Top 5 Pokémon TCG Pitch Black Full Art Cards Worth Pulling

Pokémon TCG sets are always more exciting when the chase cards feel like they have a clear identity, and Pitch Black does not exactly hide what kind of mood it is going for.

This is a darker, moodier expansion built around Mega Darkrai ex, Mega Evolution spectacle, and a selection of full art cards that lean into shadows, chaos, glowing effects, and some surprisingly strong character moments.

It is not the biggest set in the current Pokémon TCG era, but that actually makes the best cards feel easier to focus on because the standout pulls do not get buried under an overwhelming number of secret rares.

For collectors, Pitch Black is the kind of booster where one card is clearly the headline chase, but the rest of the full art lineup still has enough personality to make the set feel more interesting than just a one-card hunt.

Our top 5 Pitch Black full art card ranking focuses on artwork, collector appeal, character popularity, rarity, visual impact, and how well each card captures the darker energy of the set.

5. Mega Chandelure ex Special Illustration Rare (Card #115/084)

Mega Chandelure ex earns a place because it feels like one of the most natural fits for a set called Pitch Black.

Chandelure already has the kind of haunted elegance that works perfectly on a full art card, and the Mega Evolution version gives that ghostly presence even more room to breathe.

The Special Illustration Rare does not need to be the loudest card in the set to work, because its appeal comes from the purple flames, eerie atmosphere, and the way the artwork makes Mega Chandelure feel like it is glowing from inside the darkness.

That makes it a strong pick for collectors who like cards that are spooky without becoming too busy.

It also helps that Chandelure has always had a loyal fanbase, especially among players and collectors who like Ghost-type Pokémon with a more gothic look.

Compared to Mega Darkrai ex or Mega Zeraora ex, this card feels more controlled and atmospheric, which gives it a different kind of pull.

It may not be the number one chase card in Pitch Black, but it is one of the cards that best understands the set’s darker tone.

For collectors who want a full art card that feels stylish, eerie, and perfectly matched to the booster’s theme, Mega Chandelure ex is an easy top five pick.

4. Mega Zeraora ex Special Illustration Rare (Card #114/084)

Mega Zeraora ex brings a completely different kind of energy to Pitch Black, trading haunted shadows for pure electric impact.

Zeraora has always looked like a Pokémon built for speed, movement, and sharp action poses, so giving its Mega Evolution a Special Illustration Rare immediately makes sense.

The card stands out because it feels explosive, with the artwork leaning into the idea of Mega Zeraora releasing power rather than simply posing for the frame.

That gives it a lot of instant appeal, especially for collectors who prefer full art cards that look like they were pulled from the middle of an attack rather than a quiet character moment.

It also brings some useful variety to the set, because Pitch Black could easily feel overloaded with dark, ghostly, and sinister visuals without a card like this cutting through everything with bright electric chaos.

Mega Zeraora ex may not have the same haunting presence as Mega Darkrai ex, but it is one of the easiest cards in the set to appreciate at a glance.

The colors, movement, and power-focused composition make it feel like one of the most modern and energetic full art pulls from the booster.

For collectors who want a card that looks fast, bright, and aggressive, Mega Zeraora ex is one of Pitch Black’s strongest options.

3. Morpeko ex Special Illustration Rare (Card #117/084)

Morpeko ex is probably the funniest card in this ranking, but that does not make it any less deserving of a top three spot.

Pitch Black has plenty of serious chase cards, but Morpeko brings the kind of chaotic personality that makes a full art card instantly memorable.

The Special Illustration Rare captures Morpeko at its most unhinged, turning the tiny hangry Pokémon into something that feels like it has fully committed to causing problems for everyone nearby.

That contrast is what makes the card work so well.

Morpeko is not a huge Legendary Pokémon, a dramatic Mega Evolution, or a final-boss-style mascot for the set, but the artwork gives it more personality than a lot of bigger names could manage.

It is the kind of card that makes collectors stop scrolling because it looks fun, expressive, and slightly ridiculous in the best possible way.

That matters because full art cards are not only about rarity or market attention.

Sometimes the best ones are the cards that make the Pokémon feel more alive, and Morpeko ex absolutely does that.

For collectors who like cards with humor, movement, and a strong sense of character, Morpeko ex is one of the best pulls in Pitch Black.

2. Mega Darkrai ex Mega Hyper Rare (Card #120/084)

Mega Darkrai ex Mega Hyper Rare takes the second spot because it is one of those cards that immediately feels important before you even talk about the artwork itself.

As the set’s premium gold-style chase, it has the kind of rarity and collector weight that makes it impossible to leave out of a Pitch Black full art ranking.

Mega Darkrai is already the face of the booster, so giving it the Mega Hyper Rare treatment only reinforces how heavily the set is built around this Pokémon.

The gold finish gives the card a trophy-like quality, making it feel less like a standard artwork pull and more like the kind of card people remember opening because of how different it looks from the rest of the pack.

That said, this is not the number one pick because the gold treatment can sometimes feel more about rarity than emotional impact.

It looks expensive, it looks rare, and it will absolutely be one of the cards collectors talk about, but it does not quite have the same atmosphere and visual storytelling as the Special Illustration Rare version.

Even so, the Mega Hyper Rare Mega Darkrai ex is still one of the defining cards of Pitch Black.

For collectors who care about the biggest pulls, the rarest hits, and the version of Mega Darkrai ex that feels most like a trophy card, this is easily one of the top cards in the set.

1. Mega Darkrai ex Special Illustration Rare (Card #116/084)

Mega Darkrai ex Special Illustration Rare takes the number one spot because it feels like the card Pitch Black was built around.

Darkrai already has one of the strongest visual identities in Pokémon, and this card pushes that nightmare-like presence into full chase-card territory.

The artwork makes Mega Darkrai feel enormous, unsettling, and almost impossible to fully understand at first glance, which is exactly what a headline Darkrai card should do.

It is the kind of full art card that gives the whole set a focal point, because everything about Pitch Black feels more convincing when this is the card waiting at the top.

The darker atmosphere, intense composition, and almost final-boss feeling make it stand above the other Special Illustration Rares in the booster.

It also has the advantage of being both the best artistic pull and the card most closely tied to the identity of the set, which is a difficult combination for any other card to beat.

Morpeko ex may have more personality, Mega Zeraora ex may have more movement, Mega Chandelure ex may have more ghostly style, and the Mega Hyper Rare may have more trophy-card energy.

Even with all of that competition, Mega Darkrai ex Special Illustration Rare still feels like the obvious winner.

For collectors who want the one full art card that best captures Pitch Black’s darker mood, the Mega Darkrai ex Special Illustration Rare is the card to beat.

An honorable mention should go to Fomantis Illustration Rare (Card #085/084), especially for collectors who prefer softer nature-focused artwork over the darker and more aggressive cards in the set.

Goldeen Illustration Rare (Card #087/084) also deserves credit for giving Pitch Black one of its prettiest cards, while Gladion’s Final Battle Special Illustration Rare (Card #118/084) and Gwynn Special Illustration Rare (Card #119/084) are worth watching for collectors who enjoy full art Trainer cards with more character-driven appeal.

In our view, Mega Darkrai ex Special Illustration Rare, Mega Darkrai ex Mega Hyper Rare, Morpeko ex Special Illustration Rare, Mega Zeraora ex Special Illustration Rare, and Mega Chandelure ex Special Illustration Rare represent the strongest full art pulls from Pokémon TCG Pitch Black.

Together, they give the set its nightmare centerpiece, its gold trophy card, its chaotic personality pick, its electric action card, and its haunted Ghost-type standout, which makes Pitch Black feel much more memorable than just another small booster release.

This post may contain affiliate links, and Essential Japan may earn a commission if you purchase through them.