Pokmon TCG: Mega Evolution Pitch Black was released on July 17, 2026, and with it came a Dark-type twist to our Heatwave summer of TCG releases
At first glance that sounds like, "Why would you want to have less health?" But it allows you to use Level Ball (AOR 76/98), which searches your deck for 90 HP or less, so you can search out the Combee and you can search out Vespiquen
Also changes oppontent to its basic form
In fact, we want it enough that Cornered by Black Mage is basically a two-for-one play, like a black mage Nekrataal
The set contains: 60 Cards 1 Sheet Damage Counters + 2 Markers (Cardboard) 1 Pokemon Coin (Grookey) 1 Playmat (Paper) 1 Players Guide (In Japanese) Intended as an adult collectible
Its a complicated mechanic for sure, and one of the most individually complex mechanics overall, but not the worst mechanic if you ask me, and at the same time it's easy to grasp since it heavily draws from LotR lore