Pokemon Pitch Black Chase Cards: Top 15 Most Valuable Cards (August 2026)

By Double Holo Research Desk. Published August 24, 2026 · Updated August 31, 2026. Prices updated August 31, 2026.

As of August 31, 2026, the most valuable card in Pokemon Pitch Black is Mega Darkrai ex #116 at $204.50, based on market prices tracked by Double Holo.

Raw prices from TCGPlayer; graded prices from recent eBay sales. Tracked by Double Holo.

Pitch Black is a Mega Evolution era set headlined by Mega Darkrai ex. Its chase list is built almost entirely from Special Illustration Rares and full-art trainer cards. Mega Darkrai ex leads, followed by Morpeko ex, Mega Zeraora ex, and Mega Chandelure ex. Trainer cards like Gwynn, Gladion's Final Battle, and Misty's Vitality add character-collector demand near the top. As with most modern sets, a short list of cards carries the value while the bulk stays inexpensive. The ranked list and table below pull live prices from eBay and TCGPlayer, refreshed daily, so the numbers track what these cards actually trade for.

The top 10 Pokemon Pitch Black chase cards

  1. Mega Darkrai ex #116
    Market: $204.5030-day: -26.5% (30d)

    Mega Darkrai ex is the face of Pitch Black and its most chased card. Darkrai anchors the set's darkness theme, and its top-end prints lead the set's demand. Whichever print you pull, this is the trophy card of Pitch Black.

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  2. Mega Darkrai ex #120
    Market: $164.9830-day: -12.9% (30d)

    Mega Darkrai ex is the face of Pitch Black and its most chased card. Darkrai anchors the set's darkness theme, and its top-end prints lead the set's demand. Whichever print you pull, this is the trophy card of Pitch Black.

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  3. Morpeko ex #117
    Market: $90.2830-day: -26.9% (30d)

    Morpeko ex is one of the standout pulls in Pitch Black. Its playful two-mode design makes it an easy collector favorite. Expect steady demand as the set's second-tier chase.

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  4. Mega Zeraora ex #114
    Market: $59.0630-day: -19.2% (30d)

    Mega Zeraora ex adds a Mythical electric-type to the set's Mega Evolution lineup. Its top-end art print carries most of its value. It sits comfortably among the top chase cards.

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  5. Mega Chandelure ex #115
    Market: $45.0130-day: -14.5% (30d)

    Mega Chandelure ex fits the dark, ghostly mood of Pitch Black perfectly. Its lower-priced prints are a cheaper way into the same card, and the top print is the one collectors chase.

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  6. Gwynn #119
    Market: $35.4930-day: -14.4% (30d)

    Gwynn is one of the set's chased trainer cards. Character cards like this tend to hold value beyond the Pokemon chases. It rounds out the top of the Pitch Black list.

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  7. Gladion's Final Battle #118
    Market: $30.7330-day: +5.2% (30d)

    Gladion's Final Battle is a story-driven trainer card with strong full-art appeal. Named-character cards tend to draw dedicated collectors. It is a favorite among trainer-card fans.

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  8. Misty's Vitality #111
    Market: $15.9730-day: -38.9% (30d)

    Misty's Vitality features one of the most iconic trainers in the franchise. Misty cards carry nostalgia that keeps demand steady. It is one of the more accessible trainer chases in the set.

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  9. Mega Darkrai ex #101
    Market: $11.3330-day: -20.3% (30d)

    Mega Darkrai ex is the face of Pitch Black and its most chased card. Darkrai anchors the set's darkness theme, and its top-end prints lead the set's demand. Whichever print you pull, this is the trophy card of Pitch Black.

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  10. Slowbro #90
    Market: $10.8130-day: -36.1% (30d)

    Slowbro brings the kind of scenic artwork collectors prize. Art-focused pulls like this reward set builders who want more than raw value. It is one of the cheaper chases worth grabbing early.

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Pokemon Pitch Black chase card prices

CardRawPSA 9PSA 1030-day change
Mega Darkrai ex #116$204.50---26.5% (30d)
Mega Darkrai ex #120$164.98---12.9% (30d)
Morpeko ex #117$90.28---26.9% (30d)
Mega Zeraora ex #114$59.06---19.2% (30d)
Mega Chandelure ex #115$45.01---14.5% (30d)
Gwynn #119$35.49---14.4% (30d)
Gladion's Final Battle #118$30.73--+5.2% (30d)
Misty's Vitality #111$15.97---38.9% (30d)
Mega Darkrai ex #101$11.33---20.3% (30d)
Slowbro #90$10.81---36.1% (30d)
Gwynn #109$8.88---21% (30d)
Mega Chandelure ex #99$8.71---10.7% (30d)
Goldeen #87$8.56---21.5% (30d)
Mega Excadrill ex #103$7.73---21.4% (30d)
Mega Zeraora ex #98$7.65---11.9% (30d)

Raw prices track TCGPlayer market data; graded prices come from recent eBay sales comps. A dash means no price is available for that grade right now. Updated August 31, 2026.

Is Pokemon Pitch Black worth buying?

Is Pitch Black worth buying? The set follows the familiar modern pattern: a handful of Mega Evolution ex and trainer Special Illustration Rares hold nearly all the value, while the rest stays cheap. Mega Darkrai ex is the card that decides whether a box or a single is worth it. If you are chasing one specific card, singles usually cost less than chasing the card through sealed, where the odds of pulling a top chase are slim. Sealed product appeals more to collectors who enjoy the rip itself. The live prices above show where the market sits today, and a young set's market can move fast in its first months.

Set guides are informational only and not financial advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

Frequently asked questions

What is the most valuable card in Pokemon Pitch Black?

The most valuable card in Pokemon Pitch Black is Mega Darkrai ex #116, at $204.50 based on market prices tracked by Double Holo as of August 31, 2026.

How much is Mega Darkrai ex #116 worth?

Mega Darkrai ex #116 is worth about $204.50 raw based on market prices tracked by Double Holo as of August 31, 2026.

When was Pokemon Pitch Black released?

Pokemon Pitch Black was released on July 17, 2026.

Is Pokemon Pitch Black worth buying?

Most of Pokemon Pitch Black's value sits in a few top cards, led by Mega Darkrai ex #116 at $204.50. Prices on a newer set can still move, so the live values below are the ones to compare.

How many cards are in Pokemon Pitch Black?

Pokemon Pitch Black has 193 cards. The chase cards that carry most of the value are ranked above, led by Mega Darkrai ex #116 at $204.50.

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