Abyss Eye M5 Japanese Pokémon TCG Set Guide

Enter the shadows with Abyss Eye, a dark and atmospheric Japanese Pokémon TCG expansion led by Mega Darkrai ex. Released during the Pokémon Card Game MEGA series, Abyss Eye combines new Mega Evolution Pokémon ex, collectible full-art cards and strategies centred around Special Conditions and disruptive effects.

Abyss Eye Set Information

• English name: Abyss Eye
• Japanese: アビスアイ
• Set code: M5
• Series: Pokémon Card Game MEGA
• Language: Japanese
• Release date: 22 May 2026
• Main set size: 81 cards
• Secret cards: 37 cards
• Complete numbered set: 118 cards
• Cards per booster pack: 5
• English equivalent: Mega Evolution—Pitch Black

The 37 cards numbered beyond the main set consist of 12 Art Rares, 18 Super Rares, six Special Art Rares and one Mega Ultra Rare. The official Japanese product contains five randomly selected cards per booster pack. Official Pokémon Card Game set page

Featured Pokémon

Mega Darkrai ex is the signature Pokémon of Abyss Eye. Its powerful Abyss Eye attack can Knock Out an opponent’s Active Pokémon when that Pokémon is affected by a Special Condition, regardless of its remaining HP.

Other featured Pokémon ex include:

• Mega Zeraora ex
• Mega Chandelure ex
• Mega Excadrill ex
• Lurantis ex
• Wailord ex
• Rampardos ex
• Morpeko ex

The expansion also features popular Pokémon such as Slowbro, Primarina, Armarouge, Manectric, Zarude, Silvally and Toucannon.

Major Chase Cards

Mega Darkrai ex — 118/081 MUR

The highest-numbered card in Abyss Eye, this Mega Ultra Rare version of Mega Darkrai ex is one of the expansion’s standout collector cards.

Mega Darkrai ex — 114/081 SAR

A Special Art Rare treatment of the set’s signature Pokémon and another major highlight of the expansion.

Mega Zeraora ex — 112/081 SAR

Mega Zeraora ex receives a premium Special Art Rare illustration, making it one of the set’s notable Mega Evolution cards.

Mega Chandelure ex — 113/081 SAR

The Special Art Rare version of Mega Chandelure ex combines the Pokémon’s supernatural design with an extended collectible illustration.

Morpeko ex — 115/081 SAR

Morpeko ex appears as one of the set’s six Special Art Rare cards.

Gladion’s Showdown — 116/081 SAR

A character-focused Special Art Rare featuring Gladion.

Gwynn — 117/081 SAR

Gwynn receives both Super Rare and Special Art Rare versions, with the SAR completing the set’s numbered Special Art Rare lineup.

Art Rare Highlights

Abyss Eye contains 12 Art Rare cards numbered from 082/081 through 093/081:

• Fomantis
• Armarouge
• Goldeen
• Primarina
• Manectric
• Slowbro
• Dhelmise
• Thievul
• Zarude
• Bastiodon
• Toucannon
• Silvally

These cards feature full-card illustrations that showcase each Pokémon in a distinctive environment or scene.

Trainer and Energy Cards

Notable Trainer and Energy cards include:

• Dark Bell
• Terrific Bomb
• Retry Badge
• Misty’s Spirit
• Gladion’s Showdown
• Rust Syndicate Grunt
• Gwynn
• Fossil Excavation Site
• Volt Energy
• Shadow Energy

These cards support several of the expansion’s central gameplay themes, including Special Conditions, Fossil Pokémon and different Energy-based strategies.

English Set Equivalent

Cards originating from Abyss Eye appear in the English-language expansion Mega Evolution—Pitch Black, released on 17 July 2026. The English expansion is not an exact card-for-card reproduction of the Japanese set, so its numbering, card selection and product configuration differ. Official Pokémon Pitch Black product information

Why Collect Abyss Eye?

Abyss Eye is particularly appealing to collectors interested in Darkrai, Mega Evolution Pokémon and modern Japanese illustration cards. Its combination of Mega Darkrai ex, six Special Art Rares, a dedicated Mega Ultra Rare and 12 Art Rares provides a varied checklist for both sealed-product collectors and individual-card collectors.

Card values and collector demand can change over time. Booster packs contain randomly selected cards, and specific cards or rarities are not guaranteed.