Set Overview
Abyss Eye (アビスアイ) is a Japanese Booster Expansion in the Mega Evolution Era, releasing May 22, 2026. The set marks Mega Darkrai ex's first TCG appearance.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Release Date | May 22, 2026 |
| Total Cards | TBC |
| Set Type | Japanese Booster Expansion |
| Featured Pokémon | Mega Darkrai ex (Set Mascot) |
| Card Rarities |
Mega Darkrai ex confirmed • Additional Mega Evolutions expected AR (Art Rare) • SAR (Special Art Rare) • UR (Ultra Rare) |
| Key Features | First TCG appearance of Mega Darkrai |
| Theme | Pokémon Legends: Z-A • Darkness and the void • Abyss and nightmares |
| Prerelease | TBC |
Full coverage publishes on release day, May 22, 2026. Follow @Bills_Archive for card reveals in the meantime.
The Pokémon Company Japan deliberately delayed their official Abyss Eye trailer by four hours specifically so the reveal would coincide perfectly with the timing of the real-world new moon in Japan.
English Release
Abyss Eye's English equivalent is Pitch Black. The two sets are expected to be an almost 1:1 copy, with Pitch Black's card list closely mirroring Abyss Eye.
Confirmed Cards
Cards confirmed for Abyss Eye ahead of its May 22, 2026 release. The Darkness-type core features Mega Darkrai ex, Inkay, Malamar, Zarude, and Chi-Yu, alongside Mega Excadrill ex, Shadow Energy, and Dark Bell.
| Card Image | Card Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
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Slowpoke 028/081 |
Basic Psychic Pokémon (70 HP). Discard any number of cards from your hand. Headbutt does 20 damage. |
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Slowbro 029/081 |
Stage 1 Psychic Pokémon (130 HP). If you have no cards in hand, Go for Broke deals 210 damage instead of 50. Zen Headbutt does 110 damage. |
|
Drilbur 044/081 |
Basic Fighting Pokémon (70 HP). Searches your deck for up to 2 Basic Pokémon and puts them onto your Bench, or attacks for 50 damage. |
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Mega Darkrai ex 046/081 |
Mega Darkness Pokémon (280 HP). Gains bonus damage from damaged Benched Pokémon and can instantly KO the opponent's Active Pokémon if it has any Special Condition. |
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Inkay 049/081 |
Basic Darkness Pokémon (60 HP). Searches your deck for any card and adds it to your hand, then attacks for 30 damage. |
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Malamar 050/081 |
Stage 1 Darkness Pokémon (120 HP). Confuses the opponent and deals 130 damage only if the target is Confused. |
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Nickit 051/081 |
Basic Darkness Pokémon (70 HP). Bite does 10 damage. Rear Bite does 30 damage. |
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Thievul 052/081 |
Stage 1 Darkness Pokémon (100 HP). If you have no cards in hand, Skill Thief lets you choose and use one of your opponent's Pokémon's attacks as this attack. Sharp Fang does 80 damage. |
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Zarude 054/081 |
Basic Darkness Pokémon (130 HP). Deals 30 damage to the opponent and 30 to your own Bench. Shadow Whip gains +70 if Shadow Energy is on your Bench. |
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Chi-Yu 057/081 |
Basic Darkness Pokémon (90 HP). Attack deals 20+ damage and gains +90 if this Pokémon has 2 or more damage counters on itself. |
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Mega Excadrill ex 063/081 |
Mega Evolution Metal Pokémon ex (340 HP). Attacks for 90 damage and discards the top 2 cards of your opponent's deck, or deals up to 330 damage if overcharged with extra Energy. |
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Dark Bell 070/081 |
Item card. Confuses both Active Pokémon, except Darkness types. |
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Shadow Energy 081/081 |
Special Darkness Energy. Attached Darkness Pokémon on the Bench take no damage from the opponent's attacks. |
Abyss Eye releases May 22, 2026. This section will be updated if and when cards are officially revealed. Last updated: Sunday 26th April 2026.
Available Products
Abyss Eye launches in Japan with a booster box and individual packs (5 cards, ¥200 RRP).
| Image | Product Name | Contents | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|
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Booster Box | 30 booster packs • 5 cards per pack | May 22, 2026 |
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Booster Pack | 5 cards • ¥200 RRP | May 22, 2026 |
Where to Buy
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🇯🇵 Japan
Available at Pokémon Centers across Japan and major retailers.
International collectors can find Abyss Eye through import retailers and specialised Japanese card shops. Check import fees and shipping times when ordering internationally.