Pokemon TCG: MEGA Expansion Pack Abyss Eye (set code: M5) released 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, released in July 2026 — this Japanese edition beat it to market by about two months and is now in stock and ready to ship.
The 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.
The 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.
Box 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. Released: May 22, 2026. In stock now.
Ideal for Mega Darkrai ex collectors, Darkness-type deck builders, Mega Evolution era collectors who want the Japanese original, and anyone chasing one of the most talked-about Japanese Pokémon TCG sets of 2026. Cards are randomised and specific pulls are not guaranteed. Recommended for ages 6 and up.
