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NEW ARRIVAL Pokémon Pitch Black Booster Pack (10 Cards) | VTM

NEW ARRIVAL Pokémon Pitch Black Booster Pack (10 Cards) | VTM

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Pokémon Pitch Black Booster Pack (10 Cards)

Single Booster Pack · English · Mega Evolution Era · Set ME05 · 10 Cards

Pitch Black is the fifth Mega Evolution expansion and the newest English set on the wall, released July 17, 2026. Mega Darkrai ex headlines the chase list, backed by Mega Zeraora ex, Mega Chandelure ex, and Mega Excadrill ex. Each standard booster pack holds 10 cards plus a Basic Energy and a Pokémon TCG Live code card, and drops cleanly through standard trading-card coils.

Pokémon TCG card pricing is reserved for VTM Vending machine customers.

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Why stock Pitch Black

  • Marquee chase card. Mega Darkrai ex is the top pull of the set, with its Special Illustration Rare drawing heavy collector attention right out of the gate.
  • Newest set on the machine. Released July 17, 2026, Pitch Black is the freshest English expansion available, new-set search interest is at its peak, and customers actively hunt it at retail.
  • Deep hit list. Beyond Darkrai, the set packs Mega Zeraora ex, Mega Chandelure ex, Mega Excadrill ex, and more than 35 special-illustration Pokémon and Trainer cards.
  • Standard pack, standard coil. The 10-card booster drops reliably through standard 22mm trading-card coils, no jams, no oversized boxes.
  • Mega Evolution momentum. The Legends: Z-A tie-in era keeps turning fast on VTM Vending routes, and Pitch Black extends that run with a dark, high-recognition theme.
Loading Pokémon booster packs into a TCG vending machine
Standard packs load into standard booster-pack coils.
Pokémon booster packs protected in a TCG vending machine case
Protect inventory from bends and scuffs.
Mega Wall 2.0 TCG vending machine loaded with Pokémon inventory
Fill a full wall with mixed-price coils.
Pokémon TCG vending machine installed at a gas station
High-traffic placements move new sets fast.

Pair it with your route

Pitch Black anchors the new-release tier of a coil mix. Run it alongside Phantasmal Flames for a full Mega Evolution wall, and browse the full booster-pack lineup. Protect your pulls with VTM Vending machines and card cases. New to TCG routes? Start with the Pokémon vending guide.

Frequently asked questions

How many cards are in each pack?

Each Pitch Black booster pack contains 10 cards, plus 1 Basic Energy and 1 Pokémon TCG Live code card.

What's the chase card?

Mega Darkrai ex headlines the set, with its Special Illustration Rare as the top pull. Mega Zeraora ex, Mega Chandelure ex, and Mega Excadrill ex round out the chase list.

When was Pitch Black released?

Pitch Black (set code ME05) released in English on July 17, 2026. It's the fifth expansion of the Mega Evolution era and is based on the Japanese Abyss Eye set.

Will it fit a standard booster-pack coil?

Yes. The standard 10-card pack drops reliably through standard 22mm trading-card coils used in VTM Vending machines.

How should I price it in a machine?

Suggested vend follows VTM Vending's standard formula: (listed price x 1.20) + $5, rounded up to the nearest dollar. The operator economics grid above tracks the listed price on this page. Adjust to local demand; new-release sets support strong price tolerance.

Do I need a VTM Vending machine to buy?

Wholesale Pokémon pricing is reserved for VTM Vending machine customers. Add a TCG vending machine or reach out and our team will get you set up.

Trademark notice. Pokémon and all related names, logos, and characters are trademarks of Nintendo, Creatures Inc., and GAME FREAK inc. VTM Vending LLC is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by these companies. All products are genuine, sealed items sold by VTM Vending LLC as an independent reseller.

Operator Economics

Listed Price$5.90
Suggested Vend$13
Profit / Vend$7.10
Margin54.6%

Calculated live from this page’s listed price: (listed price × 1.20) + $5, rounded up to the nearest dollar. Before processing fees and venue revenue share. TCGplayer market $6.55 as of Aug 13, 2026.

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Sold for VTM machines

Vend Pitch Black in a VTM Pokémon card vending machine

Pitch Black packs load into a top-loader case and drop through the 22mm coil and product pusher in every VTM trading card machine, from the $2,850 Mini TCG to the floor-standing Slim Tower 2.0. Hover a machine to see it open and loaded, and the fill line under each one is worked out from this page's live price. The machines are sold at VTM Vending.

$2,850

Mini TCG

  • Aisles8
  • Capacity120 packs
  • Size (W x H x D)21.6" x 33.3" x 8.7"

Wall-mounted, or on a pedestal stand. Capacity based on the 22mm coil configuration.

Fill it with Pitch Black120 packs, about $708 at today's price

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$3,550

Slim Wall TCG

  • Aisles10
  • Capacity160 packs
  • Size (W x H x D)23.6" x 40.5" x 10.2"

Wall-mounted, or on a pedestal stand. Capacity based on the 22mm coil configuration.

Fill it with Pitch Black160 packs, about $944 at today's price

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$4,250

Mega Wall 2.0 TCG

  • Aisles15
  • Capacity240 packs
  • Size (W x H x D)23.6" x 40.5" x 14"

Wall-mounted, or on a pedestal stand. Capacity based on the 22mm coil configuration.

Fill it with Pitch Black240 packs, about $1,416 at today's price

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$5,000

Slim Tower 2.0 TCG

  • Aisles24
  • Capacity456 packs
  • Size (W x H x D)33.5" x 72.8" x 23.2"

Freestanding, 43 inch touchscreen. Capacity based on the 22mm coil configuration.

Fill it with Pitch Black456 packs, about $2,690.40 at today's price

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How it vends

22mm coil, product pusher, top-loader case

VTM machines do not need an elevator or a robotic arm to deliver cards. A specialized 22mm coil paired with a rigid top-loader pack case does the job, and a product pusher keeps the row feeding forward. Traditional trading card kiosks move product with robotic arms or elevator systems and run $10,000 to $20,000 before you vend a single pack. VTM engineered a purpose-built coil that relies on proven spiral vending, so the lineup runs $2,850 to $5,000.

The same coil, case, and pusher system is sized to each machine's tray. Wall-mounted machines come with a mounting bracket and hardware and can also be bolted to a pedestal stand to stand on the floor. Machines ship unwrapped; TCG wraps are sold separately at VTM Vending.

Read the full Pokémon vending machine guide, run the profit calculator, or browse the install gallery.

Inside a VTM Pokemon vending machine with the door open, coils loaded with booster packs in top-loader cases
Door open: rows of booster packs in top-loader cases on 22mm coils.
VTM 22mm coils dispensing sealed Pokemon booster packs in top-loader cases
22mm coils dispensing cased packs.
Top-loader protective case holding a sealed Pokemon booster pack
The top-loader case that protects every pack.

22mm tray layouts by machine

The same 22mm coil, top-loader case, and product pusher, sized to each machine's tray. Click a diagram to view it full size.

Mini Wall trading card vending tray with 22mm coils holding Pokemon booster packs in top-loader cases, product pusher and tray dimensions labeledMini TCG Slim Wall trading card vending tray with 22mm coils holding Pokemon booster packs in top-loader cases, product pusher and tray dimensions labeledSlim Wall TCG Slim Tower 2.0 trading card vending tray with 22mm coils holding Pokemon booster packs in top-loader cases, product pusher and tray dimensions labeledSlim Tower 2.0 TCG

Operator questions

Running a VTM machine

Do I need a license to operate a Pokémon vending machine?
No. Pokémon trading card products are unregulated consumer goods. You do not need age verification, special licensing, or franchise approval, which makes card vending far simpler than age-restricted categories like vape or alcohol. If you can run a vending route, you can run Pokémon vending.
Is it legal to sell Pokémon cards from a vending machine?
Yes. Under the United States First Sale Doctrine, the lawful purchaser of a genuine product can resell it through any legal retail channel without permission from the brand owner. Sealed product bought through legitimate channels can be resold on shelves, in kiosks, and in vending machines.
Can I manage Pitch Black pricing remotely?
Yes. VTM Software gives you real-time sales, inventory, and pricing control from any device. You can change the vend price of Pitch Black, see which rows are running low, pull revenue reports, and track several locations without visiting a machine.
What payment methods do VTM machines accept?
Every machine ships with Nayax VPOS Touch payment hardware that accepts credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and cash. Payment processing costs 3.5% plus 20¢ per transaction, with real-time reporting through Nayax and VTM Software.
How much does it cost to run a VTM machine per month?
The software is free for the first 3 months, then $29 per machine per month. You also pay location commission (typically 10% of revenue), payment processing (3.5% plus 20¢ per transaction), and a small amount of electricity. The machine itself you own outright.
Where do Pokémon vending machines perform best?
High-foot-traffic locations with a mix of impulse buyers and collectors: gas stations, convenience stores, arcades, bowling alleys, family entertainment centers, hobby shops, and mall kiosks. Locations with younger customers and families tend to outperform a standard convenience store.
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Machine prices, capacities, and dimensions are as listed at VTM Vending and may change. Fill estimates use this page's current price and do not include top-loader cases, shipping, or tax. VTM Vending Wholesale is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Nintendo, The Pokémon Company, or Creatures Inc.