coincide with the new moon — a marketing choice that reflects the darkness theme and generated significant collector attention at announcement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBox contents: 30 booster packs per box. 5 cards per pack. 150 total cards per box. Language: Japanese. All card text is in Japanese. Cards are produced in Japan to Japanese print quality standards. Condition: Factory sealed. Release date: May 22, 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIdeal for Mega Darkrai ex collectors, Darkness-type deck builders, Mega Evolution era collectors who want the Japanese original ahead of the English Pitch Black release, and anyone who wants to be among the first in the UAE to open the most anticipated Japanese Pokemon TCG set of mid-2026. Cards are randomised and specific pulls are not guaranteed. Recommended for ages 6 and up.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Play Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45212400549997,"sku":null,"price":490.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/1082\/4301\/files\/PKM-BBX-ABY-00002.webp?v=1779089104","url":"https:\/\/playvault.ae\/products\/abyss-eye-booster-box-m5","provider":"PlayVault.ae","version":"1.0","type":"link"}