New Japanese Pokémon TCG Expansion Pack “Abyss Eye” Launches This May With Mega Darkrai ex
The Pokémon Company has officially announced a brand-new expansion pack for the incredibly popular Pokémon TCG.
The upcoming set is titled “Abyss Eye” and will introduce a wave of dark and disruptive strategies to the competitive tabletop scene.
This latest expansion places the spotlight firmly on the Mythical creature Darkrai, a shadow-dwelling monster famous for inducing terrifying nightmares.
The cover star of this booster pack is the formidable Mega Darkrai ex.
Operating as a Basic Mega Evolution ex card, this powerhouse boasts a massive 280 HP pool.
Its signature attack, also named “Abyss Eye,” possesses a devastating effect: it instantly knocks out the defending Active Pokémon if they are currently suffering from any Special Condition.
Special Conditions in the tabletop game include status effects like Asleep, Burned, Paralyzed, Poisoned, and Confused, requiring careful tactical planning to apply and exploit.
To support this aggressive knockout playstyle, a brand-new Item card called “Dark Bell” was showcased in the initial promotional video:
When played, this tool leaves both Active Pokémon Confused, though Dark-type monsters are entirely immune to this negative status effect.
Competitors will need to master the synergy between inducing Confusion and striking with Mega Darkrai ex to secure a swift victory.
A handful of other supporting cards joining the dark-themed roster have also been revealed:
- Inkay
- Malamar
- Zarude
- Chi-Yu
- Shadow Darkness Energy
Each individual booster pack of the “Abyss Eye” expansion is priced at 200 yen (approx. $1.30 USD / £1.00 GBP).
The new cards are scheduled to launch at participating retailers and trading card stores across Japan on Friday, May 22, 2026.
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